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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Die Nasty
8-5-1 214
255.79
 
VS
proj
Rookies
179 6-7-1
196.46

Die Nasty find way to knock off Rookies 214-179 despite falling short of projections

Full of promise, Die Nasty underdelivered, at least compared to projections. Still, they secured a 214-179 win over Rookies. Rookies took a 2-point lead on Thursday, but Die Nasty held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (23 points) and Blake Martinez (23). Aaron Rodgers (196 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 44 Rush Yds) and Kiko Alonso (10 Tackles) were the leaders for Rookies in the loss. This marks the second time this season Die Nasty have knocked off Rookies, after winning 259.5-215 in their last matchup. Die Nasty ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 8-5-1. Rookies will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 6-7-1.

Matchup Timeline

  Die Nasty   Rookies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 10 tackles against the Browns, Jackson recorded 19 points this week. His scoring output was 38.1% more than his 13.76-point projection and was much higher than his 8.64-point season scoring average. Jackson ranks #1 among fantasy CBs this season and will face the Saints next week.
Donte Jackson

Top Player Comparison

Die Nasty
Points
% of total points 214
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
23
27.31
10.7%
2
Blake Martinez
LB
23
16.75
10.7%
3
Donte Jackson
CB
19
13.76
8.9%
4
Demario Davis
LB
16
16.71
7.5%
Rookies
Points
% of total points 179
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
23
24.14
12.8%
2
Kiko Alonso
LB
21
15.93
11.7%
3
T.Y. Hilton
WR
19
10.28
10.6%
4
Joe Schobert
LB
13
14.77
7.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Rookies, while T.Y. Hilton had a 60-yard catch, contributing to a 128-116 lead for Rookies.

Points By Position

  Die Nasty   Rookies

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Rookies, Die Nasty averaged more points (236.75) than they usually score (208.04).
We heard scoring helps you win. Rookies need some help then, averaging just 181.32 versus Die Nasty's 208.04.
Even the machines think Die Nasty have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (231.34) than Rookies (191.94).
Die Nasty don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rookies (3 vs 1).
By position, Die Nasty have outscored Rookies at QB, RB, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Die Nasty don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, third-highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about Rookies this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Die Nasty
Whoa, now that's what we love to see! A completion percentage of 86 percent this past go round for Mr. Efficient... Uh, sorry, I mean Ben Roethlisberger. That Raiders secondary didn't know what hit 'em! We know the GM of Die Nasty is thankful for that efficiency and attention to detail.
Rookies
Posting only one catch on four measly targets this past week, it seems like the starting RBs for Rookies should look into why their QBs are giving them the silent treatment.