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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Deadwood Shitheels
7-7 136.82
112.77
 
VS
proj
Prodigy
91.06 7-7
118.16

Deadwood Shitheels earn win against Prodigy in 136.82-91.06 rout

Deadwood Shitheels exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 136.82-91.06 win over Prodigy, who fell short of projections. Prodigy leapt out to a 37.76-point lead on Thursday behind stellar showings from Amari Cooper, who caught 6 passes for 83 yards and a touchdown for 20.3 points, and Dak Prescott, who passed for 334 yards and a touchdown (17.46 points). But it was all Deadwood Shitheels after that. They were led by Michael Thomas (11 Rec, 134 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Derrick Henry (103 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs). This marks the second time this season Deadwood Shitheels have taken down Prodigy, after winning 138.46-121.84 in their last matchup. Deadwood Shitheels ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 7-7. Prodigy will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 7-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Deadwood Shitheels   Prodigy

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 12 points, surrendering 308 yards, and intercepting a pass against the Seahawks, the Rams defense scored 14 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 5.22-point projection and was much higher than their 9.29-point season scoring average. The Rams defense ranks #88 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Deadwood Shitheels
Points
% of total points 136.82
1
Michael Thomas
WR
30.4
20.86
22.2%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
23.9
16.37
17.5%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
21.32
19.15
15.6%
4
Devonta Freeman
RB
19.4
15.34
14.2%
Prodigy
Points
% of total points 91.06
1
Amari Cooper
WR
20.3
16.54
22.3%
2
George Kittle
TE
18.7
14.84
20.5%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
17.46
18.72
19.2%
4
Jarvis Landry
WR
11.6
15.87
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Michael Thomas had a 21-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch for Deadwood Shitheels, while Matt Ryan had a 93-yard touchdown pass to contribute to a 97.22-73.26 lead for Deadwood Shitheels.

Points By Position

  Deadwood Shitheels   Prodigy

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Prodigy, Deadwood Shitheels averaged more points (137.64) than they usually score (119.39).
We heard scoring helps you win. Prodigy need some help then, averaging just 109.51 versus Deadwood Shitheels's 119.39.
Deadwood Shitheels don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Prodigy (5 vs 0).
Deadwood Shitheels should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Prodigy (8 vs 6).
By position, Deadwood Shitheels have outscored Prodigy at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Deadwood Shitheels has a higher average scoring margin (11) than Prodigy this season (-9).
The starters for Deadwood Shitheels had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Prodigy (0).
There's not much good to say about Prodigy this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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