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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Manitoba Stolis
7-7 204.44
178.21
 
VS
proj
Kittle Litter
160.16 8-6
179.68

Manitoba Stolis hand Kittle Litter third consecutive loss, 204.44-160.16

Manitoba Stolis secured a 204.44-160.16 win to hand Kittle Litter their third straight loss. Kittle Litter earned a 0.36-point lead on Thursday, but Manitoba Stolis held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Jimmy Garoppolo (349 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Austin Ekeler (101 Rush Yds, 112 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Younghoe Koo (4-4 FG, 50 long, 4-4 XP) and George Kittle (6 Rec, 67 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leading performers for Kittle Litter in the loss. This marks the third time this season Manitoba Stolis have beaten Kittle Litter, after winning 206.94-174.86 in their last matchup. Manitoba Stolis will look to keep winning in the semifinals next week, while Kittle Litter seek to bounce back and lock up 5th Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Manitoba Stolis   Kittle Litter

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ekeler overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 35.3 points against his 13.26-point projection. During a 45-10 win over the Jaguars, he racked up 213 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass. Ekeler ranks #17 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Vikings next week.
Austin Ekeler

Top Player Comparison

Manitoba Stolis
Points
% of total points 204.44
1
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
36.56
18.91
17.9%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
35.3
13.26
17.3%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
28.2
19.19
13.8%
4
Robert Woods
WR
25.7
15.81
12.6%
Kittle Litter
Points
% of total points 160.16
1
Younghoe Koo
K
24.3
11.34
15.2%
2
George Kittle
TE
19.7
14.78
12.3%
3
Devonta Freeman
RB
19.4
15.21
12.1%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
18.1
17.51
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was Kittle Litter who took the lead, 114.00-101.46. Jimmy Garoppolo had a 75-yard touchdown pass for Manitoba Stolis, while DeAndre Hopkins had a 43-yard touchdown catch. Younghoe Koo made the highlight reel for Kittle Litter with a 50-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, Manitoba Stolis had a 178.74-142.46 lead. Austin Ekeler had an 84-yard touchdown catch for Manitoba Stolis, while Keenan Allen had a 45-yard catch. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for Kittle Litter with a 24-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Manitoba Stolis   Kittle Litter

StatSmack

Kittle Litter can't seem to beat Manitoba Stolis this season, with a record of 0-3.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Kittle Litter this season, Manitoba Stolis have averaged more points (207.71) than they usually score this season (192.93).
Kittle Litter would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Manitoba Stolis are doing a better job of that, averaging 192.93 versus Kittle Litter's 176.19.
Manitoba Stolis play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Kittle Litter (1).
Manitoba Stolis should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Kittle Litter (11 vs 6).
By position, Manitoba Stolis have outscored Kittle Litter at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Manitoba Stolis don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 8 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Manitoba Stolis had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Kittle Litter (2).
Hey Kittle Litter, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Manitoba Stolis
Kudos to you, Manitoba Stolis. Putting together a lineup that won by over 44 points in Week 14.
Kittle Litter
Let's use this defeat as a learning opportunity and try to improve next year, Kittle Litter. Read up on what the Yahoo! Fantasy Experts are advising and configure the strongest possible lineup next year.