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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Stews Sloppy Seconds
7-7 126.85
134.3
 
VS
proj
Refreshment&Narcotic
64.14 7-7
131.9

Refreshment&Narcotic succumb to Stews Sloppy Seconds, 126.85-64.14

Refreshment&Narcotic were unable to live up to their projected point total, as Stews Sloppy Seconds earned a 126.85-64.14 win. Refreshment&Narcotic leapt out to a 21.68-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive showings from Josh Allen (21.58 points) and Jake Elliott (12). But Stews Sloppy Seconds held the lead the rest of the way, powered by , who for 34.3 points, and Geno Smith, who passed for 264 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 20 yards (28.56 points). This marks the second time this season Stews Sloppy Seconds have beaten Refreshment&Narcotic, after winning 148.5-143.52 in their last matchup. Stews Sloppy Seconds ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 7-7. Refreshment&Narcotic (7-7) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  Stews Sloppy Seconds   Refreshment&Narcotic

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 27 points, surrendering 328 yards, and intercepting a pass against the Patriots, the Cardinals defense scored 19.04 points this week. They just beat their 16.6-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. The Cardinals defense ranks #10 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Broncos next week.
The Arizona Cardinals defense

Top Player Comparison

Stews Sloppy Seconds
Points
% of total points 126.85
1
RB
34.3
20.44
27%
2
Geno Smith
QB
28.56
27.56
22.5%
3
WR
22.7
10.79
17.9%
4
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
19.04
16.6
15%
Refreshment&Narcotic
Points
% of total points 64.14
1
Josh Allen
QB
21.58
33.15
33.6%
2
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
14.16
22.74
22.1%
3
Jake Elliott
K
12
7.53
18.7%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
7.6
19.27
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Josh Allen had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Refreshment&Narcotic, helping the team to a 41.18-19.50 lead.
Sunday Late
Geno Smith had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Stews Sloppy Seconds, who trailed 55.34-48.66 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Stews Sloppy Seconds   Refreshment&Narcotic

Game Notes

Stews Sloppy Seconds got the W despite the fact that only four of their nine starting players scored higher than their point projections.
Refreshment&Narcotic had only one of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Was Refreshment&Narcotic even trying this week? They started three players who scored zero points.
, Geno Smith, and all scored more points than Josh Allen, the leading scorer for Refreshment&Narcotic.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Both teams scored under their projected point total.
Stews Sloppy Seconds ranked 9th in the league in scoring this week, while Refreshment&Narcotic ranked 12th.
The matchup's 62.71-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Not only did Stews Sloppy Seconds win, but they also covered the 2.4-point projected margin of victory.

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