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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
I’m Pickle Rick!
8-6 127.42
114.6
 
VS
proj
7th Place or Bust
117.24 8-6
119.49

I’m Pickle Rick! earn win against 7th Place or Bust, 127.42-117.24

I’m Pickle Rick! showed up, securing a 127.42-117.24 win over 7th Place or Bust, who fell short of projections. 7th Place or Bust earned an 18.1-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but I’m Pickle Rick! held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Jonathan Taylor, who racked up 165 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 35.5 points, and David Montgomery, who racked up 155 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (27 points). Kareem Hunt (26 points) and Russell Wilson (23.14) did everything they could for 7th Place or Bust in the loss. This marks the second time this season I’m Pickle Rick! have taken down 7th Place or Bust, after winning 113.08-88.2 in their last matchup. I’m Pickle Rick! will look to not lose that winning feeling in next week's semifinals, while 7th Place or Bust seek to rebound and lock up 5th Place.

Matchup Timeline

  I’m Pickle Rick!   7th Place or Bust

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 165 yards from scrimmage and running for 2 touchdowns against the Raiders, Taylor put up 35.5 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 14.41-point projection and was much higher than his 11.93-point season scoring average. Taylor ranks #52 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
Jonathan Taylor

Top Player Comparison

I’m Pickle Rick!
Points
% of total points 127.42
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
35.5
14.41
27.9%
2
David Montgomery
RB
27
13.79
21.2%
3
Josh Allen
QB
19.32
23.72
15.2%
4
Robert Tonyan
TE
12.1
8.49
9.5%
7th Place or Bust
Points
% of total points 117.24
1
Kareem Hunt
RB
26
10.98
22.2%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
23.14
26.33
19.7%
3
Kenyan Drake
RB
15.5
12.05
13.2%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
15.1
18.5
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
David Montgomery had an 80-yard touchdown run for I’m Pickle Rick!, who trailed 53.00-34.90 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Jonathan Taylor had a 62-yard touchdown run for I’m Pickle Rick! to contribute to a 100.10-91.24 lead for the team.
Monday
Kareem Hunt had a 22-yard touchdown catch for 7th Place or Bust.

Points By Position

  I’m Pickle Rick!   7th Place or Bust

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. I’m Pickle Rick! are doing a better job of that, averaging 119.4 versus 7th Place or Bust's 109.65.
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. 7th Place or Bust has left more points on the bench this season (755.88) than I’m Pickle Rick! (658.9).
7th Place or Bust are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than I’m Pickle Rick! (3 vs 1).
I’m Pickle Rick! laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than 7th Place or Bust (2).
I’m Pickle Rick! are clutch masters, with more close wins than 7th Place or Bust (1 vs 0).
I’m Pickle Rick! should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than 7th Place or Bust (7 vs 6).
By position, I’m Pickle Rick! have outscored 7th Place or Bust at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
I’m Pickle Rick! don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 9 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for I’m Pickle Rick! had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for 7th Place or Bust (1).
Hey 7th Place or Bust, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

I’m Pickle Rick!
Good work assembling a lineup that won by more than 10 points this past week. We did what was needed and took care of business.
7th Place or Bust
Don't beat yourself up too badly, 7th Place or Bust! Trust me here (this is coming from a coach who's experienced life on the hot seat)... You can always fall back on that pro-bono Assistant Coaching gig available at the local high school down the road!