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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Forney Gators
9-5 298.15
307.29
 
VS
proj
DC Dips
275.45 5-9
313.67

DC Dips succumb to Forney Gators, 298.15-275.45

DC Dips fell short of expectations, as Forney Gators came out on top with a 298.15-275.45 win. DC Dips grabbed a 85.30-point lead on Thursday behind a stellar effort from Derrick Henry (238 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs). But Forney Gators held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Cam Newton (265 Pass Yds, 23 Rush Yds) and Baker Mayfield (238 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD). This marks the first time this season Forney Gators have knocked off DC Dips, after falling 276.85-260.45 in their last matchup. Forney Gators will look to not lose that winning feeling in the semifinal round next week, while DC Dips seek to bounce back and lock up a top-6 finish.

Matchup Timeline

  Forney Gators   DC Dips

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown against the Dolphins, Gronkowski registered 33.7 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 14.86-point projection and was much higher than his 11.34-point season scoring average. Gronkowski ranks #8 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Steelers next week.
Rob Gronkowski

Top Player Comparison

Forney Gators
Points
% of total points 298.15
1
Cam Newton
QB
48.05
53.45
16.1%
2
Baker Mayfield
QB
40.1
51.94
13.4%
3
Rob Gronkowski
TE
33.7
14.86
11.3%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
30.9
22.65
10.4%
DC Dips
Points
% of total points 275.45
1
Derrick Henry
RB
85.3
15.3
31%
2
Case Keenum
QB
38.7
47.58
14%
3
Tarik Cohen
RB
23.6
31.35
8.6%
4
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
23.4
30.84
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Derrick Henry had a 99-yard touchdown run and a 54-yard touchdown run for DC Dips to contribute to a 85.30-0.00 lead for DC Dips.
Sunday Early
Baker Mayfield had a 51-yard touchdown pass and a 66-yard pass for Forney Gators, while Cam Newton had a 40-yard pass, helping Forney Gators to a 235.55-119.90 lead.

Points By Position

  Forney Gators   DC Dips

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. DC Dips need some help then, averaging just 280.32 versus Forney Gators's 302.28.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Forney Gators (9-5) have a better record than DC Dips (5-9).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. DC Dips has left more points on the bench this season (1,133.95) than Forney Gators (836.95).
Forney Gators play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than DC Dips (1).
Forney Gators are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than DC Dips (1 vs 2).
Forney Gators should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than DC Dips (8 vs 5).
By position, Forney Gators have outscored DC Dips at QB, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Forney Gators has a higher average scoring margin (2) than DC Dips this season (-10).
The starters for Forney Gators had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for DC Dips (2).
Hey DC Dips, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Forney Gators
Props to you, Forney Gators. Good work fielding a lineup that won by 22.7 points this past matchup. Let's keep this momentum as we move on to our Week 15 matchup.
DC Dips
DC Dips will find it tough to gripe about lack of opportunities this past week. As a group, our four pass-catchers (three WR and one TE) collectively received a hearty 31 targets in Week 14. With only 19 total receptions, this group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.