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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Fear&Loathing in AZ
8-6 99.6
95.16
 
VS
proj
Pinche’ BASShole
85.26 3-11
96.91

Pinche’ BASShole come up short of predictions, succumb to Fear&Loathing in AZ, 99.60-85.26

There's no way around it, Pinche’ BASShole dropped the ball, at least compared to projections, as Fear&Loathing in AZ came back for a 99.60-85.26 win. After trailing 85.26-80.10 heading into Monday night, Fear&Loathing in AZ roared back behind Matt Prater, who made all 3 of his FG attempts for 17.5 points, and the Arizona Cardinals defense, who allowed 30 points and 356 yards (2 points). Taysom Hill (26.3 points) and George Kittle (21.1) led the charge for Pinche’ BASShole in the loss. This marks the second time this season Fear&Loathing in AZ have beaten Pinche’ BASShole, after winning 71.41-60.78 in their last matchup. Fear&Loathing in AZ ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 8-6. Pinche’ BASShole will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 3-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Fear&Loathing in AZ   Pinche’ BASShole

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Prater overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 17.5 points against his 9.66-point projection. In a 30-23 loss to the Rams, he made all 3 of his FG attempts. Prater ranks #7 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Lions next week.
Matt Prater

Top Player Comparison

Fear&Loathing in AZ
Points
% of total points 99.6
1
Justin Herbert
QB
24.9
23.1
25%
2
Najee Harris
RB
22.4
14.64
22.5%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
18.5
14.13
18.6%
4
Matt Prater
K
17.5
9.66
17.6%
Pinche’ BASShole
Points
% of total points 85.26
1
Taysom Hill
QB
26.3
22.12
30.8%
2
George Kittle
TE
21.1
10.75
24.7%
3
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
11.9
11.26
14%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
8
13.54
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Taysom Hill had a 44-yard touchdown run for Pinche’ BASShole, helping the team to a 48.30-32.00 lead.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 59-yard touchdown pass for Fear&Loathing in AZ, who trailed 83.36-61.60 after the late afternoon games.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Fear&Loathing in AZ, who trailed 85.26-80.10 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Matt Prater had multiple 53-yard field goals for Fear&Loathing in AZ on Monday night, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Fear&Loathing in AZ   Pinche’ BASShole

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Pinche’ BASShole need some help then, averaging just 77.79 versus Fear&Loathing in AZ's 86.38.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Fear&Loathing in AZ (8-6) have a better record than Pinche’ BASShole (3-11).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Fear&Loathing in AZ has left fewer points on the bench this season (415.38) than Pinche’ BASShole (592.18).
Once Fear&Loathing in AZ put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Pinche’ BASShole (3 vs 2).
Fear&Loathing in AZ play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Pinche’ BASShole (1).
Fear&Loathing in AZ don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Pinche’ BASShole (0 vs 1).
Fear&Loathing in AZ should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Pinche’ BASShole (5 vs 2).
By position, Fear&Loathing in AZ have outscored Pinche’ BASShole at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Fear&Loathing in AZ has a higher average scoring margin (1) than Pinche’ BASShole this season (-13).
The starters for Fear&Loathing in AZ had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Pinche’ BASShole (1).
Hey Pinche’ BASShole, 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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