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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
spopov_k_2022
7-5-1 113
110.05
 
VS
proj
V for ...
77 7-6
89.84

V for ... fall short of expectations, succumb to spopov_k_2022 in 113-77 rout

There's no sugarcoating it, V for ... didn't do their job, at least compared to projections, as spopov_k_2022 rolled to a 113-77 victory. V for ... grabbed an 8-point lead on Thursday, but it was all spopov_k_2022 after that. They were led by Jalen Hurts, who passed for 380 yards , ran for 12 yards and scored 4 touchdowns for 40 points, and DK Metcalf, who caught 8 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown (18 points). Stefon Diggs (7 Rec, 92 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Kenny Pickett (197 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 14 Rush Yds) carried the flag for V for ... in defeat. This marks the first time this season spopov_k_2022 have gotten the best of V for ..., after falling 93-91 in their last matchup. spopov_k_2022 (7-5-1) will look to build on their success against Kablarski OVNOVI, while V for ... (7-6) will take on BelgradePatriots in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  spopov_k_2022   V for ...

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 380 yards , running for 12 yards and scoring 4 touchdowns against the Titans, Hurts recorded 40 points this week. His scoring output was 51.2% more than his 26.46-point projection and was much higher than his 25.77-point season scoring average. Hurts ranks #2 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
Jalen Hurts

Top Player Comparison

spopov_k_2022
Points
% of total points 113
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
40
26.46
35.4%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
18
9.46
15.9%
3
Jason Myers
K
10
8.71
8.8%
4
Brian Robinson Jr.
RB
10
9.7
8.8%
V for ...
Points
% of total points 77
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
15
12.97
19.5%
2
Kenny Pickett
QB
14
19.34
18.2%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
13
15.24
16.9%
4
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
10
7.52
13%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was spopov_k_2022 who took the lead, 62-59. For spopov_k_2022, Jalen Hurts had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass. Kenny Pickett had a 57-yard pass for V for ..., while DJ Chark Jr. had a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Late
DK Metcalf had a 40-yard catch for spopov_k_2022, contributing to a 107-72 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  spopov_k_2022   V for ...

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. V for ... need some help then, averaging just 84 versus spopov_k_2022's 96.85.
Even the computers think spopov_k_2022 have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (99.29) than V for ... (90.14).
spopov_k_2022 don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than V for ... (6 vs 1).
spopov_k_2022 should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than V for ... (6 vs 2).
V for ... have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than spopov_k_2022 (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, spopov_k_2022 have outscored V for ... at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
spopov_k_2022 don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 8 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for spopov_k_2022 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for V for ... (2).
Hey V for ..., want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

spopov_k_2022
Identifying mismatches is a big component to winning in football. Fueled by a thrilling outing by Jalen Hurts, we nearly tripled V for ... at the quarterback position this past week (40 points to 14). Hurts orchestrated a big victory over the Titans, completing 29 of 39 passes for 380 yards and three touchdowns.
V for ...
Don't beat yourself up too badly, V for ...! Trust us on this one, we've been in this industry for quite a long time now. Adversity happens, losses pile up, the fans get a little whiny, and your local beat writers turn testy with distasteful columns. All part of living that coach life. Just remember that when it comes to fantasy football, winning really does cure all.