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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Fly Eagles Fly
9-5 419.17
408.83
 
VS
proj
scott's Team
402.5 8-6
463

scott's Team fall short of expectations, succumb to Fly Eagles Fly in 419.17-402.50 battle

scott's Team failed to rise to the occasion, as Fly Eagles Fly squeaked by for a 419.17-402.50 win. scott's Team had a chance to come from behind on Sunday night, but they fell short. Fly Eagles Fly led 342.63-341.48 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 42.35 points from Ben Roethlisberger on Sunday night for scott's Team. Derrick Henry (72.04 points) and Jalen Hurts (60.6) were the top performers for Fly Eagles Fly in the win. This marks the first time this season Fly Eagles Fly have gotten the best of scott's Team, after falling 445.46-329.4 in their last matchup. Fly Eagles Fly will look to keep it rolling in the semifinal round next week, while scott's Team attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win.

Matchup Timeline

  Fly Eagles Fly   scott's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gesicki scored 37.83 points in a 33-27 loss to the Chiefs to more-than-double his 18.09-point projection. He caught 5 passes for 65 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Fly Eagles Fly this week. Gesicki will square off against the Patriots in Week 15.
Mike Gesicki

Top Player Comparison

Fly Eagles Fly
Points
% of total points 419.17
1
Derrick Henry
RB
72.04
45.79
17.2%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
60.6
50.43
14.5%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
58.79
35.15
14%
4
Mike Gesicki
TE
37.83
18.09
9%
scott's Team
Points
% of total points 402.5
1
Calvin Ridley
WR
50.67
37.59
12.6%
2
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
45.33
35.01
11.3%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
42.35
51.03
10.5%
4
Jared Goff
QB
39.23
52.15
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, scott's Team had a 247.14-195.45 lead. Derrick Henry had a 36-yard touchdown run and a 47-yard run for Fly Eagles Fly, while Mike Gesicki had a 29-yard touchdown catch. James Robinson made the highlight reel for scott's Team with a 47-yard run.
Sunday Late
Calvin Ridley had a 39-yard touchdown catch for scott's Team, who trailed 342.63-341.48 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  Fly Eagles Fly   scott's Team

StatSmack

You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. scott's Team has left more points on the bench this season (2,372.84) than Fly Eagles Fly (1,468.02).
Fly Eagles Fly see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than scott's Team (0).
Fly Eagles Fly have the clutch gene, with more close wins than scott's Team (2 vs 1).
By position, Fly Eagles Fly have outscored scott's Team at TE and DEF this season.
The starters for Fly Eagles Fly had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for scott's Team (2).
Hey scott's Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Fly Eagles Fly
Props to you, Fly Eagles Fly. Deploying a lineup that earned over 419 points this past matchup.
scott's Team
You can feel good knowing that your generosity this week did not go unnoticed, scott's Team. It takes a true winner to help someone like Fly Eagles Fly succeed. Who knows, maybe you'll play them again after they've clinched a playoff spot, and they bench a couple good players that week to return the favor!