Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 14

Weekly
Grade
LVR
10-4 153.94
124.88
 
VS
proj
Soprano Jr.'s Team
92.3 7-7
93.88

LVR knock off Soprano Jr.'s Team in 153.94-92.30 beatdown

LVR stepped up and outperformed expectations, cruising to a 153.94-92.30 win over Soprano Jr.'s Team, who fell short of projections. Soprano Jr.'s Team grabbed a 13.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all LVR after that. They were led by Aaron Rodgers (29.64 points) and James Conner (29). The Dallas Cowboys defense (20 Pts Allowed, 224 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) and Russell Wilson (260 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) led the way for Soprano Jr.'s Team in defeat. This marks the second time this season LVR have knocked off Soprano Jr.'s Team, after winning 133.16-112.18 in their last matchup. LVR (10-4) will look to earn another W against KRAPPERNACKER, while Soprano Jr.'s Team (7-7) face Steve's Team in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  LVR   Soprano Jr.'s Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Andrews overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 23 points against his 10.76-point projection. During a 24-22 loss to the Browns, he caught 11 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown. Andrews ranks #43 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
Mark Andrews

Top Player Comparison

LVR
Points
% of total points 153.94
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
29.64
23.41
19.3%
2
James Conner
RB
29
14.44
18.8%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
24.8
19.23
16.1%
4
Mark Andrews
TE
23
10.76
14.9%
Soprano Jr.'s Team
Points
% of total points 92.3
1
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
22
6.37
23.8%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
21.2
22.06
23%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
15.4
16.97
16.7%
4
Greg Joseph
K
13
8.81
14.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which Soprano Jr.'s Team owned a 63.70-45.50 lead. For LVR, Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for Soprano Jr.'s Team with a 55-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers connected with Aaron Jones for a 23-yard touchdown pass for LVR. Rodgers also lit up the scoreboard with a 38-yard touchdown pass to contribute to a 100.14-82.20 lead for LVR.
Monday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Monday night. For LVR, Cooper Kupp had a 44-yard catch. Christian Kirk made the highlight reel for Soprano Jr.'s Team with a 47-yard catch and a 41-yard catch.

Points By Position

  LVR   Soprano Jr.'s Team

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Soprano Jr.'s Team, LVR averaged more points (143.55) than they usually score (126.18).
We heard scoring helps you win. Soprano Jr.'s Team need some help then, averaging just 100.76 versus LVR's 126.18.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" LVR (10-4) have a better record than Soprano Jr.'s Team (7-7).
Even the computers think LVR have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (127.99) than Soprano Jr.'s Team (110.58).
LVR don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Soprano Jr.'s Team (7 vs 1).
LVR should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Soprano Jr.'s Team (8 vs 2).
LVR have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Soprano Jr.'s Team (57 vs 47).
Soprano Jr.'s Team have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than LVR (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, LVR have outscored Soprano Jr.'s Team at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
LVR don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 22 points, highest in the league.
The starters for LVR had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Soprano Jr.'s Team (3).
Time to rest the starters for LVR. They've clinched a playoff spot while Soprano Jr.'s Team are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about Soprano Jr.'s Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

LVR
In a matchup that showcases the top-scoring teams in the league, LVR (10-4) battle KRAPPERNACKER (9-5) in Week 15. Over the past two weeks, LVR has put up 126.6 points per game, while KRAPPERNACKER has averaged 119.16 per contest.
Soprano Jr.'s Team
In a matchup between the two lowest-scoring teams in Yahoo Public 54288 league, Soprano Jr.'s Team (7-7) battle Steve's Team (0-14) in Week 15. Over the last three weeks, Soprano Jr.'s Team has scored 100.27 points per game, while Steve's Team has averaged only 63.49 per contest.