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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
PackerBacker
8-6 140.4
110.18
 
VS
proj
RIch's Dandy Team
131.14 7-7
116.26

Back-and-forth battle ends with PackerBacker knocking off RIch's Dandy Team, 140.40-131.14

Well, that was thrilling! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, PackerBacker secured a 140.40-131.14 win to hand RIch's Dandy Team their third consecutive loss. PackerBacker were led by Michael Thomas, who caught 11 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown for 24.9 points, and DeAndre Hopkins, who racked up 132 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass (22.7 points), while Jameis Winston (37.74 points) and Melvin Gordon III (16.9) led the charge for RIch's Dandy Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season PackerBacker have gotten the best of RIch's Dandy Team, after winning 116.24-111.16 in their last matchup. PackerBacker (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. RIch's Dandy Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 7-7.

Matchup Timeline

  PackerBacker   RIch's Dandy Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 23-17 win over the Cardinals, the Steelers defense scored 18 points to more-than-double their 7.32-point projection. They allowed 17 points, surrendered 236 yards, and intercepted 3 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on PackerBacker this week. The Steelers will face the Bills next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

PackerBacker
Points
% of total points 140.4
1
Michael Thomas
WR
24.9
16.64
17.7%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
22.7
15.67
16.2%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
19.3
11.86
13.7%
4
Sam Darnold
QB
18.1
18.22
12.9%
RIch's Dandy Team
Points
% of total points 131.14
1
Jameis Winston
QB
37.74
19.98
28.8%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
16.9
13.69
12.9%
3
George Kittle
TE
15.7
12.13
12%
4
Michael Gallup
WR
13.9
12.35
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was PackerBacker who emerged with the lead, 103.10-93.04. Michael Thomas had a 21-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch for PackerBacker, while DeAndre Hopkins had a 43-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Jameis Winston found Mike Evans for a 61-yard touchdown pass for RIch's Dandy Team.

Points By Position

  PackerBacker   RIch's Dandy Team

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against RIch's Dandy Team, PackerBacker averaged more points (128.32) than they usually score (114.5).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're RIch's Dandy Team. They've dropped their last three matchups.
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. RIch's Dandy Team has left more points on the bench this season (745.96) than PackerBacker (548.86).
PackerBacker have the clutch gene, with more close wins than RIch's Dandy Team (1 vs 0).
By position, PackerBacker have outscored RIch's Dandy Team at RB, WR, and TE this season.
The starters for PackerBacker had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for RIch's Dandy Team (2).
The postseason awaits PackerBacker. They've clinched a playoff spot while RIch's Dandy Team are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry RIch's Dandy Team, 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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