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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Julio Smulio S100
7-7 90.6
117.2
 
VS
proj
Updog
85.02 4-10
106.99

Offensively challenged Julio Smulio S100 knock off Updog, 90.60-85.02

While they posted only the eighth-highest point total in the league for the week, Julio Smulio S100 came out on top with a 90.60-85.02 win over Updog. Julio Smulio S100 leapt out to a 30-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 38.4 points from DeAndre Hopkins (12 Rush Yds, 120 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and George Kittle (6 Rec, 67 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and never looked back. The Pittsburgh Steelers defense (18 points) and Devonta Freeman (17.4) carried the flag for Updog in the loss. This marks the second time this season Julio Smulio S100 have beaten Updog, after winning 116.22-71.34 in their last matchup. Julio Smulio S100 (7-7) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Updog will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 4-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Julio Smulio S100   Updog

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hopkins (12 Rush Yds, 120 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 22.7 points in a 38-24 lost to the Broncos in Week 14. His scoring output was 44.9% more than his 15.67-point projection and was much higher than his 14.13-point season scoring average. Hopkins ranks #29 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
DeAndre Hopkins

Top Player Comparison

Julio Smulio S100
Points
% of total points 90.6
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
22.7
15.67
25.1%
2
George Kittle
TE
15.7
12.13
17.3%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
11.4
21.85
12.6%
4
DJ Moore
WR
10.1
13.66
11.1%
Updog
Points
% of total points 85.02
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
18
7.32
21.2%
2
Devonta Freeman
RB
17.4
13.13
20.5%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
14.92
21.33
17.5%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
12.2
13.29
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Julio Smulio S100 had a 73.90-43.90 lead. For Julio Smulio S100, DeAndre Hopkins had a 43-yard touchdown catch. Stefon Diggs made the highlight reel for Updog with a 44-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 48-yard touchdown pass for Updog, who trailed 81.70-76.82 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Julio Smulio S100   Updog

Game Notes

Only three of the nine starting players on Julio Smulio S100 scored more than their projected point totals.
Updog had only two of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Julio Smulio S100 won despite starting Alshon Jeffery, who scored zero points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
Julio Smulio S100 ranked 8th in the league in scoring this week, while Updog ranked 10th.
The matchup's 5.58-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Julio Smulio S100 managed to get the win, but did not cover the 10.22-point projected margin of victory.
Despite the loss, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense recorded 18 points, the best overall score for a DEF this week.

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