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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Ertz's Eagles
4-10 111.08
90.4
 
VS
proj
Indy Mud Falcons
76.44 4-10
81.99

Ertz's Eagles defy predictions, defeat Indy Mud Falcons in 111.08-76.44 rout

Ertz's Eagles rose to the occasion and exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 111.08-76.44 win over Indy Mud Falcons, who fell short of projections. Indy Mud Falcons earned a 2.27-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Ertz's Eagles after that. They were led by Patrick Mahomes (32.25 points) and Miles Sanders (26.07). Ben Roethlisberger (187 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Davante Adams (7 Rec, 115 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for Indy Mud Falcons in defeat. This marks the first time this season Ertz's Eagles have taken down Indy Mud Falcons, after falling 100.36-78.07 in their last matchup. Ertz's Eagles ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 4-10. Indy Mud Falcons will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 4-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Ertz's Eagles   Indy Mud Falcons

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 7 points, surrendering 159 yards, and forcing 3 fumbles against the Giants, the Cardinals defense tallied 18 points this week. Their scoring output nearly tripled their 6.26-point projection and was much higher than their 5.7-point season scoring average. The Cardinals defense will face the Eagles next week.
The Arizona Cardinals defense

Top Player Comparison

Ertz's Eagles
Points
% of total points 111.08
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
32.25
29.91
29%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
26.07
8.91
23.5%
3
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
18
6.26
16.2%
4
Ronald Jones II
RB
11.6
8.54
10.4%
Indy Mud Falcons
Points
% of total points 76.44
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
19.35
24.12
25.3%
2
Davante Adams
WR
18.67
12.25
24.4%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
18.47
8.62
24.2%
4
Harrison Butker
K
8
10.34
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Ertz's Eagles owned a 73.85-36.42 lead. For Ertz's Eagles, Patrick Mahomes had a 44-yard touchdown pass. A.J. Brown had a 37-yard touchdown catch for Indy Mud Falcons, while Duke Johnson had a 48-yard catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after all the plays were accounted for, Ertz's Eagles owned a 102.08-57.09 lead. For Ertz's Eagles, Miles Sanders had an 82-yard touchdown run. Davante Adams made the highlight reel for Indy Mud Falcons with a 56-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal for Ertz's Eagles on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Ertz's Eagles   Indy Mud Falcons

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Ertz's Eagles are doing a better job of that, averaging 92.44 versus Indy Mud Falcons's 84.12.
Even the computers think Ertz's Eagles have better players. They have a higher projected points average (90.66) than Indy Mud Falcons (81.55).
Ertz's Eagles have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Indy Mud Falcons (1 vs 0).
By position, Ertz's Eagles have outscored Indy Mud Falcons at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
There's not much good to say about Indy Mud Falcons this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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