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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Zelinsky Fresno
5-8 126.08
97.24
 
VS
proj
Packers Brno
98.08 3-10
98.14

Zelinsky Fresno defy projections, defeat Packers Brno in 126.08-98.08 landslide

Zelinsky Fresno showed up and beat expectations, cruising to a 126.08-98.08 victory over Packers Brno, who fell short of projections. Zelinsky Fresno pulled out to an early 5.00-point lead on Thursday. Packers Brno came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by AJ Dillon (19.4 points) and Aaron Rodgers (13.68). Unphased, Zelinsky Fresno rallied later that afternoon, as Geno Smith (23.98 points) and Cam Akers (18.5) put them back on top for good. This marks the second time this season Zelinsky Fresno have taken down Packers Brno, after winning 85.98-71.54 in their last matchup. Zelinsky Fresno (5-8) will look to add to their success against WBK Giants, while Packers Brno (3-10) will attempt to develop some positive momentum against BAWSE's Boss Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Zelinsky Fresno   Packers Brno

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 12.2 points, Fant more-than-doubled his 5.03-point projection as the Seahawks beat the Rams 27-23. He caught 4 passes for 42 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Zelinsky Fresno this week. Fant will battle the Panthers next week.
Noah Fant

Top Player Comparison

Zelinsky Fresno
Points
% of total points 126.08
1
Geno Smith
QB
23.98
18.43
19%
2
Cam Akers
RB
18.5
5.54
14.7%
3
CeeDee Lamb
WR
17.9
14.28
14.2%
4
Zonovan Knight
RB
14.3
9.51
11.3%
Packers Brno
Points
% of total points 98.08
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
23.3
11.13
23.8%
2
AJ Dillon
RB
19.4
9.72
19.8%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
13.68
18.73
13.9%
4
Christian Kirk
WR
13.4
12.98
13.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Packers Brno who owned the lead, 57.98-19.30. For Zelinsky Fresno, Zonovan Knight had a 48-yard run. AJ Dillon made the highlight reel for Packers Brno with a 21-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the dust settled, Zelinsky Fresno owned a 108.18-86.28 lead. Geno Smith had a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for Zelinsky Fresno, while Ja'Marr Chase had a 40-yard catch. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for Packers Brno with a 36-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
CeeDee Lamb had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Zelinsky Fresno, helping the team to a 126.08-98.08 lead.

Points By Position

  Zelinsky Fresno   Packers Brno

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Packers Brno, Zelinsky Fresno averaged more points (106.03) than they usually score (87.64).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Packers Brno has left more points on the bench this season (574.2) than Zelinsky Fresno (455.44).
Once Zelinsky Fresno put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Packers Brno (1 vs 0).
By position, Zelinsky Fresno have outscored Packers Brno at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for Zelinsky Fresno had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Packers Brno (2).
Don't worry Packers Brno, 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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