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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Woverines
8-6 208.36
163.4
 
VS
proj
Melvin's My Granddad
138.04 3-11
145.87

Woverines defy projections, defeat Melvin's My Granddad in 208.36-138.04 runaway

Woverines stepped up, rolling to a 208.36-138.04 win over Melvin's My Granddad, who fell short of projections. Woverines never trailed in this one, coasting to victory behind the New England Patriots defense (13 Pts Allowed, 323 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) and . The Baltimore Ravens defense (14 Pts Allowed, 329 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) and Justin Herbert (367 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) did their part for Melvin's My Granddad in defeat. This marks the second time this season Woverines have gotten the best of Melvin's My Granddad, after winning 124.54-122.18 in their last matchup. Woverines (8-6) will look to add to their success against No Creative Name Ideas, while Melvin's My Granddad (3-11) will take on Sleestack's Team in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Woverines   Melvin's My Granddad

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 49 points against their 23.01-point projection. During a 27-13 win over the Cardinals, they allowed only 13 points, surrendered 323 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. The Patriots defense ranks #75 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Woverines
Points
% of total points 208.36
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
49
23.01
23.5%
2
RB
32.4
12.46
15.6%
3
RB
29.3
19.47
14.1%
4
WR
24.1
22.91
11.6%
Melvin's My Granddad
Points
% of total points 138.04
1
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
22
20.36
15.9%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
19.48
21.27
14.1%
3
TE
18.7
9.39
13.5%
4
Ryan Tannehill
QB
17.76
17.77
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Geno Smith had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Woverines, who trailed 96.66-45.66 after the late afternoon slate.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass for Melvin's My Granddad, helping the team to a 116.14-53.46 lead.

Points By Position

  Woverines   Melvin's My Granddad

Game Notes

Woverines had seven of their 11 starters score higher than their projected point totals.
Melvin's My Granddad had only five of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
Woverines won despite starting Tee Higgins, who scored zero points.
Woverines had four players score more points than the leading scorer for Melvin's My Granddad.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Woverines scored more points than their projected total, while Melvin's My Granddad failed to reach their projection.
The matchup's 70.32-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Not only did Woverines earn the win, but they also easily covered the 17.53-point forecasted margin of victory.
Woverines moves to (5-1) in blowout games this season, while Melvin's My Granddad falls to (0-5).

Next Week Preview

Woverines
A couple of 8-6 squads will go at it as Woverines will go head-to-head against No Creative Name Ideas in Week 15. Something's got to give, as both teams have logged two straight victories. 14 weeks into the season, Woverines have accumulated the third-most points in the league. No Creative Name Ideas (141.58 PPG) are ranked eighth. Over the last three weeks, Woverines has put up 183.09 points per game, while No Creative Name Ideas has averaged just 149.99 per contest.
Melvin's My Granddad
On the docket next week, last-place Melvin's My Granddad (3-11) will square off against fifth-place Sleestack's Team (8-6). 14 weeks into the 2022 campaign, Melvin's My Granddad are ranked last in points scored, while Sleestack's Team have posted the sixth-highest point total in Dynasty Kings 7 league.