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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
The Replacements
7-6-1 133.85
130.75
 
VS
proj
# 4 Broke My ♥
131.4 7-7
136.14

Despite top scorer the Seahawks defense, # 4 Broke My ♥ fall to The Replacements in 133.85-131.40 battle

The Seattle Seahawks defense racked up 20 points for # 4 Broke My ♥, the best total in the matchup and 20th-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish The Replacements, who eked out a 133.85-131.40 victory. # 4 Broke My ♥ made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. The Replacements led 118.85-111.40 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 20 points from the Seattle Seahawks defense on Monday night for # 4 Broke My ♥. Ryan Tannehill (21.3 points) and Austin Ekeler (15.9) won the week for The Replacements in the victory. The Replacements (7-6-1) will look to sustain their winning ways against The Philly Specials, while # 4 Broke My ♥ (7-7) will face TOUCH DOWN MY PANTS in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  The Replacements   # 4 Broke My ♥

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Alexander (10 Tackles) scored 13.25 points against the Falcons in Week 14. His scoring output was 82.3% more than his 7.27-point projection and was much higher than his 8.25-point season scoring average. Alexander ranks #1 among fantasy CBs this season and will face the Bears next week.
Jaire Alexander

Top Player Comparison

The Replacements
Points
% of total points 133.85
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
21.3
16.57
15.9%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
15.9
11.34
11.9%
3
Chris Carson
RB
15
11.66
11.2%
4
Jaire Alexander
CB
13.25
7.27
9.9%
# 4 Broke My ♥
Points
% of total points 131.4
1
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
20
8.12
15.2%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
18.34
21.49
14%
3
Brett Maher
K
14.5
8.35
11%
4
Eric Ebron
TE
13.5
11.29
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was The Replacements who emerged with the lead, 102.95-41.44. For The Replacements, Ryan Tannehill had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for # 4 Broke My ♥ with a 24-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Brett Maher had a 62-yard field goal for # 4 Broke My ♥, who trailed 118.85-108.45 after the late games.

Points By Position

  The Replacements   # 4 Broke My ♥

Game Notes

Eight of the 14 starting players on The Replacements scored higher than their projected point totals.
# 4 Broke My ♥ had only six of their 14 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final result could've looked differently, as each team had a starter that failed to score.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
The Replacements put up more points than their projected total, while # 4 Broke My ♥ fell short of their projection.
The Replacements ranked 5th in the league in scoring this week, while # 4 Broke My ♥ ranked 6th.
The matchup's 2.45-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
The Replacements moves to (2-3) in close games this season, while # 4 Broke My ♥ falls to (0-1).
Despite the loss, the Seattle Seahawks defense scored 20 points, the third-best score for a DEF this week.

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