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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 14
Weekly
Grade
Grade
Neghiu'sBoys
6-8 126.65
115.68
VS
proj
Grabowskis
78
3-11
88.53
Neghiu'sBoys beat Grabowskis for third straight win in 126.65-78.00 rout
Neghiu'sBoys extended their win streak to three games with an easy victory over Grabowskis, cruising to a 126.65-78.00 win. Grabowskis nabbed an 8.60-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Neghiu'sBoys after that. They were led by Derrick Henry (103 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Michael Thomas (11 Rec, 134 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Matt Ryan (22.45 points) and Deebo Samuel (10.9) did their part for Grabowskis in the loss. This marks the second time this season Neghiu'sBoys have gotten the best of Grabowskis, after winning 131.95-63.15 in their last matchup. Neghiu'sBoys improve to 6-8 for the season, while Grabowskis fall to 3-11.
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Matchup Timeline
Neghiu'sBoys
Grabowskis
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
While making all 4 of his FG attempts against the Panthers, Koo put up 16 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 7.72-point projection and was higher than his 10.67-point season scoring average. Koo will face the 49ers next week.
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Top Player Comparison
Neghiu'sBoys
Points
% of total points 126.65
1
Derrick Henry
RB
22.9
14.72
18.1%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
19.4
12.42
15.3%
3
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
19.3
20.05
15.2%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
19.2
12.1
15.2%
Grabowskis
Points
% of total points 78
1
Matt Ryan
QB
22.45
20.45
28.8%
2
Deebo Samuel
WR
10.9
6.99
14%
3
Wil Lutz
K
10
7.6
12.8%
4
The Carolina Panthers defense
DEF
9.4
12.77
12.1%
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early
There were multiple players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Neghiu'sBoys emerged with an 89.35-61.55 lead. Michael Thomas had a 21-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch for Neghiu'sBoys, while DeAndre Hopkins had a 43-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Matt Ryan had a 93-yard touchdown pass for Grabowskis, while Wil Lutz had a 55-yard field goal.
Points By Position
Neghiu'sBoys
Grabowskis
StatSmack
We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Grabowskis, Neghiu'sBoys averaged more points (129.3) than they usually score (102.08).
Neghiu'sBoys are looking unstoppable, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Grabowskis need some help then, averaging just 85.51 versus Neghiu'sBoys's 102.08.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Neghiu'sBoys (6-8) have a better record than Grabowskis (3-11).
Even the computers think Neghiu'sBoys have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (104.52) than Grabowskis (94.71).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Grabowskis has left more points on the bench this season (693.15) than Neghiu'sBoys (583.9).
Neghiu'sBoys don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Grabowskis (4 vs 2).
Neghiu'sBoys should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Grabowskis (7 vs 4).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Grabowskis - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Neghiu'sBoys (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Neghiu'sBoys have outscored Grabowskis at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Neghiu'sBoys don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 2 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Neghiu'sBoys had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Grabowskis (2).
Hey Grabowskis, maybe you'll have better luck next year!
Coach Talk
Neghiu'sBoys
Well done, Neghiu'sBoys. Nice job fielding a team that blew the opposition out by a whopping 48.65 points this past week.
Grabowskis
Lots of cake, no icing: The six offensive position starters on Grabowskis (three RBs, two WRs, one TE) combined to record a whopping 379 total yards. Not one of those players could find his way to the end zone in Week 14.