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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Gorillas in Boots
9-4-1 173
124.42
 
VS
proj
BringThePain
42 2-12
69.72

Gorillas in Boots hand BringThePain third straight loss in 173-42 rout

Gorillas in Boots rolled to a 173-42 win to hand BringThePain their third consecutive loss. BringThePain earned a 2-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Gorillas in Boots after that. They were led by Amari Cooper, who caught 10 passes for 217 yards and 3 touchdowns for 54 points, and Ezekiel Elliott, who racked up 192 yards from scrimmage (23 points). Tyreek Hill (8 Rec, 139 Rec Yds) and DeAndre Hopkins (4 Rec, 36 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for BringThePain in the loss. This marks the second time this season Gorillas in Boots have knocked off BringThePain, after winning 168-67 in their last matchup. Gorillas in Boots (9-4-1) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. BringThePain will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 2-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Gorillas in Boots   BringThePain

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cooper overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 54 points against his 8.39-point projection. In a 29-23 win over the Eagles, he caught 10 passes for 217 yards and 3 touchdowns. Cooper ranks #59 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

Gorillas in Boots
Points
% of total points 173
1
Amari Cooper
WR
54
8.39
31.2%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
23
18.05
13.3%
3
Drew Brees
QB
16
25.29
9.2%
4
Julian Edelman
WR
14
8.93
8.1%
BringThePain
Points
% of total points 42
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
18
11.3
42.9%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
9
12.17
21.4%
3
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
9
6.8
21.4%
4
Matthew Stafford
QB
3
17.52
7.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tyreek Hill had a 48-yard catch for BringThePain, who trailed 80-39 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Amari Cooper had a 75-yard touchdown catch and a 28-yard touchdown catch for Gorillas in Boots to contribute to a 173-42 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Gorillas in Boots   BringThePain

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against BringThePain, Gorillas in Boots averaged more points (170.5) than they usually score (143.93).
BringThePain are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Gorillas in Boots are doing a better job of that, averaging 143.93 versus BringThePain's 86.29.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Gorillas in Boots (9-4-1) have a better record than BringThePain (2-12).
Even the computers think Gorillas in Boots have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (116.05) than BringThePain (80.6).
Gorillas in Boots don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than BringThePain (7 vs 1).
Gorillas in Boots play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than BringThePain (1).
Gorillas in Boots should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than BringThePain (12 vs 8).
Gorillas in Boots have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than BringThePain (84 vs 45).
By position, Gorillas in Boots have outscored BringThePain at QB, RB, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Gorillas in Boots don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 35 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Gorillas in Boots had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for BringThePain (1).
Gorillas in Boots are in the playoffs. BringThePain are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry BringThePain, 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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