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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
the player 2 b named
9-5 254.26
177.02
 
VS
proj
Spitting Llamas
209.15 8-6
181.17

the player 2 b named top predictions, knock off Spitting Llamas, 254.26-209.15

Both teams stepped up, but the player 2 b named knocked off Spitting Llamas, securing a 254.26-209.15 win. Spitting Llamas earned a 15.63-point lead on Thursday, but the player 2 b named held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (76 points) and Drew Brees (59.06). Aaron Jones (134 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 58 Rec Yds) and Andre Roberts (102 Ret. Yds) led the charge for Spitting Llamas in the loss. This marks the second time this season the player 2 b named have gotten the best of Spitting Llamas, after winning 221.43-161.6 in their last matchup. the player 2 b named will look to keep it going in next week's semifinals, while Spitting Llamas attempt to rebound and finish the season with a win.

Matchup Timeline

  the player 2 b named   Spitting Llamas

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Brees (349 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs) scored 59.06 points in a 48-46 lost to the 49ers in Week 14. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 25.81-point projection and was much higher than his 16.61-point season scoring average. Brees ranks #64 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Drew Brees

Top Player Comparison

the player 2 b named
Points
% of total points 254.26
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
76
39.29
29.9%
2
Drew Brees
QB
59.06
25.81
23.2%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
32.9
15.74
12.9%
4
Darius Leonard
LB
24
11.18
9.4%
Spitting Llamas
Points
% of total points 209.15
1
Aaron Jones
RB
52.2
12.69
25%
2
Andre Roberts
WR
34
24.85
16.3%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
23.92
28.66
11.4%
4
Adrian Amos
S
18.5
8.2
8.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was Spitting Llamas who took the lead, 178.23-102.36. For the player 2 b named, Drew Brees had a 38-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass. Aaron Jones made the highlight reel for Spitting Llamas with a 42-yard run.
Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 48-yard touchdown pass for Spitting Llamas, who trailed 254.26-209.15 after the late games.

Points By Position

  the player 2 b named   Spitting Llamas

StatSmack

Spitting Llamas have a losing record against the player 2 b named this season, with a record of 1-2.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Spitting Llamas this season, the player 2 b named have averaged more points (211.42) than they usually score this season (198.27).
Once the player 2 b named put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Spitting Llamas (3 vs 2).
the player 2 b named see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than Spitting Llamas (1).
the player 2 b named should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Spitting Llamas (9 vs 6).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Spitting Llamas - they’ve made more transactions (1) than the player 2 b named (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, the player 2 b named have outscored Spitting Llamas at RB, WR, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
The starters for the player 2 b named had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Spitting Llamas (2).
Hey Spitting Llamas, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

the player 2 b named
Hey, this sport is all about exploiting the mismatches. Thanks to a stellar showing by Drew Brees, we doubled up Spitting Llamas at the quarterback position this past week (59.06 points to 23.92). Brees torched the 49ers defense to the tune of 349 yards and five passing touchdowns.
Spitting Llamas
So, Spitting Llamas, what did your receiving crew do to get written out of their teams' game plans this week? Seeing just 14 targets as a group in Week 14, our four starting pass-catchers (three WR, one TE) clearly got on their respective QBs' bad sides.