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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Aidan's Team
5-9 135.78
112.16
 
VS
proj
Angry Gophers
119.98 7-7
97.42

Aidan's Team earn win against Angry Gophers, 135.78-119.98

Both teams stepped up, but Aidan's Team got the best of Angry Gophers. Predicted to win 112.16-97.42, Aidan's Team came out on top with a 135.78-119.98 victory over Angry Gophers. Angry Gophers grabbed a 22.30-point lead on Thursday, but Aidan's Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Deshaun Watson, who passed for 292 yards , ran for 44 yards and scored 3 touchdowns for 30.08 points, and Michael Thomas, who caught 11 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown (24.9 points). Zach Ertz (9 Rec, 91 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Ezekiel Elliott (81 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 12 Rec Yds) were the leaders for Angry Gophers in the loss. This marks the second time this season Aidan's Team have taken down Angry Gophers, after winning 155.24-115.96 in their last matchup. Aidan's Team ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 5-9. Angry Gophers will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 7-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Aidan's Team   Angry Gophers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cook (2 Rec, 64 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 19.4 points against the 49ers in Week 14. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 7.57-point projection and was much higher than his 7.52-point season scoring average. Cook ranks #7 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Colts next week.
Jared Cook

Top Player Comparison

Aidan's Team
Points
% of total points 135.78
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
30.08
20.9
22.2%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
24.9
16.64
18.3%
3
Jared Cook
TE
19.4
7.57
14.3%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
16.9
13.69
12.4%
Angry Gophers
Points
% of total points 119.98
1
Zach Ertz
TE
25.6
12.34
21.3%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
22.3
16.82
18.6%
3
Robby Anderson
WR
21.5
10.46
17.9%
4
Adrian Peterson
RB
13.6
4.6
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with big-time plays early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Aidan's Team boasted a 100.48-94.38 lead. Michael Thomas had a 21-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch for Aidan's Team, while Jared Cook had a 38-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Robby Anderson had a 26-yard touchdown catch for Angry Gophers, while Kirk Cousins had a 44-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Keenan Allen had a 45-yard catch for Aidan's Team to contribute to a 125.18-94.38 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Aidan's Team   Angry Gophers

Game Notes

Most (6 of the 9) of the starters on Aidan's Team exceeded their projected point totals.
Angry Gophers lost despite five of their nine starters scoring above their points projection.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
Aidan's Team ranked 2nd in the league in points scored this week, while Angry Gophers put up the 3rd-best score.
The matchup's 15.8-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
This win snaps a two-match winless skid for Aidan's Team, while the loss caps a two-game unbeaten streak for Angry Gophers.
Not only did Aidan's Team win, but they also covered the 14.74-point forecasted margin of victory.
A bright spot in the defeat, Zach Ertz (25.6 points) officially recorded the second-highest score for a TE this season.

Coach Talk

Aidan's Team
Spotting mismatches is a big key to success in football. Thanks to a solid display by Deshaun Watson, we doubled up Angry Gophers at the quarterback position this past week (30.08 points to 13.58). Watson went 28-for-50 for 292 yards, one TD, and two INTs in a 38-24 loss to the Broncos.
Angry Gophers
You can feel good knowing that your generosity did not go unnoticed, Angry Gophers. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like Aidan's Team succeed this week. Who knows, maybe you'll play them again after they've clinched a playoff spot, and they forget to update their lineup that week to return the favor!