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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 14
Weekly
Grade
Grade
Run Thru MaxAperture
9-5 120.56
104.59
VS
proj
Catch 22
118.2
6-8
118.96
Run Thru MaxAperture defy predictions, defeat Catch 22 in 120.56-118.20 battle
Run Thru MaxAperture brought their A game and outperformed their projected point total, squeaking by for a 120.56-118.20 win over Catch 22, who fell short of projections. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Run Thru MaxAperture led 115.56-63.80 heading into Monday night. Catch 22 closed the gap behind Zach Ertz (25.6 points) and Carson Wentz (19.9). Run Thru MaxAperture were led by Austin Ekeler (101 Rush Yds, 112 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Robby Anderson (7 Rec, 116 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). This marks the third time this season Run Thru MaxAperture have taken down Catch 22, after winning 134.5-107 in their last matchup. Run Thru MaxAperture will look to keep the streak alive in the semifinal round next week, while Catch 22 attempt to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 5th Place game.
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Matchup Timeline
Run Thru MaxAperture
Catch 22
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
While racking up 213 yards from scrimmage and catching a touchdown pass against the Jaguars, Ekeler registered 29.3 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.89-point projection and was much higher than his 16.4-point season scoring average. Ekeler ranks #17 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Vikings next week.
Austin Ekeler
Top Player Comparison
Run Thru MaxAperture
Points
% of total points 120.56
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
29.3
10.89
24.3%
2
Robby Anderson
WR
21.5
10.45
17.8%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
18
7.32
14.9%
4
Dak Prescott
QB
17.46
18.72
14.5%
Catch 22
Points
% of total points 118.2
1
Zach Ertz
TE
25.6
12.35
21.7%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
19.9
18.83
16.8%
3
Allen Robinson II
WR
19.3
12.78
16.3%
4
Christian McCaffrey
RB
19
22.49
16.1%
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Run Thru MaxAperture who emerged with the lead, 57.66-53.80. For Run Thru MaxAperture, Robby Anderson had a 26-yard touchdown catch. Wil Lutz made the highlight reel for Catch 22 with a 55-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Austin Ekeler had an 84-yard touchdown catch for Run Thru MaxAperture to contribute to a 104.96-63.80 lead for the team.
Points By Position
Run Thru MaxAperture
Catch 22
StatSmack
Run Thru MaxAperture are unstoppable versus Catch 22 this season, with a record of 3-0.
You shouldn't be surprised. In three games vs Catch 22 this season, Run Thru MaxAperture have averaged more points (124.36) than they usually score this season (118.18).
We heard scoring helps you win. Run Thru MaxAperture are doing a better job of that, averaging 118.18 versus Catch 22's 112.33.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Run Thru MaxAperture (9-5) have a better record than Catch 22 (6-8).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Run Thru MaxAperture has left fewer points on the bench this season (512.44) than Catch 22 (687.56).
Catch 22 are like a set of bad ACLs. They've been blown out more times than Run Thru MaxAperture (5 vs 2).
Run Thru MaxAperture see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Catch 22 (0).
Run Thru MaxAperture are clutch masters, with more close wins than Catch 22 (3 vs 1).
Run Thru MaxAperture should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Catch 22 (7 vs 5).
By position, Run Thru MaxAperture have outscored Catch 22 at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
Run Thru MaxAperture don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 1 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Run Thru MaxAperture had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Catch 22 (1).
Hey Catch 22, maybe you'll have better luck next year!
Coach Talk
Run Thru MaxAperture
We wonder if the GM of Run Thru MaxAperture was sweating bullets in this one? In a matchup that was ultimately decided by only 2.36 points, Jake Elliott (1-of-2 on the day) decided that going 2-for-2 on field goals would've been just a bit too boring. Remember folks, every point matters!
Catch 22
Well, this week's problem was pretty easy to identify, Catch 22. Choosing to start the San Francisco 49ers defense in what wound up being a tight fantasy matchup... let's just put this in the rear-view mirror and assume something like this won't be happening again.