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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Jonathan's Team
9-5 145.24
138.44
 
VS
proj
Juan Acosta's Team
62.1 9-5
115.26

Juan Acosta's Team lose to Jonathan's Team in 145.24-62.10 rout

Juan Acosta's Team were unable to bring their A game, falling short of projections, as Jonathan's Team rolled to a 145.24-62.10 win. Juan Acosta's Team got out to a 10.80-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Jonathan's Team after that. They were led by Saquon Barkley (27.7 points) and Christian McCaffrey (25.1). Davante Adams (17.6 points) and Cam Newton (11.9) did their part for Juan Acosta's Team in defeat. This marks the first time this season Jonathan's Team have beaten Juan Acosta's Team, after falling 121.88-89.72 in their last matchup. Jonathan's Team (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Juan Acosta's Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 9-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Jonathan's Team   Juan Acosta's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 15 points, surrendering 294 yards, and intercepting 3 passes against the Bears, the Rams defense tallied 11 points this week. They scored 51.9% more than their 7.24-point projection and overachieved for the eighth time this season. The Rams defense ranks #87 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Jonathan's Team
Points
% of total points 145.24
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
27.7
21.35
19.1%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
25.1
22.07
17.3%
3
T.Y. Hilton
WR
24.4
13.63
16.8%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
15.3
16.69
10.5%
Juan Acosta's Team
Points
% of total points 62.1
1
Davante Adams
WR
17.6
16
28.3%
2
Cam Newton
QB
11.9
22.07
19.2%
3
Wil Lutz
K
8
11.18
12.9%
4
Dion Lewis
RB
7.7
10.53
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which Jonathan's Team owned a 119.54-48.40 lead. Saquon Barkley had a 78-yard touchdown run and a 52-yard run for Jonathan's Team, while T.Y. Hilton had a 60-yard catch. Cam Newton made the highlight reel for Juan Acosta's Team with a 40-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Jonathan's Team   Juan Acosta's Team

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Jonathan's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 125.92 versus Juan Acosta's Team's 104.83.
Even the computers think Jonathan's Team have better players. Their projected average points is higher (118.99) than Juan Acosta's Team (104.97).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Jonathan's Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (511.68) than Juan Acosta's Team (746.36).
Jonathan's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Juan Acosta's Team (4 vs 3).
Jonathan's Team don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Juan Acosta's Team (0 vs 1).
Jonathan's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Juan Acosta's Team (10 vs 7).
By position, Jonathan's Team have outscored Juan Acosta's Team at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Jonathan's Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 12 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Jonathan's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Juan Acosta's Team (1).
The postseason awaits Jonathan's Team. They've clinched a playoff spot while Juan Acosta's Team are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Juan Acosta's Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Jonathan's Team
Wow, Jonathan's Team, you put the rest of the league on notice with this explosive showing. Along with a 83.14-point victory, you also jumped up from fifth place to second in the league standings... right into the thick of postseason contention
Juan Acosta's Team
Well, we can't really complain about a shortage of opportunities this week, can we? As a group, our pass-catching corps (three WR, one TE) collectively got a hearty 26 targets in Week 14. Timing and chemistry appear to be issues as that group hauled in only 16 balls.