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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
East Rutherford Zoo
9-5 182.85
172.46
 
VS
proj
Runnin Gunmen
138.7 8-6
131.67

Unable to overcome multiple busts, Runnin Gunmen fall to East Rutherford Zoo, 182.85-138.70

Hindered by two starters who put up goose eggs (Kareem Hunt and Bilal Powell), Runnin Gunmen were unable to overcome East Rutherford Zoo, which secured a 182.85-138.70 victory. East Rutherford Zoo earned a 43.05-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 49.4 points from Aaron Jones (78 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 28 Rec Yds) and Davante Adams (7 Rec, 81 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and never looked back. Julio Jones (33.2 points) and Ben Roethlisberger (26.1) did their part for Runnin Gunmen in the loss. This marks the first time this season East Rutherford Zoo have knocked off Runnin Gunmen, after falling 177.9-149.35 in their last matchup. East Rutherford Zoo will look to not lose that winning feeling in next week's semifinal round, while Runnin Gunmen seek to bounce back and lock up 5th Place.

Matchup Timeline

  East Rutherford Zoo   Runnin Gunmen

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos, Kittle recorded 48 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 13.6-point projection and was much higher than his 17.76-point season scoring average. Kittle ranks #54 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
George Kittle

Top Player Comparison

East Rutherford Zoo
Points
% of total points 182.85
1
George Kittle
TE
48
13.6
26.3%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
27.2
22.51
14.9%
3
Davante Adams
WR
22.2
21.05
12.1%
4
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
20
16.9
10.9%
Runnin Gunmen
Points
% of total points 138.7
1
Julio Jones
WR
33.2
24.51
23.9%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
26.1
31.4
18.8%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
21.4
17.26
15.4%
4
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
17
19.96
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Aaron Jones had a 29-yard touchdown run for East Rutherford Zoo, while Cam Newton had a 40-yard pass to contribute to a 112.85-69.80 lead for East Rutherford Zoo.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which East Rutherford Zoo owned a 166.65-138.70 lead. For East Rutherford Zoo, George Kittle had a 85-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch. Nelson Agholor made the highlight reel for Runnin Gunmen with a 42-yard catch.
Monday
Stefon Diggs had a 48-yard catch for East Rutherford Zoo on Monday night, helping to pad the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  East Rutherford Zoo   Runnin Gunmen

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Runnin Gunmen need some help then, averaging just 157.24 versus East Rutherford Zoo's 184.92.
Even the machines think East Rutherford Zoo have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (173.98) than Runnin Gunmen (149.13).
East Rutherford Zoo should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Runnin Gunmen (9 vs 7).
By position, East Rutherford Zoo have outscored Runnin Gunmen at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
East Rutherford Zoo don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 21 points, highest in the league.
The starters for East Rutherford Zoo had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Runnin Gunmen (1).
Hey Runnin Gunmen, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

East Rutherford Zoo
Assembling a lineup that won by more than 44 points this past week... we deem that to be a job done right. Let's tip our cap to the GM of Runnin Gunmen, take this victory in stride, and continue on our way towards a fantasy championship.
Runnin Gunmen
Fortunately, this week's problem was pretty easy to diagnose, Runnin Gunmen. Going with Kareem Hunt and Bilal Powell in a tough fantasy matchup... let's all put this behind us and move on?