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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
4-9 245.34
176.65
 
VS
proj
Squirrel Shooters
241.06 11-2
228.12

Jonathan Taylor Thomas defeat Squirrel Shooters in 245.34-241.06 struggle

Jonathan Taylor Thomas showed up and exceeded their projected point total, squeaking by for a 245.34-241.06 victory over Squirrel Shooters. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Jonathan Taylor Thomas led 245.34-190.62 heading into Monday night. Squirrel Shooters made them sweat behind Tom Brady, who passed for 281 yards and 2 touchdowns for 36.14 points, and Chris Godwin, who caught 8 passes for 63 yards (14.3 points). Davante Adams (47.7 points) and Joe Burrow (42.54) won the week for Jonathan Taylor Thomas in the win. This marks the first time this season Jonathan Taylor Thomas have taken down Squirrel Shooters, after falling 217.68-176.34 in their last matchup. Jonathan Taylor Thomas improve to 4-9 on the season, while Squirrel Shooters fall to 11-2.

Matchup Timeline

  Jonathan Taylor Thomas   Squirrel Shooters

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Stewart (5 Tackles) scored 13.5 points against the Cowboys in Week 13. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 4.32-point projection and was much higher than his 7.14-point season scoring average. Stewart ranks #1 among fantasy DTs this season and will face the Vikings next week.
Grover Stewart

Top Player Comparison

Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Points
% of total points 245.34
1
Davante Adams
WR
47.7
21.33
19.4%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
42.54
32.54
17.3%
3
Garrett Wilson
WR
31.2
13
12.7%
4
Michael Badgley
K
19
8.61
7.7%
Squirrel Shooters
Points
% of total points 241.06
1
Tom Brady
QB
36.14
29.69
15%
2
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
30
7.75
12.4%
3
Josh Allen
QB
26.92
33.49
11.2%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
20.4
17.78
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Garrett Wilson had a 60-yard catch for Jonathan Taylor Thomas, who trailed 124.52-76.40 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Jonathan Taylor Thomas emerged with a 215.54-160.22 lead. Davante Adams had a 45-yard touchdown catch and a 31-yard touchdown catch for Jonathan Taylor Thomas, while Joe Burrow had a 40-yard pass. Ja'Marr Chase made the highlight reel for Squirrel Shooters with a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Night
CeeDee Lamb had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Squirrel Shooters, who trailed 245.34-190.62 after the Sunday night game.

Points By Position

  Jonathan Taylor Thomas   Squirrel Shooters

Game Notes

Nine of the 16 starters on Jonathan Taylor Thomas scored higher than their projected point totals.
Squirrel Shooters lost despite eight of their 16 starters scoring higher than their projected points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
This matchup showcased the two highest-scoring teams of the week.
The matchup's 4.28-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
The victory snaps a two-game losing skid for Jonathan Taylor Thomas, while the loss brings an end to an 11-game unbeaten streak for Squirrel Shooters.
In close games this year, Jonathan Taylor Thomas moves to (2-1), while Squirrel Shooters falls to (0-1).
Despite the loss, Tom Brady (36.14 points) recorded the fifth-highest score for a QB this week.

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