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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Espiritu de Noches
10-3 116.76
123.47
 
VS
proj
James's Swell Team
91.38 7-6
125.1

James's Swell Team succumb to Espiritu de Noches in 116.76-91.38 rout

There's no way around it, James's Swell Team underdelivered, at least based on projections, as Espiritu de Noches rolled to a 116.76-91.38 victory. James's Swell Team earned a 4.08-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Espiritu de Noches after that. They were led by James Conner (60 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 14 Rec Yds) and Robert Woods (11 Rush Yds, 67 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Todd Gurley II (132 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 33 Rec Yds) and the New Orleans Saints defense (13 Pts Allowed, 308 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) led the way for James's Swell Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Espiritu de Noches have beaten James's Swell Team, after winning 139.6-84.18 in their last matchup. Espiritu de Noches (10-3) will look to rack up another W against Dcchick, while James's Swell Team (7-6) will attempt to get back on track against NettieC's Neat Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Espiritu de Noches   James's Swell Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 16 points, surrendering 131 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Falcons, the Ravens defense put up 15 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 5.82-point projection and was much higher than their 8.45-point season scoring average. The Ravens defense ranks #9 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Espiritu de Noches
Points
% of total points 116.76
1
James Conner
RB
20.9
17.54
17.9%
2
Robert Woods
WR
16.3
14.74
14%
3
Deshaun Watson
QB
15.96
20.94
13.7%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
15
5.82
12.8%
James's Swell Team
Points
% of total points 91.38
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
30
23.95
32.8%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
15
6.6
16.4%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
10.5
14.62
11.5%
4
Drew Brees
QB
8.28
20.83
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Drew Brees had a 30-yard touchdown pass for James's Swell Team to contribute to a 23.28-19.20 lead for James's Swell Team.

Points By Position

  Espiritu de Noches   James's Swell Team

Game Notes

Only three of the nine starting players on Espiritu de Noches scored higher than their point projections.
James's Swell Team had only two of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Espiritu de Noches put up more points than their season scoring average (116.4) while James's Swell Team fell short of theirs (110.61).
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 25.38-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
The defeat snaps a three-match unbeaten streak for James's Swell Team.
In blowout games this season, Espiritu de Noches moves to (7-1), while James's Swell Team falls to (4-3).
Despite the loss, Todd Gurley II (30 points) registered the highest score for a RB this week.

Coach Talk

Espiritu de Noches
Kudos to you, Espiritu de Noches. Assembling a starting crew that won by over 25 points this past matchup... we'll maintain this momentum as we head into what could be a winnable matchup in Week 14.
James's Swell Team
Let's use this loss as a chance to learn and try to get better next week, James's Swell Team. Read up on what the Yahoo! Fantasy Experts are preaching and configure the best possible lineup in Week 14.