Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Laying the Smackdown
8-6 150.85
144.47
 
VS
proj
Fluffy Bunnies
124.79 10-4
155.51

Fluffy Bunnies fall to Laying the Smackdown in 150.85-124.79 rout

There's no easy way to say it, Fluffy Bunnies dropped the ball, at least compared to projections, as Laying the Smackdown rolled to a 150.85-124.79 win. Laying the Smackdown nabbed an early 3.07-point lead on Thursday. Fluffy Bunnies came back to take the lead late afternoon Sunday, powered by Derrick Henry (23.7 points) and Harrison Butker (13). Unphased, Laying the Smackdown got it going on Monday night with their back against the wall, as Zach Ertz (27.07 points) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the first time this season Laying the Smackdown have beaten Fluffy Bunnies, after falling 163.63-98.99 in their last matchup. Laying the Smackdown will look to keep winning in next week's semifinals, while Fluffy Bunnies attempt to rebound and lock up a top-6 finish.

Matchup Timeline

  Laying the Smackdown   Fluffy Bunnies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 9 passes for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Giants, Ertz tallied 27.07 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 12.89-point projection and was much higher than his 11.72-point season scoring average. Ertz ranks #67 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Redskins next week.
Zach Ertz

Top Player Comparison

Laying the Smackdown
Points
% of total points 150.85
1
Zach Ertz
TE
27.07
12.89
17.9%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
20.17
12.52
13.4%
3
Michael Gallup
WR
13.27
12.64
8.8%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
11.35
26.52
7.5%
Fluffy Bunnies
Points
% of total points 124.79
1
Derrick Henry
RB
23.7
15.95
19%
2
Harrison Butker
K
13
8.29
10.4%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
12.33
16.38
9.9%
4
Chris Carson
RB
11.6
12.45
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Laying the Smackdown had an 88.08-44.67 lead. For Laying the Smackdown, Ka'imi Fairbairn had a 54-yard field goal. Nick Chubb made the highlight reel for Fluffy Bunnies with a 57-yard run.
Sunday Late
Hunter Henry had a 30-yard touchdown catch for Fluffy Bunnies, helping the team to a 104.14-98.61 lead.

Points By Position

  Laying the Smackdown   Fluffy Bunnies

StatSmack

Laying the Smackdown don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Fluffy Bunnies (0 vs 1).
By position, Laying the Smackdown have outscored Fluffy Bunnies at WR, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Hey Fluffy Bunnies, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Laying the Smackdown
Mission accomplished, Laying the Smackdown. Fielding a starting crew that won by over 26 points this past matchup.
Fluffy Bunnies
Listen, Fluffy Bunnies, we've been in this business long enough to know that sometimes points can just miraculously appear out of nowhere. Then sometimes, like in your case this week, they don't! Hmmm, okay... asking for an extra 27 points may be a little much.