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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Vernon's Team
6-8 103.66
106.44
 
VS
proj
Welcome to Mahomes
97.92 6-8
101.96

Despite top scorer Kelce, Welcome to Mahomes fall to Vernon's Team, 103.66-97.92

Welcome to Mahomes had the top scorer in the matchup with TE Travis Kelce posting 23.6 points, the ninth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Vernon's Team, who rallied to earn a 103.66-97.92 victory. Vernon's Team trailed 97.92-80.36 heading into Monday night, but the unit came storming back behind Nick Chubb (82 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 21 Rec Yds). Travis Kelce (8 Rec, 136 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Patrick Mahomes (393 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) were the leading performers for Welcome to Mahomes in defeat. This marks the second time this season Vernon's Team have gotten the best of Welcome to Mahomes, after winning 101.46-90.22 in their last matchup. Vernon's Team ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-8. Welcome to Mahomes will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Vernon's Team   Welcome to Mahomes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bills defense (15 Pts Allowed, 224 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 12 points against the Steelers in Week 14. Their scoring output doubled their 6-point projection and was much higher than their 5.57-point season scoring average. The Bills defense will face the Broncos next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

Vernon's Team
Points
% of total points 103.66
1
Nick Chubb
RB
23.3
14.38
22.5%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
16.56
21.67
16%
3
Kenyan Drake
RB
15.5
11.77
15%
4
Greg Zuerlein
K
14
7.92
13.5%
Welcome to Mahomes
Points
% of total points 97.92
1
Travis Kelce
TE
23.6
15.28
24.1%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
21.62
25.37
22.1%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
15.7
15.85
16%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
14.5
11.47
14.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Vernon's Team boasted a 58.56-45.22 lead. Deshaun Watson had a 48-yard pass for Vernon's Team, while Greg Zuerlein had a 55-yard field goal. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Welcome to Mahomes with a 44-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Vernon's Team   Welcome to Mahomes

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Welcome to Mahomes, Vernon's Team averaged more points (102.56) than they usually score (90.51).
Vernon's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Welcome to Mahomes (6 vs 3).
By position, Vernon's Team have outscored Welcome to Mahomes at RB, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Vernon's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Welcome to Mahomes (1).
There's not much good to say about Welcome to Mahomes this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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