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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Rick Flag
8-5 137.08
139.7
 
VS
proj
The Riddler
132.92 5-8
117.56

Rick Flag come back to hand The Riddler third consecutive loss in 137.08-132.92 squeaker

Rick Flag came from behind for a 137.08-132.92 victory to hand The Riddler their third consecutive loss. Rick Flag trailed 132.92-126.80 heading into Monday night, but the team made a run behind Mike Evans, who caught 4 passes for 59 yards for 10.28 points. Garrett Wilson (31.08 points) and Trevor Lawrence (22.4) did everything they could for The Riddler in defeat. Rick Flag (8-5) will look to maintain their momentum against Firestorm, while The Riddler (5-8) will try to get some positive momentum against Lex Luthor.

Matchup Timeline

  Rick Flag   The Riddler

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The 49ers defense allowed 17 points, surrendered 308 yards, and forced 4 turnovers in a 33-17 win over the Dolphins. In doing so, they put up 17.15 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Rick Flag this week. In Week 14, the 49ers will square off against the Buccaneers.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

Rick Flag
Points
% of total points 137.08
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
52.9
34.62
38.6%
2
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
17.15
8.29
12.5%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
14.7
23.45
10.7%
4
Tee Higgins
WR
12.75
17.63
9.3%
The Riddler
Points
% of total points 132.92
1
Garrett Wilson
WR
31.08
13.48
23.4%
2
Trevor Lawrence
QB
22.4
32.24
16.9%
3
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
20.2
17.31
15.2%
4
Isiah Pacheco
RB
17.58
11.32
13.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, The Riddler had an 80.44-64.40 lead. For Rick Flag, Jalen Hurts had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass. Garrett Wilson made the highlight reel for The Riddler with a 60-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Ja'Marr Chase had a 40-yard catch for The Riddler, helping the team to a 132.92-121.25 lead.

Points By Position

  Rick Flag   The Riddler

Game Notes

Rick Flag won despite the fact that only two of their nine starting players exceeded their scoring projections.
Despite five of their nine starters scoring above their projected points, The Riddler lost.
The Riddler can partially blame the loss on Jameson Williams, who didn't score any points.
Rick Flag put up fewer points than their season scoring average (141.29) while The Riddler scored above theirs (115.54).
Rick Flag won despite scoring fewer points than projected, while The Riddler exceeded their projection.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Rick Flag. They got the win, but failed to cover the 22.14-point projected margin of victory.
In close games this season, Rick Flag moves to (1-2), while The Riddler falls to (0-2).

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