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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
ND IRISH
12-2 192.52
175.2
 
VS
proj
TheGoat50
176.16 6-8
175.28

ND IRISH beat TheGoat50 for sixth straight win, 192.52-176.16

ND IRISH extended their win streak to six games with a hard-fought victory over TheGoat50, coming out on top with a 192.52-176.16 win. TheGoat50 nabbed a 14.30-point lead on Thursday, but ND IRISH held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the Chicago Bears defense, who allowed only 7 points, surrendered 263 yards, and forced 2 fumbles for 31.8 points, and Patrick Mahomes, who passed for 393 yards and 2 touchdowns (25.62 points). Stefon Diggs (29.1 points) and Calvin Ridley (26.4) carried the flag for TheGoat50 in the loss. This marks the second time this season ND IRISH have beaten TheGoat50, after winning 164.34-121.32 in their last matchup. ND IRISH (12-2) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while TheGoat50 (6-8) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  ND IRISH   TheGoat50

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 7 points, surrendering 263 yards, and forcing 2 fumbles against the Texans, the Bears defense scored 31.8 points this week. Their scoring output was 67.7% more than their 18.96-point projection and was much higher than their 20.92-point season scoring average. The Bears defense will face the Vikings next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

ND IRISH
Points
% of total points 192.52
1
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
31.8
18.96
16.5%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
25.62
30.01
13.3%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
24.2
16.6
12.6%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
22.6
19.13
11.7%
TheGoat50
Points
% of total points 176.16
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
29.1
17.1
16.5%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
26.4
18.45
15%
3
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
24.4
29.98
13.9%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
24.3
15.08
13.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, after which ND IRISH had a 116.52-34.76 lead. Patrick Mahomes had a 44-yard touchdown pass for ND IRISH, while A.J. Brown had a 37-yard touchdown catch. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for TheGoat50 with a 41-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Calvin Ridley had a 39-yard touchdown catch for TheGoat50, who trailed 192.52-115.76 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  ND IRISH   TheGoat50

StatSmack

ND IRISH are on a roll, winning six in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. ND IRISH are doing a better job of that, averaging 170.51 versus TheGoat50's 155.82.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. ND IRISH (12-2) have a better record than TheGoat50 (6-8).
Once ND IRISH put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than TheGoat50 (6 vs 3).
ND IRISH don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than TheGoat50 (0 vs 1).
ND IRISH have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than TheGoat50 (67 vs 55).
By position, ND IRISH have outscored TheGoat50 at QB, RB, K, and DEF this season.
ND IRISH don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 24 points, highest in the league.
The starters for ND IRISH had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for TheGoat50 (2).
There's not much good to say about TheGoat50 this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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