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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Norman Nobodies
5-9 136.05
146.38
 
VS
proj
Hangovers
121.1 5-9
145.58

Hangovers fall short of expectations, succumb to Norman Nobodies, 136.05-121.10

There's no sugarcoating it, Hangovers didn't do their job, at least according to projections, as Norman Nobodies earned a 136.05-121.10 win. Hangovers took a 1.00-point lead on Thursday, but Norman Nobodies held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Matt Ryan, who passed for 262 yards and 3 touchdowns for 29.1 points, and Tyreek Hill, who caught 8 passes for 139 yards (23.15 points). Julio Jones (30.6 points) and Jared Cook (18.6) carried the flag for Hangovers in the loss. This marks the second time this season Norman Nobodies have taken down Hangovers, after winning 167.65-153.75 in their last matchup. Norman Nobodies improve to 5-9 for the season, while Hangovers fall to 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Norman Nobodies   Hangovers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 79 yards from scrimmage and catching a touchdown pass against the Patriots, Drake registered 16 points this week. He scored 32.9% more than his 12.04-point projection and overachieved for the seventh time this season. Drake ranks #67 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Vikings next week.
Kenyan Drake

Top Player Comparison

Norman Nobodies
Points
% of total points 136.05
1
Matt Ryan
QB
29.1
26.28
21.4%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
23.15
18.25
17%
3
Davante Adams
WR
21.1
19.2
15.5%
4
Kenyan Drake
RB
16
12.04
11.8%
Hangovers
Points
% of total points 121.1
1
Julio Jones
WR
30.6
20.67
25.3%
2
Jared Cook
TE
18.6
12.34
15.4%
3
David Johnson
RB
14.1
17.64
11.6%
4
Cam Newton
QB
13.55
27.49
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Norman Nobodies had a 100.05-73.55 lead. For Norman Nobodies, Tyreek Hill had a 48-yard catch. Cam Newton made the highlight reel for Hangovers with a 40-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Norman Nobodies   Hangovers

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Hangovers, Norman Nobodies averaged more points (151.85) than they usually score (135.66).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Hangovers has left more points on the bench this season (520.05) than Norman Nobodies (398.1).
Norman Nobodies see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Hangovers (0).
Norman Nobodies are clutch masters, with more close wins than Hangovers (1 vs 0).
Hangovers have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Norman Nobodies (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Norman Nobodies have outscored Hangovers at QB and DEF this season.
Hey Hangovers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Norman Nobodies
A big key to success in football is exploiting the mismatches. Thanks to a stellar outing by Matt Ryan, we doubled up Hangovers at the quarterback position this past week (29.1 points to 13.55). Ryan went 28-for-42 for 262 yards, three TDs, and an INT in a 34-20 loss to the Packers.
Hangovers
There's a ton we can take away from this season and apply to next year, Hangovers... it's never too early to begin strategizing and thinking about how to improve!