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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Hooked on a Thielen
6-7 147.7
141.11
 
VS
proj
PA FML
130.8 6-7
151.5

PA FML succumb to Hooked on a Thielen, 147.70-130.80

There's no way around it, PA FML underdelivered, at least based on projections, as Hooked on a Thielen earned a 147.70-130.80 victory. PA FML earned a 10.26-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Hooked on a Thielen held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Tarik Cohen (30 Rush Yds, 156 Rec Yds) and Philip Rivers (299 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs). Phillip Lindsay (157 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Davante Adams (8 Rec, 93 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for PA FML in the loss. This marks the first time this season Hooked on a Thielen have gotten the best of PA FML, after falling 169.98-141.94 in their last matchup. Hooked on a Thielen ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-7. PA FML will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 6-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Hooked on a Thielen   PA FML

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Going up against the Giants in Week 13, Cohen racked up 187 yards from scrimmage . In doing so, he put up 36.64 points to more-than-double his 14.53-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Hooked on a Thielen this week. Cohen will go up against the Rams next week.
Tarik Cohen

Top Player Comparison

Hooked on a Thielen
Points
% of total points 147.7
1
Tarik Cohen
RB
36.64
14.53
24.8%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
27.96
24.9
18.9%
3
Adam Humphries
WR
19.1
12.3
12.9%
4
James White
RB
18.8
17.25
12.7%
PA FML
Points
% of total points 130.8
1
Phillip Lindsay
RB
28.9
17.13
22.1%
2
Davante Adams
WR
23.3
19.07
17.8%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
16.1
19.99
12.3%
4
Matthew Stafford
QB
14
21.56
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was PA FML who owned the lead, 97.40-87.14. For Hooked on a Thielen, Tarik Cohen had a 46-yard catch. Phillip Lindsay made the highlight reel for PA FML with a 65-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Hooked on a Thielen who emerged with the lead, 119.74-110.60. For Hooked on a Thielen, James White had a 42-yard catch. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for PA FML with a 52-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Philip Rivers had a 46-yard touchdown pass for Hooked on a Thielen to contribute to a 147.70-130.80 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Hooked on a Thielen   PA FML

What If

Hooked on a Thielen would have beaten eight other teams besides PA FML this week.
PA FML would have lost to four other teams besides Hooked on a Thielen this week.
Hooked on a Thielen would be 7-6 if they played PA FML every week.
Had they played each other last week, Hooked on a Thielen would have beaten PA FML 136.36-128.04.
Hooked on a Thielen would be 6-5 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as PA FML.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Hooked on a Thielen, PA FML would be 3-8.
If Hooked on a Thielen had played every team in the league each week, they would be 72-71.
If they played every team every week, PA FML would be 66-77.

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