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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Dustin's Team
6-8 123.74
117.23
 
VS
proj
Andrew's Neat Team
76.06 2-12
85.77

Dustin's Team hand Andrew's Neat Team eighth straight loss in 123.74-76.06 rout

Dustin's Team cruised to a 123.74-76.06 win to hand Andrew's Neat Team their eighth straight loss. This matchup was over before it really even started, as Dustin's Team earned a 35.64-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive efforts from David Montgomery (23 points) and Tom Brady (15.64). Ben Roethlisberger (187 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Robby Anderson (13 Rush Yds, 84 Rec Yds) led the charge for Andrew's Neat Team in defeat. This marks the first time this season Dustin's Team have knocked off Andrew's Neat Team, after falling 101.3-79.82 in their last matchup. Dustin's Team ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-8. Andrew's Neat Team will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 2-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Dustin's Team   Andrew's Neat Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 27 points, surrendering 424 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Raiders, the Colts defense registered 12 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 5.96-point projection and was higher than their 8.54-point season scoring average. The Colts defense ranks #92 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

Dustin's Team
Points
% of total points 123.74
1
Nick Chubb
RB
23.3
14.38
18.8%
2
David Montgomery
RB
23
13.78
18.6%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
22.4
15.17
18.1%
4
Tom Brady
QB
15.64
21.35
12.6%
Andrew's Neat Team
Points
% of total points 76.06
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
15.48
19.21
20.4%
2
Robby Anderson
WR
13.7
13.47
18%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
12.4
14.27
16.3%
4
Michael Badgley
K
9
8.15
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
David Montgomery had an 80-yard touchdown run for Dustin's Team, while Tom Brady had a 48-yard touchdown pass, helping Dustin's Team to a 49.34-13.70 lead.
Sunday Late
Calvin Ridley had a 39-yard touchdown catch for Dustin's Team, helping the team to a 100.44-45.90 lead.

Points By Position

  Dustin's Team   Andrew's Neat Team

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Andrew's Neat Team. They've dropped their last eight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Dustin's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 102.48 versus Andrew's Neat Team's 92.04.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Dustin's Team (6-8) have a better record than Andrew's Neat Team (2-12).
Even the computers think Dustin's Team have better players. Their projected average points is higher (110.05) than Andrew's Neat Team (103.54).
Dustin's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Andrew's Neat Team (4 vs 1).
Dustin's Team are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Andrew's Neat Team (1).
Dustin's Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Andrew's Neat Team (1 vs 0).
Dustin's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Andrew's Neat Team (8 vs 4).
By position, Dustin's Team have outscored Andrew's Neat Team at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
Dustin's Team has a higher average scoring margin (0) than Andrew's Neat Team this season (-23).
The starters for Dustin's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Andrew's Neat Team (0).
Don't worry Andrew's Neat Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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