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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
The Magic Monkey
8-6 183.96
155.14
 
VS
proj
TECH DAWGS
172.48 11-3
175.5

The Magic Monkey top TECH DAWGS for third straight win, 183.96-172.48

The Magic Monkey extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over TECH DAWGS, emerging victorious with a 183.96-172.48 win. The Magic Monkey earned an early 9.55-point lead on Thursday. TECH DAWGS came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Lamar Jackson (25.38 points) and Christian McCaffrey (19.9). Not to be deterred, The Magic Monkey made a run later that night, as Russell Wilson (17.18 points) and Greg Zuerlein (3) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the first time this season The Magic Monkey have taken down TECH DAWGS, after falling 168.46-132.76 in their last matchup. The Magic Monkey ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 8-6. TECH DAWGS (11-3) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  The Magic Monkey   TECH DAWGS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the 49ers in Week 14, Brees passed for 349 yards and 5 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 62.08 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on The Magic Monkey this week. Brees will battle the Colts next week.
Drew Brees

Top Player Comparison

The Magic Monkey
Points
% of total points 183.96
1
Drew Brees
QB
62.08
23.99
33.7%
2
Devonta Freeman
RB
21.9
11.44
11.9%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
18.15
10.11
9.9%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
17.18
24.46
9.3%
TECH DAWGS
Points
% of total points 172.48
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
25.38
27.37
14.7%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
19.9
20.09
11.5%
3
Younghoe Koo
K
19
7.57
11%
4
Bilal Powell
RB
14.85
10.19
8.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, after which TECH DAWGS had a 144.33-139.33 lead. For The Magic Monkey, Drew Brees had a 38-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass. Lamar Jackson had a 61-yard touchdown pass for TECH DAWGS, while Younghoe Koo had a 50-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  The Magic Monkey   TECH DAWGS

StatSmack

The Magic Monkey are on a roll, winning three in a row.
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. TECH DAWGS has left more points on the bench this season (536.55) than The Magic Monkey (419.3).
The Magic Monkey see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than TECH DAWGS (1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of TECH DAWGS - they’ve made more transactions (2) than The Magic Monkey (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, The Magic Monkey have outscored TECH DAWGS at IDP this season.
The starters for The Magic Monkey had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for TECH DAWGS (2).
Don't worry TECH DAWGS, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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