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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Firestorm
8-5 162.71
132.98
 
VS
proj
Rorschach
149.17 6-7
129.28

Firestorm hand Rorschach fifth straight loss, 162.71-149.17

Firestorm came out on top with a 162.71-149.17 victory to hand Rorschach their fifth straight loss. Firestorm took an early 26.78-point lead on Thursday. Rorschach came back to take the lead during the early slate on Sunday, powered by A.J. Brown (36.53 points) and Daniel Jones (28.75). Unphased, Firestorm got it going later that afternoon, as Davante Adams (44.7 points) and Jerick McKinnon (14.63) put them back in the lead once and for all. This marks the first time this season Firestorm have knocked off Rorschach, after falling 157.24-128.41 in their last matchup. Firestorm (8-5) will look to keep it rolling against Rick Flag, while Rorschach (6-7) will face Superman in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Firestorm   Rorschach

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 5 passes for 80 yards against the Raiders, Everett recorded 13.5 points this week. His scoring output was 47.5% more than his 9.15-point projection and was much higher than his 8.14-point season scoring average. Everett ranks #10 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Gerald Everett

Top Player Comparison

Firestorm
Points
% of total points 162.71
1
Davante Adams
WR
44.7
22.3
27.5%
2
Jared Goff
QB
37.65
29.08
23.1%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
23.08
21.49
14.2%
4
Jerick McKinnon
RB
14.63
11.66
9%
Rorschach
Points
% of total points 149.17
1
A.J. Brown
WR
36.53
17.95
24.5%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
31.33
16.21
21%
3
Daniel Jones
QB
28.75
27.66
19.3%
4
Rachaad White
RB
18.15
11.89
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Rorschach became the proud owner of a 99.69-72.58 lead. For Firestorm, Jared Goff had a 41-yard pass. A.J. Brown had a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 29-yard touchdown catch for Rorschach, while Daniel Jones had a 55-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but after the results were tallied, Firestorm had a 157.06-131.02 lead. For Firestorm, Davante Adams had a 45-yard touchdown catch and a 31-yard touchdown catch. DK Metcalf made the highlight reel for Rorschach with a 40-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Firestorm   Rorschach

StatSmack

Rorschach are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Firestorm are doing a better job of that, averaging 136.73 versus Rorschach's 130.14.
Even the machines think Firestorm have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (137.64) than Rorschach (131.07).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Firestorm has left fewer points on the bench this season (999.74) than Rorschach (1,216.39).
Rorschach are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Firestorm (4 vs 2).
Firestorm are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Rorschach (0 vs 1).
Firestorm should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Rorschach (8 vs 6).
By position, Firestorm have outscored Rorschach at QB, WR, and TE this season.
Hey Rorschach, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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