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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
The Stugots
12-2 120.5
146.09
 
VS
proj
REJECTS
66.6 2-12
111.07

The Stugots knock off REJECTS for seventh straight win in 120.5-66.6 rout

The Stugots extended their win streak to seven games with a convincing victory over REJECTS, rolling to a 120.5-66.6 win. It was the fourth loss in a row for REJECTS. REJECTS nabbed a 22.3-point lead on Thursday behind 22.3 points from Amari Cooper (6 Rec, 83 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and the Chicago Bears defense (24 Pts Allowed, 408 Yds Allowed). But it was all The Stugots after that. They were led by Lamar Jackson, who passed for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 40 yards for 26.8 points, and Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 135 yards from scrimmage (24.5 points). The Stugots (12-2) will look to keep it rolling against Turf In My Jockstrap in the playoffs. REJECTS will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 2-12.

Matchup Timeline

  The Stugots   REJECTS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 38 points, surrendering 542 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Buccaneers, the Colts defense put up 11 points this week. Their scoring output was 61.3% more than their 6.82-point projection and was higher than their 7.83-point season scoring average. The Colts defense will face the Saints next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

The Stugots
Points
% of total points 120.5
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
26.8
27.69
22.2%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24.5
25.27
20.3%
3
Kareem Hunt
RB
14.8
12.35
12.3%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
13
17.81
10.8%
REJECTS
Points
% of total points 66.6
1
Carson Wentz
QB
23.9
23.38
35.9%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
20.3
16.54
30.5%
3
Davante Adams
WR
8.1
19.52
12.2%
4
Brandon McManus
K
8
6.62
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Lamar Jackson had a 61-yard touchdown pass for The Stugots, contributing to an 81.9-40.8 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  The Stugots   REJECTS

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. The Stugots scored less in this one (120.5) than their season average of 137.46.
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. REJECTS have lost their last four weeks, while The Stugots have won seven straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. The Stugots are doing a better job of that, averaging 137.46 versus REJECTS's 97.89.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. The Stugots (12-2) have a better record than REJECTS (2-12).
Even the computers think The Stugots have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (135.61) than REJECTS (111.42).
The Stugots don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than REJECTS (7 vs 1).
The Stugots have the clutch gene, with more close wins than REJECTS (3 vs 0).
The Stugots should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than REJECTS (6 vs 5).
The Stugots have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than REJECTS (53 vs 41).
By position, The Stugots have outscored REJECTS at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The Stugots don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 24 points, highest in the league.
The starters for The Stugots had more big plays in their NFL games this week (1) than the starters for REJECTS (0).
The Stugots are in the playoffs. REJECTS are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about REJECTS this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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