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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Shiva Somakandakram
9-5 105.8
126.47
 
VS
proj
Hakuna Matities
99.06 3-11
107.22

Shiva Somakandakram find way to defeat Hakuna Matities 105.80-99.06

Full of promise, Shiva Somakandakram underdelivered, at least compared to projections. Still, they emerged victorious with a 105.80-99.06 win over Hakuna Matities. Hakuna Matities earned a 21.30-point lead on Thursday behind Ezekiel Elliott, who racked up 93 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns. But Shiva Somakandakram held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Lamar Jackson, who passed for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 40 yards for 29.8 points, and Michael Thomas, who caught 11 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown (19.4 points). This marks the third time this season Shiva Somakandakram have gotten the best of Hakuna Matities, after winning 147.74-63.46 in their last matchup. Shiva Somakandakram (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Hakuna Matities will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Shiva Somakandakram   Hakuna Matities

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Thomas overachieved for the ninth time this season, scoring 19.4 points against his 12.42-point projection. During a 48-46 loss to the 49ers, he caught 11 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown. Thomas ranks #10 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Michael Thomas

Top Player Comparison

Shiva Somakandakram
Points
% of total points 105.8
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
29.8
29.16
28.2%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
19.4
12.42
18.3%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
13.5
18.87
12.8%
4
George Kittle
TE
12.7
9.41
12%
Hakuna Matities
Points
% of total points 99.06
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
21.3
15.28
21.5%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
18.96
21.91
19.1%
3
Robert Woods
WR
18.7
10.12
18.9%
4
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
13
9.04
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Shiva Somakandakram emerged with an 89.80-50.10 lead. Michael Thomas had a 21-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch for Shiva Somakandakram, while Lamar Jackson had a 61-yard touchdown pass. Nick Chubb made the highlight reel for Hakuna Matities with a 57-yard run.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Hakuna Matities, who trailed 96.80-76.36 after the late afternoon action.

Points By Position

  Shiva Somakandakram   Hakuna Matities

StatSmack

Shiva Somakandakram are unstoppable against Hakuna Matities this season, with a record of 3-0.
We heard scoring helps you win. Hakuna Matities need some help then, averaging just 89.74 versus Shiva Somakandakram's 125.24.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Shiva Somakandakram (9-5) have a better record than Hakuna Matities (3-11).
Even the machines think Shiva Somakandakram have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (122.36) than Hakuna Matities (99.91).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Shiva Somakandakram has left fewer points on the bench this season (759.68) than Hakuna Matities (981.36).
Shiva Somakandakram don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Hakuna Matities (6 vs 0).
Shiva Somakandakram should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Hakuna Matities (9 vs 4).
Shiva Somakandakram have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Hakuna Matities (62 vs 40).
By position, Shiva Somakandakram have outscored Hakuna Matities at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Shiva Somakandakram has a higher average scoring margin (16) than Hakuna Matities this season (-22).
The starters for Shiva Somakandakram had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Hakuna Matities (2).
Shiva Somakandakram are in the playoffs. Hakuna Matities are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry Hakuna Matities, 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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