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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Brian's Bulldogs
9-5 133.28
115.49
 
VS
proj
steamGOATS
112.22 8-6
118.98

Brian's Bulldogs defy predictions, knock off steamGOATS in 133.28-112.22 rout

Brian's Bulldogs stepped up and outperformed expectations, cruising to a 133.28-112.22 win over steamGOATS, who fell short of projections. Brian's Bulldogs got out to an early 12.80-point lead on Thursday. steamGOATS came back to take the lead during the early slate on Sunday, powered by Tom Brady (26.62 points) and Christian McCaffrey (25.1). Unphased, Brian's Bulldogs pulled it together later that afternoon, as George Kittle (30.5 points) and Tyler Boyd (6.7) put them back in the lead for good. This marks the first time this season Brian's Bulldogs have taken down steamGOATS, after falling 123.84-82.7 in their last matchup. Brian's Bulldogs (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. steamGOATS will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 8-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Brian's Bulldogs   steamGOATS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Rams in Week 14, the Bears defense allowed only 6 points, surrendered 214 yards, and intercepted 4 passes. In doing so, they put up 20 points to more-than-triple their 6.41-point projection, the third-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. The Bears will square off against the Packers in Week 15.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Brian's Bulldogs
Points
% of total points 133.28
1
George Kittle
TE
30.5
10.02
22.9%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
21.48
20.33
16.1%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
20
6.41
15%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
18.5
15.16
13.9%
steamGOATS
Points
% of total points 112.22
1
Tom Brady
QB
26.62
20.15
23.7%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
25.1
22.07
22.4%
3
Eric Ebron
TE
14.5
12.51
12.9%
4
Brett Maher
K
13
8.91
11.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was steamGOATS who claimed the lead, 88.92-68.08. For Brian's Bulldogs, Tyreek Hill had a 48-yard catch. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for steamGOATS with a 37-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but after all the plays were accounted for, Brian's Bulldogs became the proud owner of a 105.28-101.92 lead. For Brian's Bulldogs, George Kittle had a 85-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch. Brett Maher made the highlight reel for steamGOATS with a 62-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
Greg Zuerlein had a 50-yard field goal for Brian's Bulldogs, contributing to a 133.28-101.92 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Brian's Bulldogs   steamGOATS

StatSmack

You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Brian's Bulldogs has left fewer points on the bench this season (509.52) than steamGOATS (769.52).
Once Brian's Bulldogs put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than steamGOATS (7 vs 5).
Brian's Bulldogs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than steamGOATS (10 vs 7).
steamGOATS have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (8) than Brian's Bulldogs (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Brian's Bulldogs have outscored steamGOATS at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Brian's Bulldogs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Brian's Bulldogs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for steamGOATS (2).
The postseason awaits Brian's Bulldogs. They've clinched a playoff spot while steamGOATS are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry steamGOATS, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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