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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Tequila United
10-4 223.36
206.42
 
VS
proj
Mezdra Vikings
167.68 5-9
202.02

Tequila United beat Mezdra Vikings for fourth straight win, 223.36-167.68

Tequila United extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought victory over Mezdra Vikings, securing a 223.36-167.68 win. It was the third consecutive loss for Mezdra Vikings. Tequila United grabbed an early 8.20-point lead on Thursday. Mezdra Vikings came back to take the lead during the late round of games on Sunday, powered by Melvin Gordon III (27.9 points) and Jared Goff (16.3). Not to be deterred, Tequila United got it going later that night, as the Green Bay Packers defense (15.88 points) and Rasul Douglas (15.2) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the second time this season Tequila United have gotten the best of Mezdra Vikings, after winning 209.56-205.2 in their last matchup. Tequila United (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Mezdra Vikings will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Tequila United   Mezdra Vikings

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Douglas overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 15.2 points against his 3.8-point projection. In a 45-30 win over the Bears, he made 2 tackles and intercepted a pass. Douglas ranks #1 among fantasy CBs this season and will face the Ravens next week.
Rasul Douglas

Top Player Comparison

Tequila United
Points
% of total points 223.36
1
James Conner
RB
31.6
17.96
14.1%
2
Taysom Hill
QB
30.6
25.92
13.7%
3
Matthew Stafford
QB
26.78
24.96
12%
4
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
19.7
13.77
8.8%
Mezdra Vikings
Points
% of total points 167.68
1
Melvin Gordon III
RB
27.9
10.53
16.6%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
22.52
28.91
13.4%
3
Jared Goff
QB
16.3
16.82
9.7%
4
Greg Zuerlein
K
13
8.99
7.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Tequila United owned a 100.90-75.98 lead. For Tequila United, Taysom Hill had a 44-yard touchdown run. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Mezdra Vikings with a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass.
Monday
Matthew Stafford had a 52-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass for Tequila United during Monday Night Football, helping to pad the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Tequila United   Mezdra Vikings

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Mezdra Vikings, Tequila United averaged more points (216.46) than they usually score (205.21).
Get on their level! Mezdra Vikings have lost their last three matchups, while Tequila United have won four straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Mezdra Vikings need some help then, averaging just 183.82 versus Tequila United's 205.21.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Tequila United (10-4) have a better record than Mezdra Vikings (5-9).
Once Tequila United put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Mezdra Vikings (2 vs 0).
Tequila United are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Mezdra Vikings (1).
Tequila United are clutch masters, with more close wins than Mezdra Vikings (2 vs 0).
Tequila United should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Mezdra Vikings (5 vs 2).
Tequila United have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Mezdra Vikings (129 vs 105).
By position, Tequila United have outscored Mezdra Vikings at RB, WR, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Tequila United don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 24 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Tequila United had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Mezdra Vikings (2).
Tequila United are in the playoffs. Mezdra Vikings are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry Mezdra Vikings, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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