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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Omaha Orangatans
10-4 291.45
328.01
 
VS
proj
Memphis Showboats
268.85 6-8
336.19

Offensively challenged Omaha Orangatans defeat Memphis Showboats, 291.45-268.85

Omaha Orangatans came out on top with a 291.45-268.85 win over Memphis Showboats despite ranking only eighth in the league in points scored for the week. Omaha Orangatans leapt out to an 87.8-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 86 points from Justin Jefferson (11 Rec, 223 Rec Yds) and Davis Mills (175 Pass Yds) and never looked back. Geno Smith (63.2 points) did his part for Memphis Showboats in the loss. This marks the second time this season Omaha Orangatans have taken down Memphis Showboats, after winning 289.2-288.1 in their last matchup. Omaha Orangatans (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Memphis Showboats (6-8) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Omaha Orangatans   Memphis Showboats

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jefferson caught 11 passes for 223 yards as the Vikings lost to the Lions 34-23. In doing so, he put up 55.3 points to scored 83.5% higher than his 30.14-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Omaha Orangatans this week. Next week, Jefferson will play the Colts.
Justin Jefferson

Top Player Comparison

Omaha Orangatans
Points
% of total points 291.45
1
Russell Wilson
QB
65.55
56.31
22.5%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
55.3
30.14
19%
3
Davis Mills
QB
30.7
40.14
10.5%
4
Dre Greenlaw
LB
29
16.13
10%
Memphis Showboats
Points
% of total points 268.85
1
Geno Smith
QB
63.2
48.33
23.5%
2
QB
61.25
65.64
22.8%
3
WR
31.1
31.35
11.6%
4
Leighton Vander Esch
LB
24
14.92
8.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Jefferson had a 47-yard catch for Omaha Orangatans, contributing to a 160.10-72.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, but after all was said and done, Omaha Orangatans owned a 263.65-172.00 lead. For Omaha Orangatans, Russell Wilson had a 66-yard touchdown pass. Geno Smith made the highlight reel for Memphis Showboats with a 24-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Omaha Orangatans   Memphis Showboats

StatSmack

They're not even trying that hard. Omaha Orangatans have a winning record vs Memphis Showboats this season despite scoring less against them on average (290.33) than their average (311.3).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Memphis Showboats. They've lost three in a row.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Omaha Orangatans (10-4) have a better record than Memphis Showboats (6-8).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Memphis Showboats has left more points on the bench this season (1,349.75) than Omaha Orangatans (1,138.05).
Omaha Orangatans don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Memphis Showboats (1 vs 0).
Omaha Orangatans laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (4) than Memphis Showboats (0).
Omaha Orangatans have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Memphis Showboats (2 vs 1).
Omaha Orangatans should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Memphis Showboats (8 vs 5).
By position, Omaha Orangatans have outscored Memphis Showboats at QB, RB, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Omaha Orangatans has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Memphis Showboats this season (-21).
The starters for Omaha Orangatans had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Memphis Showboats (1).
Hey Memphis Showboats, 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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