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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Magic Michael
7-7 121.88
130.81
 
VS
proj
Instant Kamara
102 9-5
141.62

Instant Kamara fall short of expectations, succumb to Magic Michael, 121.88-102.00

Instant Kamara were unable to rise to the occasion, as Magic Michael came from behind for a 121.88-102.00 win. Magic Michael trailed 102.00-90.38 heading into Monday night, but the unit came storming back behind the Seattle Seahawks defense, who allowed only 7 points, surrendered 276 yards, and forced a fumble for 16 points, and Adam Thielen, who caught 5 passes for 70 yards (12.8 points). Jarvis Landry (54 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 57 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Davante Adams (7 Rec, 81 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for Instant Kamara in defeat. This marks the first time this season Magic Michael have gotten the best of Instant Kamara, after falling 152.4-121.74 in their last matchup. Magic Michael ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 7-7. Instant Kamara (9-5) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  Magic Michael   Instant Kamara

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 16 points, the Seahawks defense more-than-doubled their 7.12-point projection in a 21-7 win over the Vikings. They allowed only 7 points, surrendered 276 yards, and forced a fumble to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Magic Michael this week. Next week, the Seahawks will go up against the 49ers.
The Seattle Seahawks defense

Top Player Comparison

Magic Michael
Points
% of total points 121.88
1
Joe Mixon
RB
24.8
14.99
20.3%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
20.8
20.38
17.1%
3
Lamar Jackson
QB
18.98
19.91
15.6%
4
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
16
7.12
13.1%
Instant Kamara
Points
% of total points 102
1
Jarvis Landry
WR
24.1
14.27
23.6%
2
Davante Adams
WR
21.1
19.2
20.7%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
15.7
22.37
15.4%
4
Cam Newton
QB
11.9
22.07
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jarvis Landry had a 51-yard touchdown catch and a 51-yard run for Instant Kamara, while Cam Newton had a 40-yard pass, helping Instant Kamara to a 81.60-45.48 lead.
Sunday Night
Greg Zuerlein had a 50-yard field goal for Instant Kamara, contributing to a 102.00-90.38 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Magic Michael   Instant Kamara

StatSmack

You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Instant Kamara has left more points on the bench this season (662.72) than Magic Michael (610.64).
Magic Michael laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Instant Kamara (0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Instant Kamara - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Magic Michael (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Magic Michael have outscored Instant Kamara at WR and K this season.
Hey Instant Kamara, 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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