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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
MelBearPig
9-5 119.5
123.91
 
VS
proj
Gin and JuJuice
111.4 6-8
113.66

Despite top scorer Jones, Gin and JuJuice fall to MelBearPig, 119.5-111.4

Gin and JuJuice had the highest scorer in the matchup with RB Aaron Jones accumulating 28.2 points, the second-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat MelBearPig, who earned a 119.5-111.4 victory. Gin and JuJuice took a 25.2-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive performances from Aaron Jones (28.2 points) and Wil Lutz (13). But MelBearPig held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Zach Ertz, who caught 9 passes for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns for 25.6 points, and Lamar Jackson, who passed for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 40 yards (20.8 points). This marks the third time this season MelBearPig have beaten Gin and JuJuice, after winning 111.08-105.24 in their last matchup. MelBearPig will look to keep winning in the semifinal round next week, while Gin and JuJuice seek to rebound and lock up 5th Place.

Matchup Timeline

  MelBearPig   Gin and JuJuice

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 9 passes for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Giants, Ertz tallied 25.6 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 12.35-point projection and was much higher than his 10.94-point season scoring average. Ertz ranks #67 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Redskins next week.
Zach Ertz

Top Player Comparison

MelBearPig
Points
% of total points 119.5
1
Zach Ertz
TE
25.6
12.35
21.4%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
20.8
24.93
17.4%
3
Melvin Gordon III
RB
16.9
13.79
14.1%
4
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
13
10.12
10.9%
Gin and JuJuice
Points
% of total points 111.4
1
Aaron Jones
RB
28.2
13.66
25.3%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
20.9
19.59
18.8%
3
Wil Lutz
K
13
8.19
11.7%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
12.2
15.82
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Gin and JuJuice emerged with an 81.2-56.0 lead. For MelBearPig, Lamar Jackson had a 61-yard touchdown pass. Aaron Jones had a 42-yard run for Gin and JuJuice, while Wil Lutz had a 55-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  MelBearPig   Gin and JuJuice

StatSmack

Gin and JuJuice can't seem to beat MelBearPig this season, with a record of 0-3.
We heard scoring helps you win. Gin and JuJuice need some help then, averaging just 107.18 versus MelBearPig's 114.58.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. MelBearPig (9-5) have a better record than Gin and JuJuice (6-8).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Gin and JuJuice has left more points on the bench this season (729.6) than MelBearPig (514.96).
MelBearPig don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Gin and JuJuice (6 vs 2).
MelBearPig laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Gin and JuJuice (0).
By position, MelBearPig have outscored Gin and JuJuice at QB, WR, and TE this season.
MelBearPig don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 5 points, highest in the league.
Hey Gin and JuJuice, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

MelBearPig
Props to you, MelBearPig. Assembling a lineup that tallied 119.5 points this past week.
Gin and JuJuice
You can rest easy knowing that your generosity did not go unnoticed, Gin and JuJuice. It takes a true winner to help someone like MelBearPig succeed this week. Who knows, maybe you'll play them again after they've clinched a playoff spot, and they bench a few good players that week to return the favor!