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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
dads titans
7-7 128.38
119.77
 
VS
proj
Rejects
83.82 10-4
107.88

Rejects lose to dads titans in 128.38-83.82 rout

Rejects failed to bring their A game, falling short of projections, as dads titans cruised to a 128.38-83.82 win. dads titans pulled out to a 16.13-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Matt Ryan (26.83 points) and Calvin Ridley (12.3) and never relinquished it. Younghoe Koo (20 points) and the Tennessee Titans defense (10) carried the flag for Rejects in the loss. This marks the second time this season dads titans have gotten the best of Rejects, after winning 127.6-118.13 in their last matchup. dads titans will look to keep the streak alive in the semifinal round next week, while Rejects seek to bounce back and finish the season with a win.

Matchup Timeline

  dads titans   Rejects

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense (17 Pts Allowed, 236 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 20 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 much higher than their 13-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

dads titans
Points
% of total points 128.38
1
Matt Ryan
QB
26.83
21.88
20.9%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
20
7.25
15.6%
3
Julian Edelman
WR
15.15
11.38
11.8%
4
Calvin Ridley
WR
12.3
9.01
9.6%
Rejects
Points
% of total points 83.82
1
Younghoe Koo
K
20
9.13
23.9%
2
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
10
6.61
11.9%
3
Eric Reid
S
10
6.51
11.9%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
8.57
23.7
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, dads titans emerged with a 70.53-54.40 lead. For dads titans, Matt Ryan had a 93-yard touchdown pass. Younghoe Koo made the highlight reel for Rejects with a 50-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Julian Edelman had a 37-yard touchdown catch for dads titans to contribute to a 128.38-71.55 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  dads titans   Rejects

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Rejects, dads titans averaged more points (127.99) than they usually score (118.39).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. dads titans has left fewer points on the bench this season (528.06) than Rejects (613.4).
dads titans don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rejects (3 vs 2).
dads titans are clutch masters, with more close wins than Rejects (2 vs 1).
dads titans should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Rejects (10 vs 6).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Rejects - they’ve made more transactions (7) than dads titans (2) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, dads titans have outscored Rejects at RB, WR, and IDP this season.
The starters for dads titans had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Rejects (1).
Hey Rejects, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

dads titans
This sport is all about creating mismatches. Thanks to a thrilling performance by Matt Ryan, we tripled Rejects at the quarterback position this past week (26.83 points to 8.57). Ryan went 20-for-34 for 313 yards and two TDs in a 40-20 victory over the Panthers.
Rejects
Trust us, we've been in this industry for quite a long time now. Adversity happens, losses pile up, the fans get a little fickle, and your local beat writers turn testy with distasteful columns. All part of living that coach life. Just remember that when it comes to fantasy football, winning really does cure all! Keep your head up, Rejects!