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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
It’s a me Garoppolo
8-6 123.56
105.69
 
VS
proj
THE A-TEAM
109.12 7-7
117.67

It’s a me Garoppolo defy expectations, defeat THE A-TEAM, 123.56-109.12

It’s a me Garoppolo brought their A game, coming out on top with a 123.56-109.12 win over THE A-TEAM, who fell short of projections. It’s a me Garoppolo never trailed in this one after taking a 1.06-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Drew Brees (40.06 points) and Michael Thomas (24.9). Aaron Jones (28.2 points) and Patrick Mahomes (14.92) were the leaders for THE A-TEAM in the loss. This marks the second time this season It’s a me Garoppolo have gotten the best of THE A-TEAM, after winning 100.26-68.2 in their last matchup. It’s a me Garoppolo will look to not lose that winning feeling in the semifinal round next week, while THE A-TEAM attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win in the 5th Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  It’s a me Garoppolo   THE A-TEAM

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 18 points, the Steelers defense more-than-doubled their 7.32-point projection in a 23-17 win over the Cardinals. They allowed 17 points, surrendered 236 yards, and intercepted 3 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on It’s a me Garoppolo this week. The Steelers will go up against the Bills next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

It’s a me Garoppolo
Points
% of total points 123.56
1
Drew Brees
QB
40.06
19.67
32.4%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
24.9
16.64
20.2%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
18
7.32
14.6%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
14.5
12.43
11.7%
THE A-TEAM
Points
% of total points 109.12
1
Aaron Jones
RB
28.2
13.61
25.8%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
14.92
21.33
13.7%
3
Kareem Hunt
RB
13.8
10.24
12.6%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
12.6
14.87
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which It’s a me Garoppolo had an 83.96-82.90 lead. Drew Brees teamed up with Michael Thomas on multiple big plays for It’s a me Garoppolo: a 21-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass. Brees also lit up the scoreboard with a 38-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Aaron Jones had a 42-yard run for THE A-TEAM, while Nick Chubb had a 57-yard run.
Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 48-yard touchdown pass for THE A-TEAM, who trailed 121.46-106.12 after the late afternoon games.

Points By Position

  It’s a me Garoppolo   THE A-TEAM

What If

It’s a me Garoppolo would have beaten five other teams besides THE A-TEAM this week.
THE A-TEAM would have lost to just one other team besides It’s a me Garoppolo this week.
If It’s a me Garoppolo played THE A-TEAM every week this season, they'd be 6-8.
It’s a me Garoppolo would be 6-6 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as THE A-TEAM.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as It’s a me Garoppolo, THE A-TEAM would be 8-4.
If It’s a me Garoppolo had played every team in the league each week, they would be 75-75.
If they played every team every week, THE A-TEAM would be 95-55.

Coach Talk

It’s a me Garoppolo
Football is all about creating mismatches. Fueled by an awesome showing by Drew Brees, we utterly dominated THE A-TEAM at the quarterback position this past week (40.06 points to 14.92). Brees lit up the 49ers secondary by logging 349 yards and five passing touchdowns.
THE A-TEAM
Trust us on this one, we've been in this business for quite a long time now. Adversity happens, losses pile up, your fans get a bit whiny, and the local beat writers turn testy with all of their questions. All part of living that coach life. Just remember that when it comes to fantasy football, winning is the easiest way to silence any critics out there! Keep pushing forward, THE A-TEAM!