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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
FANTASY GURU
12-2 464.09
471.79
 
VS
proj
Bill's Quality
404.89 6-8
444.94

FANTASY GURU knock off Bill's Quality for eighth straight win, 464.09-404.89

FANTASY GURU extended their win streak to eight games with a hard-fought victory over Bill's Quality, securing a 464.09-404.89 win. FANTASY GURU never trailed in this one after nabbing a 57.48-point lead on Thursday behind Cam Akers (60.98 points). Derek Carr (316 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 12 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Miles Sanders (115 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 21 Rec Yds) led the charge for Bill's Quality in the loss. This marks the third time this season FANTASY GURU have taken down Bill's Quality, after winning 405.12-385.99 in their last matchup. FANTASY GURU will look to not lose that winning feeling in next week's semifinal round, while Bill's Quality seek to rebound and finish the season with a win.

Matchup Timeline

  FANTASY GURU   Bill's Quality

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Football Team defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 23 points against their 6.55-point projection. In a 23-15 win over the 49ers, they allowed 15 points, surrendered 344 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Football Team defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
The Washington Football Team defense

Top Player Comparison

FANTASY GURU
Points
% of total points 464.09
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
62.37
56.9
13.4%
2
Cam Akers
RB
60.98
31.17
13.1%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
59.75
42.77
12.9%
4
Ronald Jones II
RB
37.8
34.32
8.1%
Bill's Quality
Points
% of total points 404.89
1
Derek Carr
QB
68.57
49.76
16.9%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
56.58
40.16
14%
3
Kenyan Drake
RB
44
35.81
10.9%
4
Russell Gage
WR
39
26
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
James Robinson had a 47-yard run for FANTASY GURU to contribute to a 289.97-81.58 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was FANTASY GURU who claimed the lead, 396.22-363.79. For FANTASY GURU, Jonathan Taylor had a 62-yard touchdown run. Derek Carr had a 47-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for Bill's Quality, while Miles Sanders had an 82-yard touchdown run.
Monday
Lamar Jackson had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard run for FANTASY GURU on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  FANTASY GURU   Bill's Quality

StatSmack

Bill's Quality haven't pulled off a single win versus FANTASY GURU this season, with a record of 0-3.
FANTASY GURU are on fire, winning eight in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. FANTASY GURU are doing a better job of that, averaging 430.84 versus Bill's Quality's 367.97.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" FANTASY GURU (12-2) have a better record than Bill's Quality (6-8).
Even the machines think FANTASY GURU have better players. Their projected average points is higher (438.91) than Bill's Quality (406.18).
Once FANTASY GURU put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Bill's Quality (1 vs 0).
FANTASY GURU are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Bill's Quality (0 vs 1).
FANTASY GURU should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Bill's Quality (7 vs 3).
FANTASY GURU have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Bill's Quality (124 vs 102).
By position, FANTASY GURU have outscored Bill's Quality at QB, RB, K, and IDP this season.
FANTASY GURU don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 65 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Bill's Quality, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

FANTASY GURU
You know what, FANTASY GURU, we do certainly appreciate the confidence. Deploying a starter with zero points (Trey Burton), while still getting the W... that's a bit too risky for us traditionalists.
Bill's Quality
It's entirely possible that Bill's Quality could be a better talent scout in real football than in fantasy. With only 17 targets as a group in Week 14, their five wide receivers apparently spent the majority of their games running decoy routes and blocking downfield.