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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Kamara Chameleon
11-3 266.5
255.02
 
VS
proj
The Mighty Midgets
256.2 5-9
209.09

The Mighty Midgets lose to Kamara Chameleon in 266.5-256.2 duel despite outperforming expectations

The Mighty Midgets stepped up and beat expectations, but it wasn't enough to swing the result as Kamara Chameleon squeaked by for a 266.5-256.2 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Kamara Chameleon led 250.5-192.9 heading into Monday night. The Mighty Midgets closed the gap behind Cooper Kupp, who caught 13 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown for 45.3 points, and the Los Angeles Rams defense, who allowed 23 points, surrendered 447 yards, and intercepted 2 passes (18 points). Kamara Chameleon were led by Justin Herbert, who passed for 275 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 19 yards for 74.4 points, and Hunter Renfrow, who caught 13 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown (38.7 points). This marks the second time this season Kamara Chameleon have beaten The Mighty Midgets, after winning 342.16-176.74 in their last matchup. Kamara Chameleon improve to 11-3 on the season, while The Mighty Midgets fall to 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Kamara Chameleon   The Mighty Midgets

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Renfrow caught 13 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown as the Raiders lost to the Chiefs 48-9. In doing so, he put up 38.7 points to more-than-double his 16.79-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Kamara Chameleon this week. In Week 15, Renfrow and the Raiders will square off against the Browns.
Hunter Renfrow

Top Player Comparison

Kamara Chameleon
Points
% of total points 266.5
1
Justin Herbert
QB
74.4
72.36
27.9%
2
Hunter Renfrow
WR
38.7
16.79
14.5%
3
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
32.9
28.73
12.3%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
30.5
36.66
11.4%
The Mighty Midgets
Points
% of total points 256.2
1
Russell Wilson
QB
57
62.95
22.2%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
45.3
29.86
17.7%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
42.2
18.75
16.5%
4
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
30.3
19.67
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for The Mighty Midgets, while Tyler Lockett had a 55-yard touchdown catch, helping The Mighty Midgets to a 139.7-127.6 lead.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Kamara Chameleon boasted a 202.0-192.9 lead. For Kamara Chameleon, Justin Herbert had a 59-yard touchdown pass. Ja'Marr Chase made the highlight reel for The Mighty Midgets with a 32-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Kamara Chameleon, helping the team to a 250.5-192.9 lead.
Monday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Monday night. For Kamara Chameleon, Matt Prater had multiple 53-yard field goals. Cooper Kupp made the highlight reel for The Mighty Midgets with a 44-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Kamara Chameleon   The Mighty Midgets

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against The Mighty Midgets, Kamara Chameleon averaged more points (304.33) than they usually score (257.22).
We heard scoring helps you win. Kamara Chameleon are doing a better job of that, averaging 257.22 versus The Mighty Midgets's 206.36.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Kamara Chameleon (11-3) have a better record than The Mighty Midgets (5-9).
Even the computers think Kamara Chameleon have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (271.81) than The Mighty Midgets (214.13).
Kamara Chameleon don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Mighty Midgets (4 vs 1).
Kamara Chameleon play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (1) than The Mighty Midgets (2).
Kamara Chameleon are clutch masters, with more close wins than The Mighty Midgets (1 vs 0).
Kamara Chameleon should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than The Mighty Midgets (6 vs 5).
By position, Kamara Chameleon have outscored The Mighty Midgets at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Kamara Chameleon don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 50 points, highest in the league.
Kamara Chameleon are in the playoffs. The Mighty Midgets are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey The Mighty Midgets, 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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