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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Petey T's Truthers
9-5 119.56
108.64
 
VS
proj
Isotopes
100.04 6-8
80.63

Petey T's Truthers knock off Isotopes for fifth straight win, 119.56-100.04

Petey T's Truthers extended their win streak to five games with a hard-fought victory over Isotopes, coming out on top with a 119.56-100.04 win. Isotopes earned a 27.84-point lead on Thursday behind 50.24 points from Dalvin Cook (205 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 17 Rec Yds) and Kirk Cousins (216 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 14 Rush Yds). But Petey T's Truthers held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Davante Adams (24.1 points) and Najee Harris (22.4). This marks the second time this season Petey T's Truthers have knocked off Isotopes, after winning 159.94-62.5 in their last matchup. Petey T's Truthers (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Isotopes will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Petey T's Truthers   Isotopes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Andrews (11 Rec, 115 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 17.5 points against the Browns in Week 14. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.57-point projection and was much higher than his 9.47-point season scoring average. Andrews ranks #43 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
Mark Andrews

Top Player Comparison

Petey T's Truthers
Points
% of total points 119.56
1
Davante Adams
WR
24.1
14.43
20.2%
2
Najee Harris
RB
22.4
14.64
18.7%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
18.3
15.18
15.3%
4
Mark Andrews
TE
17.5
8.57
14.6%
Isotopes
Points
% of total points 100.04
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
34.2
13.81
34.2%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
16.04
19.71
16%
3
Younghoe Koo
K
12
7.11
12%
4
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
11.9
11.26
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Dalvin Cook had a 29-yard touchdown run for Isotopes, while Kirk Cousins had a 62-yard touchdown pass, helping Isotopes to a 50.24-22.40 lead.
Sunday Night
Davante Adams had a 38-yard touchdown catch for Petey T's Truthers, who trailed 100.04-98.56 after Sunday night.
Monday
Cooper Kupp had a 44-yard catch for Petey T's Truthers on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Petey T's Truthers   Isotopes

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Isotopes, Petey T's Truthers averaged more points (139.75) than they usually score (106.15).
Petey T's Truthers are on a roll, with victories in five straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Isotopes need some help then, averaging just 86.39 versus Petey T's Truthers's 106.15.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Petey T's Truthers (9-5) have a better record than Isotopes (6-8).
Even the machines think Petey T's Truthers have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (107.59) than Isotopes (89.04).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Isotopes has left more points on the bench this season (505.8) than Petey T's Truthers (326.2).
Petey T's Truthers don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Isotopes (6 vs 3).
Petey T's Truthers are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Isotopes (0 vs 1).
By position, Petey T's Truthers have outscored Isotopes at RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Petey T's Truthers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 17 points, third-highest in the league.
Petey T's Truthers are in the playoffs. Isotopes are currently looking forward to next season.
Petey T's Truthers was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (2) than Isotopes (0).
Don't worry Isotopes, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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