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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
West SYEDer’s
9-5 129.34
107.7
 
VS
proj
UnFOURNETTEable
124.14 7-7
100.32

West SYEDer’s knock off UnFOURNETTEable, 129.34-124.14

Both teams outperformed expectations, but West SYEDer’s took down UnFOURNETTEable, earning a 129.34-124.14 win. West SYEDer’s never trailed in this one after nabbing a 21.30-point lead on Thursday behind Ezekiel Elliott. Austin Ekeler (101 Rush Yds, 112 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Zach Ertz (9 Rec, 91 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) carried the flag for UnFOURNETTEable in the loss. This marks the first time this season West SYEDer’s have knocked off UnFOURNETTEable, after falling 109.7-98.22 in their last matchup. West SYEDer’s will look to keep it going in the semifinals next week, while UnFOURNETTEable attempt to rebound and finish the season with a win.

Matchup Timeline

  West SYEDer’s   UnFOURNETTEable

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Winston passed for 456 yards and 4 touchdowns as the Buccaneers beat the Colts 38-35. In doing so, he put up 33.74 points to nearly double his 16.95-point projection, the fourth-highest percent increase of any QB in the league this season. Winston will battle the Lions in Week 15.
Jameis Winston

Top Player Comparison

West SYEDer’s
Points
% of total points 129.34
1
Jameis Winston
QB
33.74
16.95
26.1%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
21.3
15.28
16.5%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
19.4
12.42
15%
4
Devonta Freeman
RB
15.4
10.95
11.9%
UnFOURNETTEable
Points
% of total points 124.14
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
27.3
8.43
22%
2
Zach Ertz
TE
21.1
9.41
17%
3
Robert Woods
WR
18.7
10.12
15.1%
4
Carson Wentz
QB
16.9
16.79
13.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Michael Thomas had a 21-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch for West SYEDer’s, while Jameis Winston had a 61-yard touchdown pass to contribute to a 120.44-25.60 lead for West SYEDer’s.
Sunday Late
Austin Ekeler had an 84-yard touchdown catch for UnFOURNETTEable, who trailed 129.34-67.44 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  West SYEDer’s   UnFOURNETTEable

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. UnFOURNETTEable need some help then, averaging just 96.11 versus West SYEDer’s's 111.6.
You can't win if you don't play. UnFOURNETTEable has left more points on the bench this season (472) than West SYEDer’s (412.28).
Once West SYEDer’s put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than UnFOURNETTEable (4 vs 3).
West SYEDer’s are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than UnFOURNETTEable (0 vs 1).
West SYEDer’s should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than UnFOURNETTEable (7 vs 5).
West SYEDer’s have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than UnFOURNETTEable (61 vs 50).
By position, West SYEDer’s have outscored UnFOURNETTEable at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
West SYEDer’s has a higher average scoring margin (5) than UnFOURNETTEable this season (-5).
The starters for West SYEDer’s had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for UnFOURNETTEable (1).
Hey UnFOURNETTEable, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

West SYEDer’s
You know what, West SYEDer’s, we do certainly admire the confidence. It takes a special kind of moxie to roll out a starter with zero points (Matt Prater), while still getting a W.
UnFOURNETTEable
I'd suggest that you take this loss as a chance to learn and try to get better next year, UnFOURNETTEable. Get familiar with what the Yahoo! Fantasy Experts are saying and configure the most-potent possible lineup next year.