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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Whoops Again
5-9 101.98
112.16
 
VS
proj
Rodents of Unusual Size
90.36 7-7
95.38

Despite top scorer Engram, Rodents of Unusual Size fall to Whoops Again, 101.98-90.36

Rodents of Unusual Size had the premier scorer in the league this week with TE Evan Engram racking up 33.7 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Whoops Again, who emerged victorious with a 101.98-90.36 victory. Whoops Again never trailed in this one, coasting to victory behind Tony Pollard (20.2 points) and Justin Herbert (19.48). Evan Engram (33.7 points) and Justin Tucker (11) led the way for Rodents of Unusual Size in the loss. This marks the first time this season Whoops Again have taken down Rodents of Unusual Size, after falling 137.5-93.42 in their last matchup. Whoops Again (5-9) will look to keep it rolling against Dude Love 3.6, while Rodents of Unusual Size (7-7) attempt to get back on track against Meh.

Matchup Timeline

  Whoops Again   Rodents of Unusual Size

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The 49ers defense overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 10 points against their 7.8-point projection. In a 35-7 win over the Buccaneers, they allowed only 7 points, surrendered 322 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The 49ers defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

Whoops Again
Points
% of total points 101.98
1
Tony Pollard
RB
20.2
13.06
19.8%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
19.48
22.05
19.1%
3
WR
15
14.75
14.7%
4
Najee Harris
RB
12
12.28
11.8%
Rodents of Unusual Size
Points
% of total points 90.36
1
Evan Engram
TE
33.7
6.23
37.3%
2
Justin Tucker
K
11
9.26
12.2%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
11
7.21
12.2%
4
Garrett Wilson
WR
10.8
8.5
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Evan Engram had a 21-yard touchdown catch for Rodents of Unusual Size, contributing to a 73.40-51.80 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass for Whoops Again, who trailed 89.70-86.98 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Whoops Again   Rodents of Unusual Size

Game Notes

Only three of the nine starters on Whoops Again scored more than their point projections.
Rodents of Unusual Size had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Both teams failed to reach their projected point total.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Whoops Again. They won, but did not cover the 16.78-point projected margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Evan Engram put up 33.7 points, the second-highest score for a tight end this season.

Coach Talk

Whoops Again
Putting together a lineup that won by 11.62 points this past week... we consider that to be a job well done. Let's tip our cap to the GM of Rodents of Unusual Size, take this win in stride, and continue the march towards a fantasy championship.
Rodents of Unusual Size
Trust us on this one, Rodents of Unusual Size... We've been in this industry for a long time now. Obstacles pop up, you suffer some defeats, your fans get whiny, and the local beat writers get a little nit-picky with distasteful interview questions. All part of living that coach life. Just remember that in the world of fantasy football, winning really does cure all!