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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
gibby's Team
8-6 122.24
106
 
VS
proj
JAY's Team
104.36 7-7
97.12

gibby's Team brush off projections, earn win against JAY's Team, 122.24-104.36

gibby's Team exceeded their projected point total, securing a 122.24-104.36 win over JAY's Team. JAY's Team nabbed a 17.46-point lead on Thursday, but gibby's Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Jameis Winston (37.74 points) and DeAndre Hopkins (22.7). Joe Mixon (146 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 40 Rec Yds) and Robert Woods (29 Rush Yds, 98 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for JAY's Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season gibby's Team have gotten the best of JAY's Team, after winning 104.44-103.22 in their last matchup. gibby's Team ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 8-6. JAY's Team will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 7-7.

Matchup Timeline

  gibby's Team   JAY's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 456 yards and 4 touchdowns against the Colts, Winston recorded 37.74 points this week. His scoring output nearly doubled his 19.98-point projection and was much higher than his 19.76-point season scoring average. Winston ranks #6 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
Jameis Winston

Top Player Comparison

gibby's Team
Points
% of total points 122.24
1
Jameis Winston
QB
37.74
19.98
30.9%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
22.7
15.67
18.6%
3
Devonta Freeman
RB
17.4
13.13
14.2%
4
Wil Lutz
K
13
8.55
10.6%
JAY's Team
Points
% of total points 104.36
1
Joe Mixon
RB
26.1
10.52
25%
2
Robert Woods
WR
22.2
13
21.3%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
17.46
19.43
16.7%
4
Kenny Golladay
WR
14.8
10.7
14.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jameis Winston had a 61-yard touchdown pass for gibby's Team, while DeAndre Hopkins had a 43-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 109.74-76.16 lead for gibby's Team.

Points By Position

  gibby's Team   JAY's Team

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against JAY's Team, gibby's Team averaged more points (113.34) than they usually score (97.76).
Once gibby's Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than JAY's Team (4 vs 3).
gibby's Team are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (1) than JAY's Team (2).
gibby's Team don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than JAY's Team (1 vs 2).
By position, gibby's Team have outscored JAY's Team at WR, TE, and K this season.
gibby's Team has a higher average scoring margin (6) than JAY's Team this season (3).
The starters for gibby's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for JAY's Team (0).
Hey JAY's Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

gibby's Team
A big key to success in football is exploiting the mismatches. Fueled by a solid showing from Jameis Winston, we doubled up JAY's Team at the quarterback position this past week (37.74 points to 17.46). Winston went 33-for-45 for 456 yards, four TDs, and three INTs in a three-point win over the Colts.
JAY's Team
Trust us on this one, JAY's Team... We've been in this industry for a long time now. Obstacles pop up, you suffer some defeats, your fans get a little whiny, and the local beat writers turn nit-picky with distasteful columns in the paper. All part of living that coach life. Just remember that when it comes to fantasy football, winning is the easiest way to silence all the critics out there!