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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Saul Elizarraras
9-5 20.91
24.24
 
VS
proj
Hancocks Beast
14.89 0-14
13.14

Offensively challenged Saul Elizarraras top Hancocks Beast, 20.91-14.89

While they ranked only 10th in the league in points scored for the week, Saul Elizarraras secured a 20.91-14.89 win over Hancocks Beast. Hancocks Beast nabbed a 1.77-point lead on Thursday, but Saul Elizarraras held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Justin Herbert (275 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 19 Rush Yds) and Tyrann Mathieu (5 Tackles, 1 Int). Tyler Lockett (3.22 points) and Ryan Tannehill (2.72) were the leaders for Hancocks Beast in the loss. This marks the second time this season Saul Elizarraras have taken down Hancocks Beast, after winning 29.71-17.06 in their last matchup. Saul Elizarraras (9-5) will look to maintain their momentum against sodinesTCL, while Hancocks Beast (0-14) will attempt to get back on track against 'T-N-T' Treat'ยง.

Matchup Timeline

  Saul Elizarraras   Hancocks Beast

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Butker made both of his FG attempts as the Chiefs beat the Raiders 48-9. In doing so, he put up 2.3 points and scored 70.4% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Saul Elizarraras this week. Butker will play the Chargers in Week 15.
Harrison Butker

Top Player Comparison

Saul Elizarraras
Points
% of total points 20.91
1
Justin Herbert
QB
3.77
3.6
18%
2
Tyrann Mathieu
S
3.55
1.88
17%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
2.98
2.45
14.3%
4
Harrison Butker
K
2.3
1.35
11%
Hancocks Beast
Points
% of total points 14.89
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
3.22
1.51
21.6%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
2.72
2.86
18.3%
3
Justin Tucker
K
2.1
1.36
14.1%
4
Justin Jefferson
WR
2.02
2.36
13.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Hancocks Beast had a 13.49-10.05 lead. For Saul Elizarraras, Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal. Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for Hancocks Beast, while Tyler Lockett had a 55-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 59-yard touchdown pass for Saul Elizarraras to contribute to a 15.78-14.89 lead for the team.
Monday
Cooper Kupp had a 44-yard catch for Saul Elizarraras on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Saul Elizarraras   Hancocks Beast

StatSmack

You're not even getting their "A" game. Saul Elizarraras have a winning record vs Hancocks Beast this season despite averaging fewer points against them (25.31) than their average (30.21).
Hancocks Beast would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last 14 matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Hancocks Beast need some help then, averaging just 15.53 versus Saul Elizarraras's 30.21.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Saul Elizarraras (9-5) have a better record than Hancocks Beast (0-14).
Even the computers think Saul Elizarraras have better players. Their projected average points is higher (30.59) than Hancocks Beast (15.16).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Hancocks Beast has left more points on the bench this season (98.18) than Saul Elizarraras (61.45).
Saul Elizarraras don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Hancocks Beast (4 vs 0).
Saul Elizarraras laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Hancocks Beast (0).
Saul Elizarraras don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Hancocks Beast (0 vs 1).
Saul Elizarraras have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Hancocks Beast (102 vs 82).
By position, Saul Elizarraras have outscored Hancocks Beast at QB, RB, WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Saul Elizarraras has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Hancocks Beast this season (-12).
Time to rest the starters for Saul Elizarraras. They've clinched a playoff spot while Hancocks Beast are currently on the outside looking in.
Saul Elizarraras was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (4) than Hancocks Beast (2).
There's not much good to say about Hancocks Beast this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Saul Elizarraras
Listen Saul Elizarraras, the good news is that we took this matchup by more than six points. The better news is that we've proven we're even better than this... in fact, our team's scoring average through Week 13 stood at 30.93. So yes, we're happy to have gotten this victory, but let's also get back up to where we know we can be!
Hancocks Beast
Hancocks Beast may find it tough to gripe about lack of opportunity this past week. As a group, our pass-catching corps (four WR and one TE) were targeted a grand total of 39 times in Week 14. With only 21 total receptions, that group may need to work on chemistry with their QBs.