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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
WannaBes
9-5 94.32
107.89
 
VS
proj
Sunnydale Scoobies
92.36 6-8
100.08

WannaBes come back to beat Sunnydale Scoobies for third straight win in 94.32-92.36 battle

WannaBes extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind victory over Sunnydale Scoobies, staging a comeback to earn a 94.32-92.36 win. WannaBes trailed 92.36-82.82 heading into Sunday night, but the team made a comeback behind JuJu Smith-Schuster (6 Rec, 55 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). The Washington Football Team defense (27 points) and Austin Ekeler (14.6) led the charge for Sunnydale Scoobies in the loss. This marks the second time this season WannaBes have taken down Sunnydale Scoobies, after winning 130.7-97.06 in their last matchup. WannaBes (9-5) will look to sustain their momentum against Owen Sixteen, while Sunnydale Scoobies (6-8) will attempt to right the ship against Toxins.

Matchup Timeline

  WannaBes   Sunnydale Scoobies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Smith-Schuster overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 11.5 points against his 8.57-point projection. During a 26-15 loss to the Bills, he caught 6 passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Smith-Schuster ranks #65 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bengals next week.
JuJu Smith-Schuster

Top Player Comparison

WannaBes
Points
% of total points 94.32
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
23.62
25.37
25%
2
Kenyan Drake
RB
15
10.85
15.9%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
11.5
8.57
12.2%
4
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
11
12.18
11.7%
Sunnydale Scoobies
Points
% of total points 92.36
1
The Washington Football Team defense
DEF
27
8.93
29.2%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
14.6
13.72
15.8%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
14.6
12.03
15.8%
4
D'Andre Swift
RB
11
10.11
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, WannaBes boasted a 53.92-20.50 lead. For WannaBes, Patrick Mahomes had a 44-yard touchdown pass. DeAndre Hopkins made the highlight reel for Sunnydale Scoobies with a 41-yard catch.

Points By Position

  WannaBes   Sunnydale Scoobies

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Sunnydale Scoobies, WannaBes averaged more points (112.51) than they usually score (99.56).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Sunnydale Scoobies have lost their last three matchups, while WannaBes have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. WannaBes are doing a better job of that, averaging 99.56 versus Sunnydale Scoobies's 89.81.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" WannaBes (9-5) have a better record than Sunnydale Scoobies (6-8).
Once WannaBes put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Sunnydale Scoobies (3 vs 1).
WannaBes play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Sunnydale Scoobies (2).
WannaBes have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Sunnydale Scoobies (3 vs 2).
WannaBes should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Sunnydale Scoobies (3 vs 2).
By position, WannaBes have outscored Sunnydale Scoobies at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
WannaBes has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Sunnydale Scoobies this season (-15).
Time to rest the starters for WannaBes. They've clinched a playoff spot while Sunnydale Scoobies are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about Sunnydale Scoobies this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

WannaBes
The key to success in football is identifying the mismatches. Thanks to a solid showing by Patrick Mahomes, we doubled up Sunnydale Scoobies at the quarterback position this past week (23.62 points to 10.26). Mahomes went 24-for-34 for 393 yards, two TDs, and three INTs in a 33-27 win over the Dolphins.
Sunnydale Scoobies
Well, Sunnydale Scoobies, this week's problem isn't exactly advanced calculus. Choosing to start DeVante Parker and Noah Fant in what wound up being a tight fantasy matchup... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time?