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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Curly Lambeau
7-7 147.7
147.19
 
VS
proj
WeatherMaker
118.6 2-12
127.19

Despite top scorer Hurts, WeatherMaker fall to Curly Lambeau in 147.7-118.6 landslide

WeatherMaker had the No. 1 scorer in the matchup with QB Jalen Hurts posting 47.4 points, the third-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Curly Lambeau, who rolled to a 147.7-118.6 victory. Curly Lambeau got out to a 12.0-point lead on Thursday behind Daniel Carlson and never let go of it. Jalen Hurts (47.4 points) and Miles Sanders (28.5) led the charge for WeatherMaker in defeat. This marks the second time this season Curly Lambeau have beaten WeatherMaker, after winning 193.9-112.7 in their last matchup. Curly Lambeau (7-7) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. WeatherMaker will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 2-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Curly Lambeau   WeatherMaker

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 11 passes for 223 yards against the Lions, Jefferson registered 33.3 points this week. His scoring output was 41.5% more than his 23.53-point projection and was much higher than his 21.34-point season scoring average. Jefferson ranks #9 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Justin Jefferson

Top Player Comparison

Curly Lambeau
Points
% of total points 147.7
1
Joe Burrow
QB
35.9
43.92
24.3%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
33.3
23.53
22.5%
3
Tony Pollard
RB
22.2
14.82
15%
4
DeVonta Smith
WR
17.4
12.66
11.8%
WeatherMaker
Points
% of total points 118.6
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
47.4
43.59
40%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
28.5
12.4
24%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
18.1
15.49
15.3%
4
Mike Evans
WR
8.4
12.44
7.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Daniel Carlson had a 52-yard field goal for Curly Lambeau, helping to stake the team to a 12.0-0.0 lead.
Sunday Early
There were several players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Curly Lambeau who owned the lead, 147.7-82.7. Joe Burrow had a 45-yard touchdown pass for Curly Lambeau, while Justin Jefferson had a 47-yard catch. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts had a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass for WeatherMaker, while Miles Sanders had a 40-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  Curly Lambeau   WeatherMaker

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against WeatherMaker, Curly Lambeau averaged more points (170.8) than they usually score (145.82).
We heard scoring helps you win. WeatherMaker need some help then, averaging just 128.56 versus Curly Lambeau's 145.82.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Curly Lambeau (7-7) have a better record than WeatherMaker (2-12).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. WeatherMaker has left more points on the bench this season (1,025.8) than Curly Lambeau (974.4).
Curly Lambeau don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than WeatherMaker (7 vs 1).
Curly Lambeau laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than WeatherMaker (0).
Curly Lambeau should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than WeatherMaker (8 vs 3).
Curly Lambeau have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than WeatherMaker (60 vs 47).
WeatherMaker have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Curly Lambeau (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Curly Lambeau have outscored WeatherMaker at QB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Curly Lambeau don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Curly Lambeau had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for WeatherMaker (3).
The postseason awaits Curly Lambeau. They've clinched a playoff spot while WeatherMaker are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey WeatherMaker, 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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