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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
BM's Hawks 36
10-4 290
245.24
 
VS
proj
Megatron's Mentality
265 6-8
244.16

BM's Hawks 36 beat predictions, earn win over Megatron's Mentality, 290-265

BM's Hawks 36 stepped up and outperformed their projected point total, earning a 290-265 win over Megatron's Mentality. BM's Hawks 36 never trailed in this one after nabbing a 25-point lead on Thursday behind Telvin Smith Sr.. John Johnson III (5 Tackles, 1 Int) and Matt Ryan (262 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) did everything they could for Megatron's Mentality in the loss. BM's Hawks 36 (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Megatron's Mentality will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  BM's Hawks 36   Megatron's Mentality

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taylor scored 6 points in a 20-14 win over the Broncos in Week 14. His scoring output crushed his 0.13-point projection and was much higher than his 1.93-point season scoring average. Taylor will face the Seahawks next week.
Trent Taylor

Top Player Comparison

BM's Hawks 36
Points
% of total points 290
1
Dak Prescott
QB
46
18.8
15.9%
2
Blake Martinez
LB
45
29.07
15.5%
3
Carson Wentz
QB
28
19.68
9.7%
4
Telvin Smith Sr.
LB
25
25.32
8.6%
Megatron's Mentality
Points
% of total points 265
1
John Johnson III
S
35
26.79
13.2%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
33
19.54
12.5%
3
Kenny Stills
WR
29
5.63
10.9%
4
Jaylon Smith
LB
26
26.04
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, after which BM's Hawks 36 became the proud owner of a 112-92 lead. For BM's Hawks 36, Deshaun Watson had a 47-yard pass. Kenny Stills made the highlight reel for Megatron's Mentality with a 43-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Dak Prescott had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 28-yard touchdown pass for BM's Hawks 36, while Carson Wentz had a 42-yard pass to contribute to a 247-189 lead for BM's Hawks 36.
Sunday Night
Greg Zuerlein had a 50-yard field goal for BM's Hawks 36, contributing to a 265-250 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  BM's Hawks 36   Megatron's Mentality

StatSmack

BM's Hawks 36 must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (290) than their season average (275.57).
We heard scoring helps you win. Megatron's Mentality need some help then, averaging just 249.14 versus BM's Hawks 36's 275.57.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. BM's Hawks 36 (10-4) have a better record than Megatron's Mentality (6-8).
BM's Hawks 36 laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Megatron's Mentality (0).
BM's Hawks 36 are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Megatron's Mentality (1 vs 3).
By position, BM's Hawks 36 have outscored Megatron's Mentality at WR, DEF, and IDP this season.
BM's Hawks 36 has a higher average scoring margin (52) than Megatron's Mentality this season (21).
The starters for BM's Hawks 36 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Megatron's Mentality (1).
The postseason awaits BM's Hawks 36. They've clinched a playoff spot while Megatron's Mentality are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Megatron's Mentality, 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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