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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
TMT
8-6 202.4
194.88
 
VS
proj
KING BEAST
201.3 8-6
187.63

Despite top scorer Cooper, KING BEAST fall to TMT in 202.4-201.3 battle

KING BEAST had the top scorer in the league this week with WR Amari Cooper posting 54.7 points, but it wasn't enough to defeat TMT, who squeaked by for a 202.4-201.3 victory. KING BEAST had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. TMT led 202.4-192.8 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 8.5 points from Bobby Wagner on Monday night for KING BEAST. George Kittle (40 points) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (36) were the stars for TMT in the win. This marks the second time this season TMT have gotten the best of KING BEAST, after winning 168.6-119.8 in their last matchup. TMT will look to not lose that winning feeling in next week's semifinals, while KING BEAST seek to bounce back and lock up 5th Place.

Matchup Timeline

  TMT   KING BEAST

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kittle overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 40 points against his 12.22-point projection. During a 20-14 win over the Broncos, he caught 7 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown. Kittle ranks #54 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
George Kittle

Top Player Comparison

TMT
Points
% of total points 202.4
1
George Kittle
TE
40
12.22
19.8%
2
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
36
18.22
17.8%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
32.8
37.05
16.2%
4
Tarik Cohen
RB
17.1
22.3
8.4%
KING BEAST
Points
% of total points 201.3
1
Amari Cooper
WR
54.7
14.86
27.2%
2
Jameis Winston
QB
31.4
33.42
15.6%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
25.3
23
12.6%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
20.8
19.57
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
D.J. Moore had a 40-yard catch for TMT, who trailed 107.3-57.6 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which the teams emerged dead-even, 185.3-185.3. For TMT, George Kittle had a 85-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch. Amari Cooper made the highlight reel for KING BEAST with a 75-yard touchdown catch and a 28-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  TMT   KING BEAST

StatSmack

TMT have the clutch gene, with more close wins than KING BEAST (1 vs 0).
TMT should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than KING BEAST (11 vs 9).
By position, TMT have outscored KING BEAST at WR and TE this season.
TMT don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, highest in the league.
The starters for TMT had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for KING BEAST (2).
Hey KING BEAST, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

TMT
Here's a list of sports scenarios where it's excusable to go 0-for-2: A double-fault in tennis, a hitter's line in baseball, and the Jazz facing MJ's Bulls in the Finals. That's basically it. Going 0-for-2 on field goal attempts this past week? In a matchup this close, Chris Boswell probably had the GM of TMT wondering why kickers should even be rostered.
KING BEAST
Trust us, we've been in this business for quite a long time now. Obstacles pop up, you suffer some defeats, the fans get whiny, and your local beat writers get a bit testy with distasteful columns. All part of living that coach life. Just remember that in the world of fantasy football, winning is the easiest way to silence any critics out there! Keep pushing forward, KING BEAST!