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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish
8-5 118.06
112.66
 
VS
proj
Rodney's Optimal Team
87.94 4-9
95.04

Mountain Climbing Jellyfish hand Rodney's Optimal Team third straight loss in 118.06-87.94 landslide

Mountain Climbing Jellyfish rolled to a 118.06-87.94 victory to hand Rodney's Optimal Team their third consecutive loss. There wasn't much drama in this matchup, as Mountain Climbing Jellyfish earned a 45.16-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding showings from Christian Watson (22.9 points) and Saquon Barkley (16.6). Joe Burrow (286 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 46 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and CeeDee Lamb (23 Rush Yds, 71 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for Rodney's Optimal Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Mountain Climbing Jellyfish have gotten the best of Rodney's Optimal Team, after winning 170.38-124.28 in their last matchup. Mountain Climbing Jellyfish (8-5) will look to get another W against Cloud 9 Stonerz, while Rodney's Optimal Team (4-9) will face off against Nasty biters in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Mountain Climbing Jellyfish   Rodney's Optimal Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Titans in Week 13, the Eagles defense allowed only 10 points and gave up 209 yards. In doing so, they put up 10 points and scored 45.3% higher than their scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Mountain Climbing Jellyfish this week. Next week, the Eagles will battle the Giants.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

Mountain Climbing Jellyfish
Points
% of total points 118.06
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24.6
16.86
20.8%
2
Christian Watson
WR
22.9
10.07
19.4%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
16.6
17.58
14.1%
4
Trevor Lawrence
QB
16.36
20.32
13.9%
Rodney's Optimal Team
Points
% of total points 87.94
1
Joe Burrow
QB
30.04
21.95
34.2%
2
CeeDee Lamb
WR
17.9
14.28
20.4%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
15.1
16.99
17.2%
4
Tee Higgins
WR
11
13.51
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Christian Watson had a 46-yard touchdown run for Mountain Climbing Jellyfish to contribute to a 71.16-26.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Joe Burrow had a 40-yard pass for Rodney's Optimal Team, who trailed 118.06-67.04 after the late slate.
Sunday Night
CeeDee Lamb had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Rodney's Optimal Team, who trailed 118.06-84.94 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Mountain Climbing Jellyfish   Rodney's Optimal Team

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Rodney's Optimal Team, Mountain Climbing Jellyfish averaged more points (144.22) than they usually score (111.72).
Rodney's Optimal Team are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Rodney's Optimal Team need some help then, averaging just 101.54 versus Mountain Climbing Jellyfish's 111.72.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Mountain Climbing Jellyfish (8-5) have a better record than Rodney's Optimal Team (4-9).
Even the machines think Mountain Climbing Jellyfish have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (114.26) than Rodney's Optimal Team (97.66).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Mountain Climbing Jellyfish has left fewer points on the bench this season (612.34) than Rodney's Optimal Team (750.82).
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rodney's Optimal Team (5 vs 0).
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Rodney's Optimal Team (1 vs 2).
By position, Mountain Climbing Jellyfish have outscored Rodney's Optimal Team at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Rodney's Optimal Team this season (-15).
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (2) than Rodney's Optimal Team (0).
Don't worry Rodney's Optimal Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Mountain Climbing Jellyfish
Spotting mismatches is a huge key to success in football. We really took that to heart by thoroughly outplaying Rodney's Optimal Team at running back this past week (41.2 points to 6.9).
Rodney's Optimal Team
With only a couple of catches on four measly targets this past week, the starting running backs for Rodney's Optimal Team obviously need to investigate why their quarterbacks are giving them the silent treatment.