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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Team RamRod
9-5 134.3
98.21
 
VS
proj
Cock Strong Warriors
100.74 8-6
94.6

Team RamRod hand Cock Strong Warriors third straight loss in 134.30-100.74 rout

Team RamRod rolled to a 134.30-100.74 win to hand Cock Strong Warriors their third straight loss. Team RamRod earned a 13.92-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Saquon Barkley (27.7 points) and Travis Kelce (13.7) and never gave it back. George Kittle (29 points) and Matt Ryan (17.48) led the way for Cock Strong Warriors in the loss. This marks the second time this season Team RamRod have beaten Cock Strong Warriors, after winning 147.38-85.68 in their last matchup. Team RamRod will look to keep the streak alive in next week's semifinals, while Cock Strong Warriors attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win.

Matchup Timeline

  Team RamRod   Cock Strong Warriors

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bears defense allowed only 6 points, surrendered 214 yards, and intercepted 4 passes in a 15-6 win over the Rams. In doing so, they put up 23.68 points to more-than-double their 9.34-point projection, the fourth-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Bears will play the Packers.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Team RamRod
Points
% of total points 134.3
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
27.7
18.3
20.6%
2
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
25
11.87
18.6%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
23.68
9.34
17.6%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
13.7
10.12
10.2%
Cock Strong Warriors
Points
% of total points 100.74
1
George Kittle
TE
29
7.71
28.8%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
17.48
19.4
17.4%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
14.3
13.73
14.2%
4
Jordan Howard
RB
10.3
8.07
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Saquon Barkley had a 78-yard touchdown run and a 52-yard run for Team RamRod, while Randall Cobb had a 24-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 62.30-48.38 lead for Team RamRod.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Team RamRod owned a 100.80-82.88 lead. For Team RamRod, Brett Maher had a 62-yard field goal. George Kittle made the highlight reel for Cock Strong Warriors with a 85-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch.
Monday
Kirk Cousins had a 48-yard pass for Team RamRod during Monday Night Football, helping to pad the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Team RamRod   Cock Strong Warriors

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against Cock Strong Warriors, Team RamRod averaged more points (140.84) than they usually score (109.68).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Cock Strong Warriors. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Cock Strong Warriors need some help then, averaging just 101.14 versus Team RamRod's 109.68.
Team RamRod don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Cock Strong Warriors (6 vs 4).
Team RamRod have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Cock Strong Warriors (68 vs 55).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Cock Strong Warriors - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Team RamRod (1) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Team RamRod have outscored Cock Strong Warriors at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Team RamRod has a higher average scoring margin (10) than Cock Strong Warriors this season (0).
The starters for Team RamRod had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Cock Strong Warriors (2).
Hey Cock Strong Warriors, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Team RamRod
Hey, this sport is all about creating mismatches, right? We really took that to heart this week by thoroughly dominating Cock Strong Warriors at the wide receiver position (35.8 points to 14.1).
Cock Strong Warriors
We should use this past matchup as a learning experience and start thinking about next week, Cock Strong Warriors. Read up on what the Yahoo! Fantasy Experts are saying and configure the most-potent lineup possible in Week 15.