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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Muscle Hamsters
7-7 149.63
100.84
 
VS
proj
Believeland
121 9-5
101.05

Muscle Hamsters defy projections, earn win against Believeland in 149.63-121.00 rout

Both teams brought their A game and outperformed projections, but Muscle Hamsters got the best of Believeland. Predicted to lose 101.05-100.84, Muscle Hamsters cruised to a 149.63-121.00 victory over Believeland. Believeland grabbed a 5.50-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Muscle Hamsters after that. They were led by Lamar Jackson, who passed for 163 yards , ran for 124 yards and scored 3 touchdowns for 33.83 points, and Jonathan Taylor, who racked up 165 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns (29.5 points). Kareem Hunt (26 points) and A.J. Brown (20.7) were the leaders for Believeland in the loss. This marks the second time this season Muscle Hamsters have knocked off Believeland, after falling 99.67-96.27 in their last matchup. Muscle Hamsters will look to not lose that winning feeling in the semifinals next week, while Believeland seek to bounce back and lock up a top-6 finish.

Matchup Timeline

  Muscle Hamsters   Believeland

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 26-7 win over the Giants, the Cardinals defense scored 20 points to more-than-quadruple their 4.26-point projection. They allowed only 7 points, surrendered 159 yards, and forced 3 fumbles to beat their projection by the fourth-highest percentage of any player in the league this season. Next week, the Cardinals will face the Eagles.
The Arizona Cardinals defense

Top Player Comparison

Muscle Hamsters
Points
% of total points 149.63
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
33.83
19.47
22.6%
2
Jonathan Taylor
RB
29.5
14.35
19.7%
3
Mike Gesicki
TE
21
7.25
14%
4
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
20
4.26
13.4%
Believeland
Points
% of total points 121
1
Kareem Hunt
RB
26
10.98
21.5%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
20.7
13.99
17.1%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
15.7
15.85
13%
4
Deshaun Watson
QB
15.1
18.94
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Muscle Hamsters had a 76.40-59.20 lead. For Muscle Hamsters, Mike Gesicki had a 29-yard touchdown catch. A.J. Brown had a 37-yard touchdown catch for Believeland, while Deshaun Watson had a 48-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Jonathan Taylor had a 62-yard touchdown run for Muscle Hamsters, while Mason Crosby had a 57-yard field goal, contributing to a 115.80-95.00 lead for Muscle Hamsters.
Monday
There were players with big-time moments on both teams on Monday night. For Muscle Hamsters, Lamar Jackson had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard run. Kareem Hunt made the highlight reel for Believeland with a 22-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Muscle Hamsters   Believeland

StatSmack

Believeland have a losing record against Muscle Hamsters this season, with a record of 1-2.
This isn't a fluke. In three games vs Believeland this season, Muscle Hamsters have averaged more points (120) than they usually score this season (104.03).
Believeland are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Muscle Hamsters (4 vs 3).
Muscle Hamsters laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Believeland (0).
By position, Muscle Hamsters have outscored Believeland at RB and TE this season.
The starters for Muscle Hamsters had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Believeland (3).
Hey Believeland, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Muscle Hamsters
Hey, finding mismatches is the key to football, right? Our team found one this past week and doubled up Believeland at the quarterback position (33.83 points to 15.1).
Believeland
Trust me (as a coach who's practically never NOT been on the hot seat)... You can take comfort in the fact that there's always that pro-bono Assistant Coaching gig open at the nearby high school down the road! Keep pushing forward, Believeland!