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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Skeeter's Herders
8-6 112.28
120.16
 
VS
proj
Brianna's Team
86.8 5-9
69.19

Brianna's Team lose to Skeeter's Herders in 112.28-86.80 rout despite outperforming predictions

Skeeter's Herders fell short of projections while Brianna's Team exceeded their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to swing the result. Predicted to win by a score of 120.16-69.19, Skeeter's Herders cruised to a 112.28-86.80 victory over Brianna's Team. It didn't take long to figure out who would lead the way in the matchup, as Skeeter's Herders nabbed a 64.48-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout performances from T.Y. Hilton and Deshaun Watson. Hilton caught 9 passes for 199 yards for 24.4 points, while Watson passed for 267 yards and a touchdown and ran for 35 yards (18.18 points). George Kittle (30.5 points) and Julian Edelman (19.1) did everything they could for Brianna's Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Skeeter's Herders have beaten Brianna's Team, after winning 123.2-115.1 in their last matchup. Skeeter's Herders (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Brianna's Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Skeeter's Herders   Brianna's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 18.1 points against his 14.97-point projection. In a 34-20 win over the Falcons, he racked up 106 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. Jones ranks #66 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bears next week.
Aaron Jones

Top Player Comparison

Skeeter's Herders
Points
% of total points 112.28
1
T.Y. Hilton
WR
24.4
13.63
21.7%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
18.18
21.28
16.2%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
18.1
14.97
16.1%
4
Davante Adams
WR
17.6
16
15.7%
Brianna's Team
Points
% of total points 86.8
1
George Kittle
TE
30.5
10.02
35.1%
2
Julian Edelman
WR
19.1
12.45
22%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
11
7.24
12.7%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
10.1
13.33
11.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
T.Y. Hilton had a 60-yard catch for Skeeter's Herders, while Deshaun Watson had a 47-yard pass, helping Skeeter's Herders to a 89.58-25.10 lead.
Sunday Late
George Kittle had a 85-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch for Brianna's Team, who trailed 102.68-65.70 after the late afternoon slate.
Monday
Stefon Diggs had a 48-yard catch for Brianna's Team.

Points By Position

  Skeeter's Herders   Brianna's Team

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Skeeter's Herders are doing a better job of that, averaging 119.77 versus Brianna's Team's 95.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Skeeter's Herders (8-6) have a better record than Brianna's Team (5-9).
Even the computers think Skeeter's Herders have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (116.35) than Brianna's Team (88.68).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Skeeter's Herders has left fewer points on the bench this season (707.64) than Brianna's Team (844.58).
Once Skeeter's Herders put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Brianna's Team (5 vs 1).
Skeeter's Herders should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Brianna's Team (8 vs 7).
Skeeter's Herders have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Brianna's Team (64 vs 50).
By position, Skeeter's Herders have outscored Brianna's Team at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
Skeeter's Herders has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Brianna's Team this season (-21).
The postseason awaits Skeeter's Herders. They've clinched a playoff spot while Brianna's Team are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry Brianna's Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Skeeter's Herders
Creating mismatches is a huge component to winning in football. Fueled by stellar performances by Aaron Jones and Phillip Lindsay, our squad definitely took that to heart this past week. We tripled Brianna's Team up at the running back position (31.2 points to 10.1). Jones had 106 total yards and a TD, while Lindsay logged 51 yards.
Brianna's Team
The problem this week is pretty easy to spot, Brianna's Team. Starting Alex Collins and A.J. Green in a fantasy matchup where your opposition tallied over 112 points... let's attempt to play with a full deck of cards next time?