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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Al's Team
4-10 113.6
104.63
 
VS
proj
VFA-101
112.62 7-7
116.98

Al's Team overcome starter's goose egg, beat VFA-101 in 113.60-112.62 battle

Despite a 0-point week from Devin Funchess, Al's Team were able to persevere and earn the victory, eking out a 113.60-112.62 win over VFA-101. VFA-101 made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Al's Team led 103.50-101.80 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 10.82 points from Kirk Cousins on Monday night for VFA-101. Amari Cooper (10 Rec, 217 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) and Ezekiel Elliott (113 Rush Yds, 79 Rec Yds) were the top performers for Al's Team in the victory. This marks the first time this season Al's Team have taken down VFA-101, after falling 135.04-87.18 in their last matchup. Al's Team ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 4-10. VFA-101 will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 7-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Al's Team   VFA-101

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cooper (10 Rec, 217 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) scored 44.7 points against the Eagles in Week 14. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 12.04-point projection and was much higher than his 11.72-point season scoring average. Cooper ranks #59 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

Al's Team
Points
% of total points 113.6
1
Amari Cooper
WR
44.7
12.04
39.3%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
25.2
20.28
22.2%
3
Cam Newton
QB
11.9
22.07
10.5%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
10.1
13.33
8.9%
VFA-101
Points
% of total points 112.62
1
T.Y. Hilton
WR
24.4
13.63
21.7%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
22.3
13.68
19.8%
3
Davante Adams
WR
17.6
16
15.6%
4
Mark Ingram
RB
11.8
12.11
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was VFA-101 who took the lead, 73.50-26.80. For Al's Team, Cam Newton had a 40-yard pass. T.Y. Hilton made the highlight reel for VFA-101 with a 60-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Amari Cooper had a 75-yard touchdown catch and a 28-yard touchdown catch for Al's Team, contributing to a 103.50-101.80 lead for the team.
Monday
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Monday night. For Al's Team, Stefon Diggs had a 48-yard catch. Kirk Cousins made the highlight reel for VFA-101 with a 48-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Al's Team   VFA-101

StatSmack

You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Al's Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (463) than VFA-101 (690.78).
Al's Team see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than VFA-101 (0).
Al's Team are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than VFA-101 (1 vs 3).
By position, Al's Team have outscored VFA-101 at QB and K this season.
The starters for Al's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for VFA-101 (2).
Don't worry VFA-101, 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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