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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
DP
10-4 175.85
142.57
 
VS
proj
This girl is on fire
139.65 7-7
124.27

DP defeat This girl is on fire in 175.85-139.65 rout

Both teams brought their A game, but DP got the best of This girl is on fire, rolling to a 175.85-139.65 win. DP pulled out to an early 1.50-point lead on Thursday. This girl is on fire came back to take the lead during the early slate on Sunday, powered by George Kittle (18.7 points) and Kareem Hunt (14.8). Not to be deterred, DP made a run later that afternoon, as Julian Edelman (24.3 points) and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (18) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the second time this season DP have beaten This girl is on fire, after winning 131.05-121.4 in their last matchup. DP will look to keep winning in next week's semifinals, while This girl is on fire attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win.

Matchup Timeline

  DP   This girl is on fire

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense (17 Pts Allowed, 236 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 18 points in a 23-17 win over the Cardinals in Week 14. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 7.25-point projection and was higher than their 13.67-point season scoring average. The Steelers defense ranks #55 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

DP
Points
% of total points 175.85
1
Michael Thomas
WR
32.4
21.37
18.4%
2
Zach Ertz
TE
30.1
15.29
17.1%
3
Julian Edelman
WR
24.3
19.53
13.8%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
23.3
18.71
13.2%
This girl is on fire
Points
% of total points 139.65
1
Robert Woods
WR
25.7
16.46
18.4%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
21.8
16.25
15.6%
3
George Kittle
TE
18.7
14.84
13.4%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
18
15.14
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Michael Thomas had a 21-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch for DP, who trailed 80.20-73.50 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Tom Brady hit Julian Edelman for a 37-yard touchdown pass for DP, contributing to a 142.75-110.95 lead for DP.

Points By Position

  DP   This girl is on fire

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against This girl is on fire, DP averaged more points (153.45) than they usually score (138.34).
We heard scoring helps you win. DP are doing a better job of that, averaging 138.34 versus This girl is on fire's 123.69.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. DP (10-4) have a better record than This girl is on fire (7-7).
Even the machines think DP have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (138.98) than This girl is on fire (123.11).
Once DP put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than This girl is on fire (7 vs 4).
DP are clutch masters, with more close wins than This girl is on fire (1 vs 0).
By position, DP have outscored This girl is on fire at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
DP don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for DP had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for This girl is on fire (0).
Hey This girl is on fire, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

DP
Props to you, DP. Putting together a lineup that registered nearly 176 points in Week 14.
This girl is on fire
Wait, our starting QB threw two interceptions and no touchdowns? It might be good to go back and review the game tape. Was Baker Mayfield actually that out-of-sync with his receivers, or was the Bengals secondary just that stout against the pass?