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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Toxins
9-5 106.06
87.72
 
VS
proj
Short Bus Ryderz
97.36 7-7
81.31

Toxins defy projections, defeat Short Bus Ryderz, 106.06-97.36

Both teams rose to the occasion, but it was Toxins who came out on top, earning a 106.06-97.36 win over Short Bus Ryderz. Toxins earned a 35.46-point lead on Thursday behind a combined 40.76 points from Ezekiel Elliott (81 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 12 Rec Yds) and Dak Prescott (334 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) and never looked back. Aaron Jones (26.2 points) and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (17) were the leading performers for Short Bus Ryderz in the loss. This marks the second time this season Toxins have knocked off Short Bus Ryderz, after winning 109.4-104.18 in their last matchup. Toxins (9-5) will look to notch another win against Sunnydale Scoobies, while Short Bus Ryderz (7-7) will take on Novaforce in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Toxins   Short Bus Ryderz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Thomas overachieved for the ninth time this season, scoring 20.4 points against his 12.42-point projection. In a 48-46 loss to the 49ers, he caught 11 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown. Thomas ranks #10 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Michael Thomas

Top Player Comparison

Toxins
Points
% of total points 106.06
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
21.3
15.28
20.1%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
20.4
12.42
19.2%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
19.46
19.42
18.3%
4
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
16
12.54
15.1%
Short Bus Ryderz
Points
% of total points 97.36
1
Aaron Jones
RB
26.2
12.07
26.9%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
17
9.74
17.5%
3
Michael Gallup
WR
11.9
9.55
12.2%
4
Kenny Golladay
WR
11.8
8.82
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Toxins had a 97.76-61.10 lead. Michael Thomas had a 21-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch for Toxins, while Wil Lutz had a 55-yard field goal. Aaron Jones made the highlight reel for Short Bus Ryderz with a 42-yard run.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Toxins had a 106.06-97.36 lead. For Toxins, Keenan Allen had a 45-yard catch. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for Short Bus Ryderz with a 37-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Toxins   Short Bus Ryderz

Game Notes

Toxins had five of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Despite five of their nine starters scoring above their points projection, Short Bus Ryderz lost.
The final result could've looked differently, as Toxins had two starters score zero points, while Short Bus Ryderz had one.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 8.7-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
Not only did Toxins win, but they also covered the 6.41-point projected margin of victory.
On the losing side, Aaron Jones recorded 26.2 points, the fourth-highest score in the league this week.

Coach Talk

Toxins
We do appreciate the confidence this past week, Toxins. It's a bold move to start, not one, but TWO players with zero points (Evan Engram and Adam Thielen), while still getting a W. All we ask is to please limit that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the regular season. Try it when the playoffs roll around, and we're finished.
Short Bus Ryderz
Well, Short Bus Ryderz, this week's problem is pretty easy to identify. Starting Le'Veon Bell in a fantasy matchup where your opponent tallied over 106 points... let's use this as an opportunity to get better and all agree that it won't happen again.