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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Apollo
11-3 195.8
215.9
 
VS
proj
MangoKid
182.42 4-10
190.61

Apollo overcome starter's goose egg, defeat MangoKid, 195.80-182.42

Both teams were frustrated by starters who put up goose eggs, but Apollo were able to persevere and earn the victory, coming out on top with a 195.80-182.42 win over MangoKid. MangoKid grabbed a 6.50-point lead on Thursday, but Apollo held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Darius Leonard (30.1 points) and Younghoe Koo (20.3). DeAndre Hopkins (12 Rush Yds, 120 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Matt Ryan (313 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) were the leaders for MangoKid in the loss. This marks the second time this season Apollo have beaten MangoKid, after winning 184.84-154.76 in their last matchup. Apollo (11-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. MangoKid will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 4-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Apollo   MangoKid

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Leonard overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 30.1 points against his 9.92-point projection. In a 38-35 loss to the Buccaneers, he made 9 tackles and intercepted 2 passes. Leonard ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Saints next week.
Darius Leonard

Top Player Comparison

Apollo
Points
% of total points 195.8
1
Darius Leonard
LB
30.1
9.92
15.4%
2
Younghoe Koo
K
20.3
8.35
10.4%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
18
15.14
9.2%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
15.5
22.66
7.9%
MangoKid
Points
% of total points 182.42
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
26.2
19.25
14.4%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
21.32
19.15
11.7%
3
Jared Cook
TE
20.4
9.36
11.2%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
19.4
14.94
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which MangoKid became the proud owner of a 138.02-135.90 lead. Younghoe Koo had a 50-yard field goal for Apollo, while Mike Evans had a 61-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, DeAndre Hopkins had a 43-yard touchdown catch for MangoKid, while Matt Ryan had a 93-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Keenan Allen had a 45-yard catch for Apollo, helping the team to a 185.20-170.42 lead.

Points By Position

  Apollo   MangoKid

StatSmack

They don't even seem to consider you a threat. Apollo have a winning record vs MangoKid this season despite averaging fewer points against them (190.32) than their overall season average (203.26).
We heard scoring helps you win. Apollo are doing a better job of that, averaging 203.26 versus MangoKid's 174.99.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Apollo (11-3) have a better record than MangoKid (4-10).
Even the computers think Apollo have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (216.53) than MangoKid (186.56).
Once Apollo put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than MangoKid (2 vs 0).
Apollo have the clutch gene, with more close wins than MangoKid (1 vs 0).
By position, Apollo have outscored MangoKid at QB, RB, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Apollo don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 26 points, highest in the league.
Apollo are in the playoffs. MangoKid are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey MangoKid, 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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