Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Pit Steelers (ZS)
10-4 37
27.37
 
VS
proj
Phi Eagles (TS)
24 5-9
32.53

Pit Steelers (ZS) hand Phi Eagles (TS) fifth straight loss in 37-24 rout

Pit Steelers (ZS) cruised to a 37-24 win to hand Phi Eagles (TS) their fifth straight loss. It didn't take long to learn who would have the advantage in the matchup, as Pit Steelers (ZS) jumped out to an 8-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout showings from Jacoby Brissett and Julio Jones. Brissett passed for 251 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 26 yards for 9 points, while Jones caught 5 passes for 66 yards (1 points). Carson Wentz (325 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Zach Ertz (9 Rec, 91 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) led the way for Phi Eagles (TS) in defeat. This marks the second time this season Pit Steelers (ZS) have taken down Phi Eagles (TS), after winning 29-19 in their last matchup. Pit Steelers (ZS) (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Phi Eagles (TS) will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Pit Steelers (ZS)   Phi Eagles (TS)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense overachieved for the 10th time this season, scoring 15 points against their 5.73-point projection. During a 23-17 win over the Cardinals, they allowed 17 points, surrendered 236 yards, and intercepted 3 passes. The Steelers defense ranks #55 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Pit Steelers (ZS)
Points
% of total points 37
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
15
5.73
40.5%
2
Chris Boswell
K
11
7.32
29.7%
3
Jacoby Brissett
QB
9
6.67
24.3%
4
Julio Jones
WR
1
2.44
2.7%
Phi Eagles (TS)
Points
% of total points 24
1
Carson Wentz
QB
7
6.87
29.2%
2
Zach Ertz
TE
7
2.17
29.2%
3
Jake Elliott
K
5
7.9
20.8%
4
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
3
6.84
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jacoby Brissett had a 46-yard touchdown pass for Pit Steelers (ZS), contributing to a 10-2 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Keenan Allen had a 45-yard catch for Pit Steelers (ZS), contributing to a 37-2 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Pit Steelers (ZS)   Phi Eagles (TS)

Game Notes

Only three of the eight starters on Pit Steelers (ZS) exceeded their projected scoring totals.
Phi Eagles (TS) had only two of their eight starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could have looked differently, as Pit Steelers (ZS) had three starters score zero points, while Phi Eagles (TS) had two.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense, Chris Boswell, and Jacoby Brissett all scored more points than Carson Wentz, the leading scorer for Phi Eagles (TS).
Pit Steelers (ZS) put up more points than their season scoring average (28) while Phi Eagles (TS) fell short of theirs (28.71).
Pit Steelers (ZS) scored more points than their projected total, while Phi Eagles (TS) fell shy of their projection.
Pit Steelers (ZS) moves to (4-4) in blowout games this season, while Phi Eagles (TS) falls to (3-4).

More from Yahoo Sports

Pit Steelers (ZS)
Hey Pit Steelers (ZS), in case you didn't know, the fantasy playoffs start next week! Yahoo's experts are here to help you prepare. Check back for the latest installment of Weekly Rankings on Tuesday.
Phi Eagles (TS)
The playoffs are coming soon, but don't worry, Yahoo's experts have you covered in the postseason too. The latest edition of Busts comes out on Thursday.