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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
BACK2BACK CHAMP!
10-4 98.94
116.68
 
VS
proj
MAD E
89.4 7-7
104.7

BACK2BACK CHAMP! manage to top MAD E 98.94-89.40 despite falling short of predictions

Both teams failed to bring their A game, falling short of projections, but BACK2BACK CHAMP! did enough to beat MAD E, securing a 98.94-89.40 win. MAD E grabbed a 12.66-point lead on Thursday, but BACK2BACK CHAMP! held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Rob Gronkowski (16.7 points) and Aaron Jones (16.6). Ezekiel Elliott (113 Rush Yds, 79 Rec Yds) and Aaron Rodgers (196 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 44 Rush Yds) were the top scorers for MAD E in the loss. This marks the second time this season BACK2BACK CHAMP! have gotten the best of MAD E, after winning 109.2-71.4 in their last matchup. BACK2BACK CHAMP! will look to keep the streak alive in next week's semifinal round, while MAD E attempt to rebound and lock up a top-6 finish.

Matchup Timeline

  BACK2BACK CHAMP!   MAD E

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown against the Dolphins, Gronkowski put up 16.7 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 7.81-point projection and was much higher than his 5.69-point season scoring average. Gronkowski ranks #8 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Steelers next week.
Rob Gronkowski

Top Player Comparison

BACK2BACK CHAMP!
Points
% of total points 98.94
1
Rob Gronkowski
TE
16.7
7.81
16.9%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
16.6
13.36
16.8%
3
Jameis Winston
QB
15.22
18.27
15.4%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
15.02
12.75
15.2%
MAD E
Points
% of total points 89.4
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
19.2
18.29
21.5%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
16.24
19.18
18.2%
3
Dede Westbrook
WR
14.76
6.62
16.5%
4
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
11
7.23
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, after which BACK2BACK CHAMP! boasted a 78.64-37.90 lead. Aaron Jones had a 29-yard touchdown run for BACK2BACK CHAMP!, while Tyreek Hill had a 48-yard catch. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for MAD E with a 24-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  BACK2BACK CHAMP!   MAD E

StatSmack

They don't even seem to consider you a threat. BACK2BACK CHAMP! have a winning record vs MAD E this season despite averaging fewer points against them (104.07) than their average (113.81).
We heard scoring helps you win. BACK2BACK CHAMP! are doing a better job of that, averaging 113.81 versus MAD E's 92.2.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. BACK2BACK CHAMP! (10-4) have a better record than MAD E (7-7).
Even the machines think BACK2BACK CHAMP! have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (113.07) than MAD E (97.76).
Once BACK2BACK CHAMP! put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than MAD E (5 vs 2).
BACK2BACK CHAMP! should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than MAD E (8 vs 5).
By position, BACK2BACK CHAMP! have outscored MAD E at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
BACK2BACK CHAMP! don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 9 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for BACK2BACK CHAMP! had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for MAD E (1).
Hey MAD E, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

BACK2BACK CHAMP!
Only two field goals on four attempts? It's quite possible that Harrison Butker just kicked himself to the waiver wire after this performance.
MAD E
"Not seeing enough opportunities" is definitely not a viable excuse this week for MAD E. As a group, our three wide receivers collectively saw a whopping 27 targets in Week 14. With only 14 total receptions, this group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.