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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
ROARING TIGERS
9-5 100.08
102.68
 
VS
proj
Marty's Super Team
99.2 6-8
103.07

Despite top scorer Sanders, Marty's Super Team fall to ROARING TIGERS in 100.08-99.20 battle

Miles Sanders racked up 28 points for Marty's Super Team, the best total in the matchup and second-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish ROARING TIGERS, who came back to earn a 100.08-99.20 victory. ROARING TIGERS trailed 95.10-63.50 heading into Sunday night, but the team came storming back behind Justin Herbert, who passed for 367 yards and a touchdown for 19.48 points, and Jeff Wilson Jr., who ran for 26 yards (2.6 points). Miles Sanders (28 points) and Kirk Cousins (25) were the leaders for Marty's Super Team in defeat. This marks the second time this season ROARING TIGERS have beaten Marty's Super Team, after winning 101.42-92.94 in their last matchup. ROARING TIGERS (9-5) will look to notch another W against Dog House Blues, while Marty's Super Team (6-8) face off against Wyzar in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  ROARING TIGERS   Marty's Super Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 2 passes for 57 yards and a touchdown against the Buccaneers, Aiyuk put up 12.7 points this week. He scored 38% more than his 9.21-point projection and overachieved for the sixth time this season. Aiyuk ranks #57 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
Brandon Aiyuk

Top Player Comparison

ROARING TIGERS
Points
% of total points 100.08
1
Justin Herbert
QB
19.48
22.05
19.5%
2
WR
14.5
12.41
14.5%
3
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
12.7
9.21
12.7%
4
Dawson Knox
TE
12.1
6.11
12.1%
Marty's Super Team
Points
% of total points 99.2
1
Miles Sanders
RB
28
11.59
28.2%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
25
20.24
25.2%
3
Deebo Samuel
WR
12.4
11.46
12.5%
4
Jake Elliott
K
12
7.62
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Marty's Super Team became the proud owner of an 81.70-19.00 lead. For ROARING TIGERS, Dawson Knox had a 24-yard touchdown catch. Kirk Cousins had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass for Marty's Super Team, while Miles Sanders had a 40-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Brandon Aiyuk had a 32-yard touchdown catch for ROARING TIGERS, who trailed 95.10-63.50 after the late afternoon action.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass for ROARING TIGERS, who trailed 99.20-85.58 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  ROARING TIGERS   Marty's Super Team

StatSmack

"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. ROARING TIGERS (9-5) have a better record than Marty's Super Team (6-8).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. ROARING TIGERS has left fewer points on the bench this season (515.02) than Marty's Super Team (660.5).
Marty's Super Team are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than ROARING TIGERS (5 vs 2).
ROARING TIGERS see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Marty's Super Team (0).
ROARING TIGERS are clutch masters, with more close wins than Marty's Super Team (3 vs 0).
ROARING TIGERS should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Marty's Super Team (5 vs 3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Marty's Super Team - they’ve made more transactions (1) than ROARING TIGERS (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, ROARING TIGERS have outscored Marty's Super Team at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
ROARING TIGERS has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Marty's Super Team this season (-10).
Don't worry Marty's Super Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

ROARING TIGERS
These types of narrow victories are incredibly important for the locker room. Persevering through trials and tribulations, while triumphing in the face of adversity... expect the ROARING TIGERS team chemistry to be stronger than ever heading into Week 15.
Marty's Super Team
With only one reception on three measly targets this past week, the starting running backs for Marty's Super Team obviously should investigate why their quarterbacks are giving them the cold shoulder.