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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
The Wolverines
6-8 151.92
139.8
 
VS
proj
Scruffy Nerfherders
115.66 4-10
109.56

The Wolverines hand Scruffy Nerfherders third straight loss in 151.92-115.66 runaway

The Wolverines cruised to a 151.92-115.66 win to hand Scruffy Nerfherders their third straight loss. It didn't take long to learn who would lead the way in this one, as The Wolverines nabbed a 67.78-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 48.52 points from Tyler Lockett (5 Rec, 142 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Patrick Mahomes (258 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 20 Rush Yds). Josh Allen (308 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 109 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and the Kansas City Chiefs defense (9 Pts Allowed, 290 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers) did their part for Scruffy Nerfherders in the loss. This marks the first time this season The Wolverines have gotten the best of Scruffy Nerfherders, after falling 138.56-107.66 in their last matchup. The Wolverines ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-8. Scruffy Nerfherders will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 4-10.

Matchup Timeline

  The Wolverines   Scruffy Nerfherders

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 89 yards from scrimmage against the Buccaneers, Singletary scored 14.9 points this week. His scoring output was 54.4% more than his 9.65-point projection and was much higher than his 8.17-point season scoring average. Singletary will face the Panthers next week.
Devin Singletary

Top Player Comparison

The Wolverines
Points
% of total points 151.92
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
28.2
15.23
18.6%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
20.32
24.68
13.4%
3
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
19.2
13.01
12.6%
4
Baker Mayfield
QB
17
19.7
11.2%
Scruffy Nerfherders
Points
% of total points 115.66
1
Josh Allen
QB
39.22
23.98
33.9%
2
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
24
13.19
20.8%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
14.4
19.33
12.5%
4
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
13
9.99
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which The Wolverines emerged with a 113.82-46.04 lead. Patrick Mahomes had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass for The Wolverines, while Tyler Lockett had a 55-yard touchdown catch. Trevor Lawrence made the highlight reel for Scruffy Nerfherders with a 41-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Deebo Samuel had a 27-yard touchdown run for Scruffy Nerfherders, who trailed 151.92-115.66 after the late afternoon action.

Points By Position

  The Wolverines   Scruffy Nerfherders

StatSmack

Scruffy Nerfherders would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last three matchups.
Even the computers think The Wolverines have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (154.02) than Scruffy Nerfherders (142.94).
You can't win if you don't play. Scruffy Nerfherders has left more points on the bench this season (772.24) than The Wolverines (587.3).
The Wolverines don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Scruffy Nerfherders (2 vs 1).
The Wolverines have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Scruffy Nerfherders (1 vs 0).
By position, The Wolverines have outscored Scruffy Nerfherders at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for The Wolverines had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Scruffy Nerfherders (2).
The Wolverines was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (6) than Scruffy Nerfherders (3).
Hey Scruffy Nerfherders, 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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