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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
PUMPKIN HEADS
9-5 134.94
119.56
 
VS
proj
Double D Kupps
123.68 5-9
113.85

PUMPKIN HEADS smirk at predictions, earn win against Double D Kupps, 134.94-123.68

PUMPKIN HEADS rose to the occasion, coming out on top with a 134.94-123.68 win over Double D Kupps. PUMPKIN HEADS never trailed in this one after grabbing a 8.36-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Saquon Barkley (27.7 points) and Aaron Rodgers (20.24). T.Y. Hilton (9 Rec, 199 Rec Yds) and the Chicago Bears defense (6 Pts Allowed, 214 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) led the way for Double D Kupps in the loss. This marks the first time this season PUMPKIN HEADS have taken down Double D Kupps, after falling 159.7-119.08 in their last matchup. PUMPKIN HEADS (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Double D Kupps will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  PUMPKIN HEADS   Double D Kupps

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Broncos in Week 14, Kittle caught 7 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 30.5 points to more-than-triple his 10.02-point projection, the second-highest percent increase of any TE in the league this season. Kittle will play the Seahawks in Week 15.
George Kittle

Top Player Comparison

PUMPKIN HEADS
Points
% of total points 134.94
1
George Kittle
TE
30.5
10.02
22.6%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
27.7
21.35
20.5%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
20.24
21.37
15%
4
Davante Adams
WR
17.6
16
13%
Double D Kupps
Points
% of total points 123.68
1
T.Y. Hilton
WR
24.4
13.63
19.7%
2
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
20
6.41
16.2%
3
Deshaun Watson
QB
18.18
21.28
14.7%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
16.8
13.4
13.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, PUMPKIN HEADS owned a 83.44-75.08 lead. Saquon Barkley had a 78-yard touchdown run and a 52-yard run for PUMPKIN HEADS, while Aaron Rodgers had a 24-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, T.Y. Hilton had a 60-yard catch for Double D Kupps, while Deshaun Watson had a 47-yard pass.
Sunday Late
George Kittle had a 85-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch for PUMPKIN HEADS, helping the team to a 119.94-76.58 lead.

Points By Position

  PUMPKIN HEADS   Double D Kupps

StatSmack

"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. PUMPKIN HEADS (9-5) have a better record than Double D Kupps (5-9).
Once PUMPKIN HEADS put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Double D Kupps (4 vs 3).
PUMPKIN HEADS should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Double D Kupps (9 vs 6).
By position, PUMPKIN HEADS have outscored Double D Kupps at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
PUMPKIN HEADS don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 9 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for PUMPKIN HEADS had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Double D Kupps (2).
The postseason awaits PUMPKIN HEADS. They've clinched a playoff spot while Double D Kupps are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Double D Kupps, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

PUMPKIN HEADS
Wow, talk about a bounce-back... The GM of PUMPKIN HEADS shrugged off their two-game winless streak by putting up a staggering 134.94 points this past week!
Double D Kupps
Only two field goals on four attempts? Seems like Harrison Butker may have just toe-bashed himself back into the free agent pool after this performance.