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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Top of The Rock
8-6 137.22
117.72
 
VS
proj
Brock The Conqueror
119.96 7-7
131.65

Top of The Rock come back to win against Brock The Conqueror, 137.22-119.96

Top of The Rock outperformed their projected point total, staging a comeback to earn a 137.22-119.96 win over Brock The Conqueror, who fell short of projections. After trailing 109.66-99.30 heading into Monday night, Top of The Rock roared back behind Lamar Jackson, who passed for 163 yards , ran for 124 yards and scored 3 touchdowns for 37.92 points. DeAndre Hopkins (9 Rec, 136 Rec Yds) and Austin Ekeler (79 Rush Yds, 67 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Brock The Conqueror in the loss. This marks the second time this season Top of The Rock have gotten the best of Brock The Conqueror, after winning 117.6-96.54 in their last matchup. Top of The Rock will look to not lose that winning feeling in next week's semifinal round, while Brock The Conqueror seek to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 5th Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Top of The Rock   Brock The Conqueror

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Davis overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 23.8 points against his 12.83-point projection. During a 32-27 loss to the Broncos, he racked up 93 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns. Davis ranks #51 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
Mike Davis

Top Player Comparison

Top of The Rock
Points
% of total points 137.22
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
37.92
21.74
27.6%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
24.6
16.17
17.9%
3
Mike Davis
RB
23.8
12.83
17.3%
4
Ronald Jones II
RB
14.9
12.56
10.9%
Brock The Conqueror
Points
% of total points 119.96
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
21.1
15.58
17.6%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
19.1
16.66
15.9%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
19
6.88
15.8%
4
Deshaun Watson
QB
16.56
21.66
13.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Top of The Rock had a 71.30-66.06 lead. For Top of The Rock, Tyreek Hill had a 44-yard touchdown catch and a 32-yard touchdown run. DeAndre Hopkins had a 41-yard catch for Brock The Conqueror, while Deshaun Watson had a 48-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Mason Crosby had a 57-yard field goal for Brock The Conqueror, contributing to a 103.66-93.30 lead for the team.
Monday
Lamar Jackson had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard run for Top of The Rock on Monday night, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Top of The Rock   Brock The Conqueror

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Brock The Conqueror, Top of The Rock averaged more points (127.41) than they usually score (120.31).
Top of The Rock don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Brock The Conqueror (3 vs 2).
Top of The Rock see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Brock The Conqueror (0).
Top of The Rock are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Brock The Conqueror (0 vs 3).
By position, Top of The Rock have outscored Brock The Conqueror at WR, DEF, and IDP this season.
The starters for Top of The Rock had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Brock The Conqueror (3).
Hey Brock The Conqueror, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Top of The Rock
You know, the key to football is finding the mismatches. Our squad found one this past week and doubled up Brock The Conqueror at the quarterback position (37.92 points to 16.56).
Brock The Conqueror
A ton of action between the 20's: The six starting offensive skill players (three WRs, two RBs, one TE) on Brock The Conqueror combined to register a whopping 514 yards from scrimmage. Unfortunately, none of those starters could find his way to the end zone in Week 14.