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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
The Mad Scientist
5-9 90.72
95.63
 
VS
proj
NOICE.
77.48 8-6
94.87

NOICE. fall to The Mad Scientist, 90.72-77.48

NOICE. were unable to bring their A game, falling short of projections, as The Mad Scientist secured a 90.72-77.48 win. The Mad Scientist never trailed in this one, coasting to victory behind and . James Conner (17.4 points) and Donovan Peoples-Jones (11.4) led the way for NOICE. in the loss. This marks the first time this season The Mad Scientist have beaten NOICE., after falling 112.82-67.24 in their last matchup. The Mad Scientist ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 5-9. NOICE. (8-6) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  The Mad Scientist   NOICE.

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Panthers defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 7 points against their 4.93-point projection. In a 30-24 win over the Seahawks, they allowed 24 points, surrendered 287 yards, and intercepted 2 passes. The Panthers defense ranks #9 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Steelers next week.
The Carolina Panthers defense

Top Player Comparison

The Mad Scientist
Points
% of total points 90.72
1
RB
25.4
8.54
28%
2
WR
20.1
14.93
22.2%
3
Tom Brady
QB
12.12
16.16
13.4%
4
Daniel Carlson
K
12
8.99
13.2%
NOICE.
Points
% of total points 77.48
1
James Conner
RB
17.4
11.84
22.5%
2
Donovan Peoples-Jones
WR
11.4
7.05
14.7%
3
Brett Maher
K
11
9.54
14.2%
4
Isiah Pacheco
RB
9.3
11.38
12%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Daniel Carlson had a 52-yard field goal for The Mad Scientist, who trailed 12.88-12.00 after the first game of the week.
Sunday Early
Brett Maher had a 53-yard field goal for NOICE., helping the team to a 39.28-25.00 lead.

Points By Position

  The Mad Scientist   NOICE.

Game Notes

The Mad Scientist won even though only four of their nine starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
NOICE. had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 13.24-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
The victory snaps a streak of three consecutive defeats for The Mad Scientist.
Not only did The Mad Scientist win, but they also covered the 0.76-point forecasted margin of victory.

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