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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Sorry Eiferted
9-5 144.4
187.65
 
VS
proj
TeamBrickLesnar
123.32 4-10
66.76

TeamBrickLesnar fall to Sorry Eiferted 144.40-123.32 despite beating expectations

Sorry Eiferted fell short of projections while TeamBrickLesnar exceeded their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result. Predicted to win 187.65-66.76, Sorry Eiferted emerged victorious with a 144.40-123.32 victory over TeamBrickLesnar. TeamBrickLesnar nabbed a 49.01-point lead on Thursday behind 67.3 points from Derrick Henry, who ran for 238 yards and 4 touchdowns. But Sorry Eiferted held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Aaron Rodgers (34.24 points) and Drew Brees (31.94). This marks the second time this season Sorry Eiferted have gotten the best of TeamBrickLesnar, after winning 144.48-110.4 in their last matchup. Sorry Eiferted (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. TeamBrickLesnar will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 4-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Sorry Eiferted   TeamBrickLesnar

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown against the Titans, Westbrook tallied 14.79 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 6.55-point projection and was much higher than his 6.69-point season scoring average. Westbrook ranks #92 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Redskins next week.
Dede Westbrook

Top Player Comparison

Sorry Eiferted
Points
% of total points 144.4
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
34.24
37.62
23.7%
2
Drew Brees
QB
31.94
46.89
22.1%
3
Dede Westbrook
WR
14.79
6.55
10.2%
4
Josh Gordon
WR
9.6
9.68
6.6%
TeamBrickLesnar
Points
% of total points 123.32
1
Derrick Henry
RB
67.3
6.72
54.6%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
36.82
28.36
29.9%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
7.8
12.18
6.3%
4
Larry Fitzgerald
WR
5.5
7.35
4.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Derrick Henry had a 99-yard touchdown run and a 54-yard touchdown run for TeamBrickLesnar, helping give TeamBrickLesnar a 67.30-18.29 lead.
Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Sorry Eiferted to contribute to a 98.47-67.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Carson Wentz had a 42-yard pass for TeamBrickLesnar, who trailed 122.80-110.62 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Sorry Eiferted   TeamBrickLesnar

StatSmack

They're not even trying that hard. Sorry Eiferted have a winning record vs TeamBrickLesnar this season despite averaging fewer points against them (144.44) than their overall season average (168.63).
We heard scoring helps you win. TeamBrickLesnar need some help then, averaging just 106.51 versus Sorry Eiferted's 168.63.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Sorry Eiferted (9-5) have a better record than TeamBrickLesnar (4-10).
Even the computers think Sorry Eiferted have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (180.62) than TeamBrickLesnar (90.21).
Sorry Eiferted don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than TeamBrickLesnar (5 vs 0).
Sorry Eiferted have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than TeamBrickLesnar (99 vs 67).
By position, Sorry Eiferted have outscored TeamBrickLesnar at QB, TE, and IDP this season.
Sorry Eiferted has a higher average scoring margin (17) than TeamBrickLesnar this season (-47).
Sorry Eiferted are in the playoffs. TeamBrickLesnar are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry TeamBrickLesnar, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Sorry Eiferted
Sure, we ultimately got the win, but we can't deny it, Sorry Eiferted. Our starting running backs were thoroughly outplayed by the opposition. Adrian Peterson (19 yards from scrimmage, no TDs) and Royce Freeman (36 yards, no TDs) combined for just 5.5 points in Week 14, while the starting backfield for TeamBrickLesnar showed us how it's supposed to be done by putting up a score of 67.3. Let's put some extra effort into scouting these upcoming defenses!
TeamBrickLesnar
Unless TeamBrickLesnar wants to go diva-mode on us, then "not getting enough chances" is definitely not an excuse this time around. Our pass-catching corps (five WR and one TE) were targeted a whopping 29 times in Week 14. Chemistry could be an issue, as that group reeled in only 17 catches.