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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
OPALNUTZ
9-5 145.4
202.56
 
VS
proj
Zeke Squad
133.9 4-10
187.42

Offensively challenged OPALNUTZ knock off Zeke Squad, 145.4-133.9

OPALNUTZ emerged victorious with a 145.4-133.9 win over Zeke Squad in spite of ranking only 10th in the league in points scored for the week. OPALNUTZ never trailed in this one after nabbing a 6.0-point lead on Thursday behind Malcolm Butler. Ezekiel Elliott (33.2 points) and Jamison Crowder (21.7) were the top scorers for Zeke Squad in the loss. This marks the second time this season OPALNUTZ have beaten Zeke Squad, after winning 212.04-195.96 in their last matchup. OPALNUTZ (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Zeke Squad will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 4-10.

Matchup Timeline

  OPALNUTZ   Zeke Squad

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jenkins overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 11 points against his 4.72-point projection. In a 29-23 loss to the Cowboys, he made 11 tackles. Jenkins ranks #1 among fantasy Ss this season and will face the Rams next week.
Malcolm Jenkins

Top Player Comparison

OPALNUTZ
Points
% of total points 145.4
1
Cam Newton
QB
26.9
30.52
18.5%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
22
32.84
15.1%
3
Alshon Jeffery
WR
17
10.4
11.7%
4
Darius Leonard
LB
14.5
10.15
10%
Zeke Squad
Points
% of total points 133.9
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
33.2
22.5
24.8%
2
Jamison Crowder
WR
21.7
8.23
16.2%
3
Jeff Driskel
QB
20
21.34
14.9%
4
Jared Goff
QB
13.7
29.7
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which OPALNUTZ owned a 59.9-54.8 lead. For OPALNUTZ, Cam Newton had a 40-yard pass. Jamison Crowder made the highlight reel for Zeke Squad with a 79-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  OPALNUTZ   Zeke Squad

Game Notes

OPALNUTZ won despite the fact that only five of their 16 starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
Zeke Squad had only three of their 16 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could've looked differently, as OPALNUTZ had one starters score zero points, while Zeke Squad had three.
OPALNUTZ emerged victorious despite registering a season-low 145.4 points.
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
Zeke Squad ranked 11th in the league in points scored this week, while OPALNUTZ ranked 10th.
The matchup's 11.5-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with OPALNUTZ. They got the win, but failed to cover the 15.14-point projected margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Ezekiel Elliott put up 33.2 points, the second-highest score for a RB this week.

Coach Talk

OPALNUTZ
Sure, we ultimately earned the win, but we can't deny it, OPALNUTZ. Our running backs were thoroughly outplayed this past week. LeGarrette Blount (51 total yards, no TDs) and Todd Gurley II (58 yards, no TDs) combined for just 13.9 points in Week 14. Chris Thompson and Ezekiel Elliott nearly tripled us up with a score of 40. We need to put some extra effort into scouting these upcoming defenses!
Zeke Squad
"Not seeing enough looks" really isn't an excuse this week for Zeke Squad. Our four pass-catchers (three WR, one TE) were targeted a healthy 25 times in Week 14. Chemistry appears to be the primary issue, as that group pulled down just six balls.