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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
London Gentlemen
8-6 105.5
89.37
 
VS
proj
Shark bait
19.5 3-11
43.79

London Gentlemen hand Shark bait eighth consecutive loss in 105.5-19.5 rout

London Gentlemen rolled to a 105.5-19.5 win to hand Shark bait their eighth straight loss. It didn't take long to learn who would have the advantage in this one, as London Gentlemen jumped out to a 48.5-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding showings from the Kansas City Chiefs defense and Allen Robinson II. the Chiefs defense allowed 27 points, surrendered 367 yards, and intercepted a pass for 24 points, while Robinson II caught 9 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown (15 points). Clyde Edwards-Helaire (32 Rush Yds, 59 Rec Yds) and Jamal Agnew (1 Tackle) did everything they could for Shark bait in defeat. This marks the second time this season London Gentlemen have gotten the best of Shark bait, after winning 119.5-75 in their last matchup. London Gentlemen (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Shark bait will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-11.

Matchup Timeline

  London Gentlemen   Shark bait

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Dolphins in Week 14, the Chiefs defense allowed 27 points, surrendered 367 yards, and intercepted a pass. In doing so, they put up 24 points to scored 47.0% higher than their 16.33-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on London Gentlemen this week. The Chiefs will battle the Saints next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

London Gentlemen
Points
% of total points 105.5
1
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
24
16.33
22.7%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
23
7.19
21.8%
3
Allen Robinson II
WR
15
8.4
14.2%
4
Jeremy Chinn
S
11
4.89
10.4%
Shark bait
Points
% of total points 19.5
1
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
7
6.27
35.9%
2
Jamal Agnew
WR
5
0.9
25.6%
3
Christian Wilkins
DT
3.5
2
17.9%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
3
8.24
15.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Taysom Hill had a 37-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for London Gentlemen, while Miles Sanders had an 82-yard touchdown run, helping London Gentlemen to a 92.5-19.5 lead.
Monday
Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal for London Gentlemen on Monday night, helping to pad the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  London Gentlemen   Shark bait

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Shark bait, London Gentlemen averaged more points (112.5) than they usually score (88.18).
Shark bait would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last eight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. London Gentlemen are doing a better job of that, averaging 88.18 versus Shark bait's 57.57.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. London Gentlemen (8-6) have a better record than Shark bait (3-11).
Even the machines think London Gentlemen have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (91.14) than Shark bait (56.73).
London Gentlemen don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Shark bait (2 vs 1).
London Gentlemen have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Shark bait (1 vs 0).
By position, London Gentlemen have outscored Shark bait at QB, RB, WR, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
London Gentlemen has a higher average scoring margin (8) than Shark bait this season (-34).
The starters for London Gentlemen had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Shark bait (0).
London Gentlemen are in the playoffs. Shark bait are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about Shark bait this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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