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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Clowns
11-3 192.74
173.26
 
VS
proj
Canes
157.52 6-8
150.71

Clowns knock off Canes in 192.74-157.52 rout

Clowns exceeded expectations, rolling to a 192.74-157.52 win over Canes. Canes pulled out to a 6.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Clowns after that. They were led by Derrick Henry (36.2 points) and Travis Kelce (27.6). A.J. Brown (7 Rec, 112 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Josh Allen (238 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 28 Rush Yds) carried the flag for Canes in the loss. This marks the second time this season Clowns have knocked off Canes, after winning 176.68-141.94 in their last matchup. Clowns (11-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Canes will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Clowns   Canes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Henry overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 36.2 points against his 19.74-point projection. In a 31-10 win over the Jaguars, he ran for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns. Henry ranks #14 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
Derrick Henry

Top Player Comparison

Clowns
Points
% of total points 192.74
1
Derrick Henry
RB
36.2
19.74
18.8%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
27.6
18.71
14.3%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
26.4
18.52
13.7%
4
T.Y. Hilton
WR
25.6
11.82
13.3%
Canes
Points
% of total points 157.52
1
A.J. Brown
WR
25.2
16.66
16%
2
Josh Allen
QB
21.32
21.98
13.5%
3
Curtis Samuel
WR
16
12.26
10.2%
4
Ronald Jones II
RB
15.4
13.9
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Clowns owned a 112.54-102.00 lead. Derrick Henry had a 36-yard touchdown run and a 47-yard run for Clowns, while Tom Brady had a 48-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, A.J. Brown had a 37-yard touchdown catch for Canes, while Stephen Gostkowski had a 53-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Calvin Ridley had a 39-yard touchdown catch for Clowns, while T.Y. Hilton had a 41-yard touchdown catch, helping Clowns to a 171.44-117.60 lead.

Points By Position

  Clowns   Canes

Game Notes

Only five of the 15 starters on Clowns scored more than their projected point totals.
Despite nine of their 15 starters exceeding their points projection, Canes lost.
Clowns had four players score more points than the leading scorer for Canes.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
Not only did Clowns win, but they also covered the 22.55-point predicted margin of victory.
In blowout games this season, Clowns moves to (6-1), while Canes falls to (1-5).

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