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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Vikes
11-3 127.58
122.77
 
VS
proj
Do Your Job
113.5 7-7
107.84

Despite top scorer Rodgers, Do Your Job fall to Vikes, 127.58-113.50

Aaron Rodgers posted 30.9 points for Do Your Job, the best total in the matchup and fourth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Vikes, who secured a 127.58-113.50 victory. Vikes took a 58.48-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding showings from Dalvin Cook (102 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Ryan Tannehill (212 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and never looked back. Aaron Rodgers (290 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 13 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Chris Carson (76 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 22 Rec Yds) did their part for Do Your Job in the loss. This marks the second time this season Vikes have knocked off Do Your Job, after winning 152.3-94.14 in their last matchup. Vikes (11-3) will look to earn another W against Swagers81, while Do Your Job (7-7) will meet Lublin Packers in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Vikes   Do Your Job

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 12 tackles and recording 2 sacks against the Texans, Smith tallied 12 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 4.68-point projection and was much higher than his 5.21-point season scoring average. Smith ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Vikings next week.
Roquan Smith

Top Player Comparison

Vikes
Points
% of total points 127.58
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
20
15.9
15.7%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
19.4
11.89
15.2%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
16.48
18.96
12.9%
4
Ronald Jones II
RB
14.4
11.29
11.3%
Do Your Job
Points
% of total points 113.5
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
30.9
22.35
27.2%
2
Chris Carson
RB
15.8
13.74
13.9%
3
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
12.9
8.15
11.4%
4
Rodrigo Blankenship
K
12
7
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Vikes boasted a 72.38-13.90 lead. For Vikes, Ryan Tannehill had a 37-yard touchdown pass. Duke Johnson made the highlight reel for Do Your Job with a 48-yard catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Vikes who took the lead, 121.18-112.00. For Vikes, Calvin Ridley had a 39-yard touchdown catch. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for Do Your Job with a 56-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Vikes   Do Your Job

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Do Your Job, Vikes averaged more points (139.94) than they usually score (129.7).
We heard scoring helps you win. Vikes are doing a better job of that, averaging 129.7 versus Do Your Job's 106.4.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Vikes (11-3) have a better record than Do Your Job (7-7).
Even the machines think Vikes have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (117) than Do Your Job (106.65).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Vikes has left fewer points on the bench this season (350.83) than Do Your Job (420.8).
Once Vikes put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Do Your Job (9 vs 1).
Vikes should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Do Your Job (10 vs 8).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Do Your Job - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Vikes (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Vikes have outscored Do Your Job at RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Vikes don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Do Your Job, 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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