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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Thad's Awful Team
11-3 180.78
171.74
 
VS
proj
Stickmans Ducky
166.7 6-8
159.37

Despite top scorer Taylor, Stickmans Ducky fall to Thad's Awful Team, 180.78-166.70

Jonathan Taylor posted 50.75 points for Stickmans Ducky, the best total in the matchup and second-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Thad's Awful Team, who rallied for a 180.78-166.70 victory. Thad's Awful Team trailed 166.70-136.26 heading into Monday night, but the unit roared back behind Kareem Hunt, who racked up 110 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns for 36.15 points, and Justin Tucker, who made his only FG attempt (8 points). Jonathan Taylor (150 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 15 Rec Yds) and Deshaun Watson (219 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 38 Rush Yds) carried the flag for Stickmans Ducky in defeat. This marks the second time this season Thad's Awful Team have taken down Stickmans Ducky, after winning 212.45-170.08 in their last matchup. Thad's Awful Team will look to keep it rolling in next week's semifinal round, while Stickmans Ducky seek to rebound and finish the season with a win.

Matchup Timeline

  Thad's Awful Team   Stickmans Ducky

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Dolphins in Week 14, Hill racked up 111 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 28.65 points and scored 32.2% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Thad's Awful Team this week. Next week, Hill will play the Saints.
Tyreek Hill

Top Player Comparison

Thad's Awful Team
Points
% of total points 180.78
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
48.76
54.96
27%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
36.15
15.54
20%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
29.2
19.63
16.2%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
28.65
21.67
15.8%
Stickmans Ducky
Points
% of total points 166.7
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
50.75
21.46
30.4%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
31.18
41.5
18.7%
3
Mike Davis
RB
29.7
18.42
17.8%
4
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
22.57
13.48
13.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Stickmans Ducky who grabbed the lead, 92.75-87.36. Patrick Mahomes connected with Tyreek Hill for a 44-yard touchdown pass for Thad's Awful Team. Hill also lit up the scoreboard with a 32-yard touchdown run. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for Stickmans Ducky with a 48-yard pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Stickmans Ducky who took the lead, 166.70-136.26. For Thad's Awful Team, Calvin Ridley had a 39-yard touchdown catch. Jonathan Taylor made the highlight reel for Stickmans Ducky with a 62-yard touchdown run.
Monday
Kareem Hunt had a 22-yard touchdown catch for Thad's Awful Team, while Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal on Monday night, helping lead Thad's Awful Team to the win.

Points By Position

  Thad's Awful Team   Stickmans Ducky

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Thad's Awful Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 199.52 versus Stickmans Ducky's 167.52.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Thad's Awful Team (11-3) have a better record than Stickmans Ducky (6-8).
Even the machines think Thad's Awful Team have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (176.51) than Stickmans Ducky (158.32).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Stickmans Ducky has left more points on the bench this season (1,150.32) than Thad's Awful Team (1,054.65).
Once Thad's Awful Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Stickmans Ducky (6 vs 5).
Thad's Awful Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Stickmans Ducky (11 vs 10).
By position, Thad's Awful Team have outscored Stickmans Ducky at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Thad's Awful Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 42 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Thad's Awful Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Stickmans Ducky (2).
Hey Stickmans Ducky, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Thad's Awful Team
Identifying mismatches is a big component to winning in football. We really took that to heart this week by doubling up Stickmans Ducky at the wide receiver position (67.8 points to 29.85).
Stickmans Ducky
Listen, Stickmans Ducky, I've been in this business long enough to realize that sometimes points can just miraculously appear out of the blue. Then in some cases (like this week) they don't! Hmmm, alright... asking for an additional 15 points may be a little excessive.