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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Executioners
8-5 147.38
122.25
 
VS
proj
Ghost of Slim
123.7 3-10
121.44

Executioners outperform expectations, come back to knock off Ghost of Slim in 147.38-123.70 drubbing

Executioners brought their A game, rolling to a 147.38-123.70 victory over Ghost of Slim. Executioners pulled out to a 6.8-point lead early Sunday afternoon. Ghost of Slim came back to take the lead late afternoon Sunday, powered by Keenan Allen (20.8 points) and the San Francisco 49ers defense (18). Not to be deterred, Executioners pulled it together later that night, as the Dallas Cowboys defense (20 points) and Ezekiel Elliott (18.1) put them back on top for good. This marks the second time this season Executioners have taken down Ghost of Slim, after winning 114.9-92.84 in their last matchup. Executioners (8-5) will look to keep it rolling against Zappe Nation, while Ghost of Slim (3-10) try to get some positive momentum against The Angry Rooster.

Matchup Timeline

  Executioners   Ghost of Slim

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 20 points, the Cowboys defense more-than-doubled their 8.97-point projection in a 54-19 win over the Colts. They allowed 19 points, surrendered 309 yards, and forced 5 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Executioners this week. In Week 14, the Cowboys will square off against the Texans.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Executioners
Points
% of total points 147.38
1
Geno Smith
QB
28.98
21.36
19.7%
2
Christian Watson
WR
24.4
12.22
16.6%
3
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
20
8.97
13.6%
4
Justin Jefferson
WR
18.6
20.47
12.6%
Ghost of Slim
Points
% of total points 123.7
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
40.4
27.11
32.7%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
20.8
14.11
16.8%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
18
6.19
14.6%
4
Zonovan Knight
RB
16.8
10.48
13.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Executioners who claimed the lead, 75.00-68.20. Younghoe Koo had a 51-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for Executioners, while Christian Watson had a 46-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass for Ghost of Slim, while Zonovan Knight had a 48-yard run.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, Ghost of Slim had a 123.70-103.98 lead. For Executioners, Geno Smith had a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass. Keenan Allen made the highlight reel for Ghost of Slim with a 35-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Executioners   Ghost of Slim

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Ghost of Slim, Executioners averaged more points (131.14) than they usually score (120.8).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Executioners (8-5) have a better record than Ghost of Slim (3-10).
Executioners don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Ghost of Slim (7 vs 2).
Executioners see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Ghost of Slim (0).
Executioners have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Ghost of Slim (1 vs 0).
Executioners should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Ghost of Slim (9 vs 8).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Ghost of Slim - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Executioners (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Executioners have outscored Ghost of Slim at WR and TE this season.
Executioners has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Ghost of Slim this season (-15).
Executioners are in the playoffs. Ghost of Slim are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Ghost of Slim, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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