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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Devin's Team
4-8 227.32
237.82
 
VS
proj
Zachary's Team
155.76 3-9
164.93

Devin's Team knock off Zachary's Team in 227.32-155.76 rout

Despite similar records, Devin's Team held a substantial season point advantage over Zachary's Team coming into this one (2,425-1,821), and they lived up to their reputation with a dominant victory, cruising to a 227.32-155.76 win. Zachary's Team grabbed a 17.30-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Devin's Team after that. They were led by the Chicago Bears defense (37.8 points) and Allen Robinson II (37.3). Miles Sanders (115 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 21 Rec Yds) and A.J. Brown (7 Rec, 112 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leading scorers for Zachary's Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Devin's Team have knocked off Zachary's Team, after winning 240.08-154.06 in their last matchup. Devin's Team improve to 4-8 for the season, while Zachary's Team fall to 3-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Devin's Team   Zachary's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bears defense (7 Pts Allowed, 263 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 37.8 points in a 36-7 win over the Texans in Week 14. Their scoring output was 72.6% more than their 21.9-point projection and was much higher than their 22.93-point season scoring average. The Bears defense will face the Vikings next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Devin's Team
Points
% of total points 227.32
1
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
37.8
21.9
16.6%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
37.3
21.73
16.4%
3
Justin Herbert
QB
21.72
31.82
9.6%
4
Robert Tonyan
TE
18.6
13.44
8.2%
Zachary's Team
Points
% of total points 155.76
1
Miles Sanders
RB
41.6
20.07
26.7%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
33.2
22.04
21.3%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
19
20.53
12.2%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
17.3
19.66
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
A.J. Brown had a 37-yard touchdown catch for Zachary's Team, while Deshaun Watson had a 48-yard pass for the team, who trailed 138.60-72.36 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Miles Sanders had an 82-yard touchdown run for Zachary's Team, who trailed 201.82-136.76 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  Devin's Team   Zachary's Team

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Zachary's Team, Devin's Team averaged more points (233.7) than they usually score (220.51).
We heard scoring helps you win. Zachary's Team need some help then, averaging just 164.4 versus Devin's Team's 220.51.
Even the machines think Devin's Team have better players. Their projected average points is higher (231.15) than Zachary's Team (164.04).
Once Devin's Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Zachary's Team (2 vs 0).
Devin's Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Zachary's Team (101 vs 52).
By position, Devin's Team have outscored Zachary's Team at WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Hey Zachary's Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Devin's Team
Whoa, that Falcons secondary didn't see it coming! 36 completions on 44 attempts: good enough for an 82 percent completion percentage for Justin Herbert. We know the GM of Devin's Team has to be grateful for this type of attention to detail.
Zachary's Team
Well, Zachary's Team, this week's problem isn't exactly advanced calculus. Going with multiple zero-point players in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time.