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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
PATRIOTS RULE
10-4 208.53
197.88
 
VS
proj
Mike's Team
147.73 2-12
134.75

PATRIOTS RULE overcome starter's goose egg, top Mike's Team, 208.53-147.73

Both teams were hindered by starters who put up 0 points, but PATRIOTS RULE were able to persevere and earn the victory, earning a 208.53-147.73 win over Mike's Team. PATRIOTS RULE earned an early 23.89-point lead on Thursday. Mike's Team came back to take the lead during the early games on Sunday, powered by KJ Hamler (23.1 points) and Ryan Tannehill (17.98). Not to be deterred, PATRIOTS RULE made a run later that afternoon, as Aaron Rodgers (36.35 points) and Kenny Moore II (10) put them back in the lead for good. PATRIOTS RULE (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Mike's Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 2-12.

Matchup Timeline

  PATRIOTS RULE   Mike's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Moore II overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 10 points against his 5.29-point projection. During a 44-27 win over the Raiders, he made 5 tackles and intercepted a pass. Moore II ranks #1 among fantasy CBs this season and will face the Texans next week.
Kenny Moore II

Top Player Comparison

PATRIOTS RULE
Points
% of total points 208.53
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
36.35
25.5
17.4%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
19.2
12.87
9.2%
3
Tom Brady
QB
18.34
23.43
8.8%
4
Khalil Mack
LB
17.75
5.63
8.5%
Mike's Team
Points
% of total points 147.73
1
KJ Hamler
WR
23.1
7.08
15.6%
2
Taysom Hill
QB
19.24
19.99
13%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
17.98
21.37
12.2%
4
A.J. Green
WR
13.45
4.47
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, after which Mike's Team owned a 100.88-92.93 lead. A.J. Brown had a 37-yard touchdown catch for PATRIOTS RULE, while Tom Brady had a 48-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, KJ Hamler had a 49-yard touchdown catch and a 37-yard touchdown catch for Mike's Team, while Ryan Tannehill had a 37-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was PATRIOTS RULE who grabbed the lead, 170.78-147.73. For PATRIOTS RULE, Aaron Rodgers had a 56-yard touchdown pass. Taysom Hill made the highlight reel for Mike's Team with a 37-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  PATRIOTS RULE   Mike's Team

Game Notes

Half of the starters on PATRIOTS RULE scored higher than their projected point totals.
Mike's Team had only 10 of their 24 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could have looked differently, as PATRIOTS RULE had one starter score zero points, while Mike's Team had three.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with PATRIOTS RULE. They won, but failed to cover the 63.13-point projected margin of victory.
Despite the loss, KJ Hamler scored 23.1 points, the third-highest score for a wide receiver this week.

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