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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Meatmonger
9-4 165.08
135.1
 
VS
proj
Cracklings
77.88 3-10
90.99

Meatmonger hand Cracklings third straight loss in 165.08-77.88 rout

Meatmonger cruised to a 165.08-77.88 victory to hand Cracklings their third consecutive loss. Meatmonger nabbed a 27.42-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind A.J. Brown (23.9 points) and David Montgomery (12.7) and never let it go. Kenny Pickett (15.28 points) and Noah Fant (10.2) carried the flag for Cracklings in the loss. Meatmonger (9-4) will look to sustain their momentum against BuckeyeBall, while Cracklings (3-10) take on Sandbagging in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Meatmonger   Cracklings

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Brown caught 8 passes for 119 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Eagles beat the Titans 35-10. In doing so, he put up 23.9 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Meatmonger this week. In Week 14, Brown and the Eagles will face the Giants.
A.J. Brown

Top Player Comparison

Meatmonger
Points
% of total points 165.08
1
Geno Smith
QB
31.98
21.91
19.4%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
23.9
10.98
14.5%
3
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
19.8
21.48
12%
4
Cam Akers
RB
18
5.12
10.9%
Cracklings
Points
% of total points 77.88
1
Kenny Pickett
QB
15.28
21.14
19.6%
2
Noah Fant
TE
10.2
3.91
13.1%
3
Leonard Fournette
RB
8.1
7.42
10.4%
4
Cole Kmet
TE
7.2
5
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Meatmonger boasted a 75.60-48.18 lead. For Meatmonger, A.J. Brown had a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 29-yard touchdown catch. Kenny Pickett made the highlight reel for Cracklings with a 57-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Geno Smith had a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for Meatmonger, while Tua Tagovailoa had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard touchdown pass to contribute to a 155.08-58.38 lead for Meatmonger.

Points By Position

  Meatmonger   Cracklings

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Meatmonger scored more points in this matchup (165.08) than their season average (120.76).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Cracklings. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Cracklings need some help then, averaging just 95.6 versus Meatmonger's 120.76.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Meatmonger (9-4) have a better record than Cracklings (3-10).
Even the computers think Meatmonger have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (128.42) than Cracklings (101.82).
Meatmonger don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Cracklings (3 vs 1).
Meatmonger don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Cracklings (0 vs 2).
By position, Meatmonger have outscored Cracklings at QB, RB, K, and IDP this season.
Meatmonger has a higher average scoring margin (6) than Cracklings this season (-33).
The starters for Meatmonger had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for Cracklings (1).
Meatmonger are in the playoffs. Cracklings are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey Cracklings, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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