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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Mack North
7-7 157.8
187.95
 
VS
proj
Axel
154.7 6-8
207.7

Mack North fall short of projections, still manage to top Axel in 157.8-154.7 battle

Both teams were unable to bring their A game, but Mack North did enough to knock off Axel, eking out a 157.8-154.7 win. Axel made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Mack North led 157.8-145.0 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 9.7 points from Saquon Barkley on Monday night for Axel. Mack North were led by Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 135 yards from scrimmage for 24.5 points, and Todd Gurley II, who racked up 113 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (21.3 points). This marks the first time this season Mack North have knocked off Axel, after falling 161.92-141.26 in their last matchup. Mack North (7-7) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Axel will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Mack North   Axel

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Seahawks in Week 14, Gurley II racked up 113 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 21.3 points to scored 60.3% higher than his 13.29-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Mack North this week. Gurley II will play the Cowboys next week.
Todd Gurley II

Top Player Comparison

Mack North
Points
% of total points 157.8
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24.5
25.27
15.5%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
21.3
13.29
13.5%
3
Sam Darnold
QB
17.1
17.04
10.8%
4
Anthony Miller
WR
13.2
11.18
8.4%
Axel
Points
% of total points 154.7
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
19.8
24.13
12.8%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
18.6
14.6
12%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
15.2
15.96
9.8%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
14.5
16.38
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Axel who took the lead, 108.0-97.3. For Mack North, Sam Darnold had a 26-yard touchdown pass. Lamar Jackson had a 61-yard touchdown pass for Axel, while Stefon Diggs had a 44-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Mack North   Axel

StatSmack

You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Mack North has left fewer points on the bench this season (946.94) than Axel (1,380.94).
Mack North laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Axel (0).
Mack North are clutch masters, with more close wins than Axel (2 vs 0).
By position, Mack North have outscored Axel at RB, K, and IDP this season.
The postseason awaits Mack North. They've clinched a playoff spot while Axel are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Axel, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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