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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Water Boys
10-3 149
135.15
 
VS
proj
Some random guy
122 6-7
133.42

Water Boys defeat Some random guy in 149-122 rout

Water Boys stepped up, cruising to a 149-122 win over Some random guy, who fell short of projections. Some random guy nabbed a 22-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Water Boys after that. They were led by Jameis Winston (43 points) and Aaron Jones (27). Ezekiel Elliott (22 points) and Jacoby Brissett (21) were the leaders for Some random guy in defeat. This marks the second time this season Water Boys have knocked off Some random guy, after winning 160-126 in their last matchup. Water Boys will look to keep the streak alive in the semifinals next week, while Some random guy seek to bounce back and finish the season with a win.

Matchup Timeline

  Water Boys   Some random guy

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cook (2 Rec, 64 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 17 points against the 49ers in Week 14. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 6.38-point projection and was much higher than his 6.77-point season scoring average. Cook ranks #7 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Colts next week.
Jared Cook

Top Player Comparison

Water Boys
Points
% of total points 149
1
Jameis Winston
QB
43
16.89
28.9%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
27
12.9
18.1%
3
Jared Cook
TE
17
6.38
11.4%
4
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
11
8.56
7.4%
Some random guy
Points
% of total points 122
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
22
16.17
18%
2
Jacoby Brissett
QB
21
14.92
17.2%
3
Christian Kirk
WR
12
9.19
9.8%
4
Mike Evans
WR
10
12.96
8.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Water Boys became the proud owner of a 118-73 lead. Jameis Winston had a 61-yard touchdown pass for Water Boys, while Aaron Jones had a 42-yard run. Meanwhile, Jacoby Brissett had a 46-yard touchdown pass for Some random guy, while Mike Evans had a 61-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Keenan Allen had a 45-yard catch for Water Boys, helping the team to a 144-92 lead.

Points By Position

  Water Boys   Some random guy

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against Some random guy, Water Boys averaged more points (154.5) than they usually score (145.77).
We heard scoring helps you win. Some random guy need some help then, averaging just 130.62 versus Water Boys's 145.77.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Water Boys (10-3) have a better record than Some random guy (6-7).
You can't win if you don't play. Some random guy has left more points on the bench this season (286) than Water Boys (240).
Water Boys don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Some random guy (7 vs 5).
Water Boys laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Some random guy (0).
Water Boys are clutch masters, with more close wins than Some random guy (1 vs 0).
Water Boys should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Some random guy (9 vs 6).
By position, Water Boys have outscored Some random guy at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Water Boys don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 24 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Water Boys had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Some random guy (2).
Hey Some random guy, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Water Boys
Well done, Water Boys. Deploying a team that won by a whopping 27 points this past week.
Some random guy
Do your best take solace in the fact that your generosity this week did not go unnoticed, Some random guy. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like Water Boys succeed. Who knows, maybe one day they can do you a solid and return the favor!