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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Sharks
10-4 436.29
414.34
 
VS
proj
Jokers Wild
395.32 3-11
375.11

Back-and-forth battle ends with Sharks coming back to knock off Jokers Wild, 436.29-395.32

Well, that was exhilarating! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Sharks came back to earn a 436.29-395.32 win to hand Jokers Wild their fourth consecutive loss. Trailing 298.18-245.02 heading into Monday night, Sharks made a run behind James Conner, who racked up 114 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 55.97 points. This marks the second time this season Sharks have gotten the best of Jokers Wild, after winning 461.92-434.16 in their last matchup. Sharks (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Jokers Wild will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Sharks   Jokers Wild

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The 49ers defense overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 19.47 points against their 12.46-point projection. During 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

Sharks
Points
% of total points 436.29
1
RB
58.97
52.72
13.5%
2
James Conner
RB
55.97
44.11
12.8%
3
Tom Brady
QB
48.12
42.27
11%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
47.8
27.73
11%
Jokers Wild
Points
% of total points 395.32
1
RB
78.07
35.53
19.7%
2
Trevor Lawrence
QB
66.89
44.82
16.9%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
54.4
36.3
13.8%
4
Rachaad White
RB
39.53
35.68
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Trevor Lawrence had a 21-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Jokers Wild, contributing to a 147.12-80.23 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Brock Purdy had a 32-yard touchdown pass and a 27-yard touchdown pass for Sharks, helping the team to a 241.02-239.28 lead.

Points By Position

  Sharks   Jokers Wild

StatSmack

Jokers Wild are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last four matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Jokers Wild need some help then, averaging just 374.94 versus Sharks's 450.57.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Sharks (10-4) have a better record than Jokers Wild (3-11).
Even the machines think Sharks have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (465.52) than Jokers Wild (397.86).
Sharks don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Jokers Wild (2 vs 1).
Sharks should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Jokers Wild (7 vs 5).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Jokers Wild - they’ve made more transactions (7) than Sharks (1) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Sharks have outscored Jokers Wild at QB, RB, K, and DEF this season.
Sharks has a higher average scoring margin (63) than Jokers Wild this season (-43).
Sharks are in the playoffs. Jokers Wild are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Jokers Wild, 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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