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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
E TRAIN
12-2 161.48
131.56
 
VS
proj
Division 26 🌲
101.32 6-8
102.72

E TRAIN defeat Division 26 🌲 for seventh straight win in 161.48-101.32 rout

E TRAIN extended their win streak to seven games with a easy victory over Division 26 🌲, cruising to a 161.48-101.32 win. E TRAIN took a 23.26-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Christian McCaffrey (25.1 points) and Tyreek Hill (18.5) and never looked back. Tom Brady (26.62 points) and Michael Thomas (15.3) were the leaders for Division 26 🌲 in defeat. This marks the second time this season E TRAIN have beaten Division 26 🌲, after winning 128.5-91.22 in their last matchup. E TRAIN will look to keep the streak alive in the semifinal round next week, while Division 26 🌲 attempt to rebound and finish the season with a win.

Matchup Timeline

  E TRAIN   Division 26 🌲

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kittle overachieved for the ninth time this season, scoring 30.5 points against his 10.03-point projection. During a 20-14 win over the Broncos, he caught 7 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown. Kittle ranks #54 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
George Kittle

Top Player Comparison

E TRAIN
Points
% of total points 161.48
1
George Kittle
TE
30.5
10.03
18.9%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
25.1
22.05
15.5%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
18.5
15.16
11.5%
4
Deshaun Watson
QB
18.18
21.28
11.3%
Division 26 🌲
Points
% of total points 101.32
1
Tom Brady
QB
26.62
20.15
26.3%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
15.3
16.7
15.1%
3
Jared Cook
TE
15.1
9.89
14.9%
4
Darren Sproles
RB
11.1
3.83
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, after which E TRAIN had a 93.48-70.22 lead. Tyreek Hill had a 48-yard catch for E TRAIN, while Deshaun Watson had a 47-yard pass. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for Division 26 🌲 with a 37-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
George Kittle had a 85-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch for E TRAIN, while Brett Maher had a 62-yard field goal to contribute to a 136.98-101.32 lead for E TRAIN.

Points By Position

  E TRAIN   Division 26 🌲

StatSmack

E TRAIN are on fire, with victories in seven straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Division 26 🌲 need some help then, averaging just 111.98 versus E TRAIN's 138.55.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" E TRAIN (12-2) have a better record than Division 26 🌲 (6-8).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Division 26 🌲 has left more points on the bench this season (533.58) than E TRAIN (361.1).
Once E TRAIN put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Division 26 🌲 (10 vs 3).
E TRAIN laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Division 26 🌲 (0).
E TRAIN have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Division 26 🌲 (1 vs 0).
E TRAIN should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Division 26 🌲 (11 vs 5).
E TRAIN have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Division 26 🌲 (84 vs 54).
By position, E TRAIN have outscored Division 26 🌲 at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
E TRAIN don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 29 points, highest in the league.
The starters for E TRAIN had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Division 26 🌲 (1).
Hey Division 26 🌲, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

E TRAIN
Deploying a starting crew that accounted for 161.48 points this past week... we did what was needed and took care of business. Let's maintain this momentum as we roll into our Week 15 matchup.
Division 26 🌲
Talk about under-utilized. The starting backfield for Division 26 🌲 collectively logged three receptions on just four measly targets this past week. Get those offensive coordinators to set up a screen play or two in Week 15!