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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Dynasty_21
8-6 172.73
157.47
 
VS
proj
2019 Champs
105.91 7-7
137.92

2019 Champs come up short of expectations, lose to Dynasty_21 in 172.73-105.91 rout

There's no way around it, 2019 Champs didn't do their job, at least according to projections, as Dynasty_21 rolled to a 172.73-105.91 win. 2019 Champs got out to a 17.10-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Dynasty_21 after that. They were led by George Kittle (36.6 points) and Saquon Barkley (24.21). Malcolm Jenkins (15.25 points) and Kirk Cousins (13.69) were the leading scorers for 2019 Champs in the loss. This marks the second time this season Dynasty_21 have knocked off 2019 Champs, after winning 176.15-141.41 in their last matchup. Dynasty_21 (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. 2019 Champs will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 7-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Dynasty_21   2019 Champs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos, Kittle scored 36.6 points this week. His scoring output crushed his 6.14-point projection and was much higher than his 9.26-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

Dynasty_21
Points
% of total points 172.73
1
George Kittle
TE
36.6
6.14
21.2%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
24.21
15.36
14%
3
Drew Brees
QB
20.51
28.21
11.9%
4
Joey Bosa
DE
12.25
11.58
7.1%
2019 Champs
Points
% of total points 105.91
1
Malcolm Jenkins
S
15.25
6.08
14.4%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
13.69
22.26
12.9%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
11.95
8.37
11.3%
4
Bradley Chubb
LB
10.25
5.18
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Saquon Barkley had a 78-yard touchdown run and a 52-yard run for Dynasty_21, helping the team to a 101.41-53.82 lead.
Sunday Late
George Kittle had a 85-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch for Dynasty_21, contributing to a 151.73-86.82 lead for the team.
Monday
Kirk Cousins had a 48-yard pass for 2019 Champs.

Points By Position

  Dynasty_21   2019 Champs

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against 2019 Champs, Dynasty_21 averaged more points (174.44) than they usually score (159.98).
We heard scoring helps you win. Dynasty_21 are doing a better job of that, averaging 159.98 versus 2019 Champs's 141.02.
Even the machines think Dynasty_21 have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (146.04) than 2019 Champs (130.93).
Once Dynasty_21 put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than 2019 Champs (5 vs 4).
Dynasty_21 are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than 2019 Champs (0 vs 1).
Dynasty_21 should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than 2019 Champs (10 vs 8).
By position, Dynasty_21 have outscored 2019 Champs at QB, WR, DEF, and IDP this season.
Dynasty_21 don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 12 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Dynasty_21 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for 2019 Champs (1).
The postseason awaits Dynasty_21. They've clinched a playoff spot while 2019 Champs are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry 2019 Champs, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Dynasty_21
You know, football is all about exploiting the mismatches. Thanks to stout performances by Saquon Barkley and Lamar Miller, our team certainly made that a point of emphasis this past week. We thoroughly outplayed 2019 Champs at running back (36.4 points to 7.92). Barkley had 197 total yards and a TD, while Miller logged 52 yards.
2019 Champs
We just took it easy so our players could dominate in next week, right? The five offensive position starters on 2019 Champs (two WRs, two RBs, one TE) combined to register 270 yards and just one touchdown in Week 14. The skill players on Dynasty_21 showed off how it's supposed to be done by logging 570 yards and three scores.