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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
D Montgomery Burns
8-6 125.28
115.71
 
VS
proj
Hocked and Loaded
111.28 5-9
99.88

Hocked and Loaded beat predictions but lose to D Montgomery Burns, 125.28-111.28

Hocked and Loaded beat expectations, but it wasn't enough to change the result. Predicted to triumph by a score of 115.71-99.88, D Montgomery Burns came back to earn a 125.28-111.28 victory over Hocked and Loaded. After trailing 111.28-70.08 heading into Sunday night, D Montgomery Burns charged back behind Davante Adams, who caught 10 passes for 121 yards and 2 touchdowns for 29.1 points, and the Green Bay Packers defense, who allowed 30 points, surrendered 347 yards, and forced 3 turnovers (15 points). The Tennessee Titans defense (26 points) and Taysom Hill (20.68) led the charge for Hocked and Loaded in the loss. This marks the second time this season D Montgomery Burns have taken down Hocked and Loaded, after winning 122.98-84.1 in their last matchup. D Montgomery Burns (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Hocked and Loaded will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  D Montgomery Burns   Hocked and Loaded

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Adams (10 Rec, 121 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 29.1 points against the Bears in Week 14. His scoring output was 61% more than his 18.07-point projection and was much higher than his 15.03-point season scoring average. Adams ranks #25 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
Davante Adams

Top Player Comparison

D Montgomery Burns
Points
% of total points 125.28
1
Davante Adams
WR
29.1
18.07
23.2%
2
Tom Brady
QB
24.68
17
19.7%
3
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
15
14.01
12%
4
Harrison Butker
K
14
9.49
11.2%
Hocked and Loaded
Points
% of total points 111.28
1
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
26
13.74
23.4%
2
Taysom Hill
QB
20.68
17.79
18.6%
3
Jalen Guyton
WR
16.2
6.9
14.6%
4
Evan McPherson
K
12
8.06
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Hocked and Loaded boasted a 66.68-36.30 lead. For D Montgomery Burns, Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal. Taysom Hill made the highlight reel for Hocked and Loaded with a 44-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Hocked and Loaded boasted a 111.28-70.08 lead. For D Montgomery Burns, Tom Brady had a 58-yard touchdown pass. Jalen Guyton made the highlight reel for Hocked and Loaded with a 59-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Davante Adams had a 38-yard touchdown catch for D Montgomery Burns to contribute to a 125.28-111.28 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  D Montgomery Burns   Hocked and Loaded

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Hocked and Loaded, D Montgomery Burns averaged more points (124.13) than they usually score (108.66).
We heard scoring helps you win. D Montgomery Burns are doing a better job of that, averaging 108.66 versus Hocked and Loaded's 91.13.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. D Montgomery Burns (8-6) have a better record than Hocked and Loaded (5-9).
Even the computers think D Montgomery Burns have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (112.93) than Hocked and Loaded (103.74).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. D Montgomery Burns has left fewer points on the bench this season (391.05) than Hocked and Loaded (447.34).
Hocked and Loaded are like a set of bad ACLs. They've been blown out more times than D Montgomery Burns (6 vs 1).
D Montgomery Burns should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Hocked and Loaded (4 vs 3).
Hocked and Loaded have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than D Montgomery Burns (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, D Montgomery Burns have outscored Hocked and Loaded at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
D Montgomery Burns has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Hocked and Loaded this season (-8).
The starters for D Montgomery Burns had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Hocked and Loaded (2).
The postseason awaits D Montgomery Burns. They've clinched a playoff spot while Hocked and Loaded are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Hocked and Loaded, 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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