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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Michael's Dandy Team
5-6 111.36
103.12
 
VS
proj
Greg Nick's Team
63.32 5-6
82.81

Michael's Dandy Team defeat Greg Nick's Team for fourth straight win in 111.36-63.32 rout

Michael's Dandy Team extended their win streak to four games with a dominant victory over Greg Nick's Team, cruising to a 111.36-63.32 win. It was the third loss in a row for Greg Nick's Team. There was very little drama in this matchup, as Michael's Dandy Team earned a 53.66-point lead on Thursday behind impressive performances from Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott. Elliott racked up 93 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 22.3 points, while Prescott passed for 334 yards and a touchdown (17.46 points). Matt Ryan (313 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Dalvin Cook (62 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 13 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Greg Nick's Team in defeat. This marks the first time this season Michael's Dandy Team have taken down Greg Nick's Team, after falling 154.9-118.72 in their last matchup. Michael's Dandy Team ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 5-6. Greg Nick's Team will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 5-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Michael's Dandy Team   Greg Nick's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Mixon (146 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 40 Rec Yds) scored 26.1 points against the Browns in Week 14. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.52-point projection and was much higher than his 11.74-point season scoring average. Mixon ranks #66 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Patriots next week.
Joe Mixon

Top Player Comparison

Michael's Dandy Team
Points
% of total points 111.36
1
Joe Mixon
RB
26.1
10.52
23.4%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
22.3
16.82
20%
3
Julian Edelman
WR
20.3
15.52
18.2%
4
Dak Prescott
QB
17.46
19.43
15.7%
Greg Nick's Team
Points
% of total points 63.32
1
Matt Ryan
QB
21.32
19.95
33.7%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
14.5
20.76
22.9%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
12.6
14.87
19.9%
4
O.J. Howard
TE
9.3
5.88
14.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Matt Ryan had a 93-yard touchdown pass for Greg Nick's Team, who trailed 80.76-66.32 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Julian Edelman had a 37-yard touchdown catch for Michael's Dandy Team, contributing to a 101.06-63.32 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Michael's Dandy Team   Greg Nick's Team

StatSmack

A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Greg Nick's Team have lost their last three matchups, while Michael's Dandy Team have won four straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Greg Nick's Team need some help then, averaging just 86.49 versus Michael's Dandy Team's 103.19.
Even the computers think Michael's Dandy Team have better players. They have a higher projected points average (103.13) than Greg Nick's Team (86.94).
In dire times, at least Michael's Dandy Team keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Greg Nick's Team (3 vs 4).
Michael's Dandy Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Greg Nick's Team (7 vs 5).
Michael's Dandy Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Greg Nick's Team (38 vs 29).
By position, Michael's Dandy Team have outscored Greg Nick's Team at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Michael's Dandy Team has a higher average scoring margin (0) than Greg Nick's Team this season (-11).
There's not much good to say about Greg Nick's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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