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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Da Bears
8-6 168.52
153.91
 
VS
proj
Zachary's Swag Team
164.32 5-9
141.4

Da Bears come back to knock off Zachary's Swag Team for sixth straight win in 168.52-164.32 battle

Da Bears extended their win streak to six games with a come-from-behind victory over Zachary's Swag Team, rallying to earn a 168.52-164.32 win. After trailing 164.32-138.42 heading into Monday night, Da Bears charged back behind Zach Ertz, who caught 9 passes for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns for 30.1 points. Michael Thomas (11 Rec, 134 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Matt Ryan (313 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) were the leaders for Zachary's Swag Team in defeat. This marks the first time this season Da Bears have beaten Zachary's Swag Team, after falling 143.56-139.62 in their last matchup. Da Bears (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Zachary's Swag Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Da Bears   Zachary's Swag Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Brees passed for 349 yards and 5 touchdowns as the Saints lost to the 49ers 48-46. In doing so, he put up 50.06 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the second-highest percent increase of any QB in the league this season. Brees will play the Colts in Week 15.
Drew Brees

Top Player Comparison

Da Bears
Points
% of total points 168.52
1
Drew Brees
QB
50.06
23.18
29.7%
2
Zach Ertz
TE
30.1
15.29
17.9%
3
Devin Singletary
RB
17.8
13.61
10.6%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
15.2
15.96
9%
Zachary's Swag Team
Points
% of total points 164.32
1
Michael Thomas
WR
30.4
20.86
18.5%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
25.32
23.11
15.4%
3
Robby Anderson
WR
25
12.6
15.2%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
23.9
16.37
14.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Da Bears who emerged with the lead, 119.16-111.02. Drew Brees had a 38-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for Da Bears, while Stefon Diggs had a 44-yard catch. Meanwhile, Michael Thomas had a 21-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch for Zachary's Swag Team, while Matt Ryan had a 93-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Da Bears, who trailed 164.32-138.42 after the late action.

Points By Position

  Da Bears   Zachary's Swag Team

Game Notes

Da Bears won despite the fact that only three of their 11 starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
Zachary's Swag Team lost despite seven of their 11 starters scoring higher than their projected points.
The final result could've looked differently, as each team had a starter that failed to score.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
This matchup showcased the week's two highest scores.
The matchup's 4.2-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Da Bears. They got the W, but did not cover the 12.51-point projected margin of victory.
Da Bears moves to (2-1) in close games this season, while Zachary's Swag Team falls to (2-1).
A bright spot in the loss, Michael Thomas (30.4 points) posted the second-highest score for a WR this week.

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