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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Gator Nation
10-4 241.16
206.23
 
VS
proj
Gerdi's Team
148.58 7-7
138.03

Gator Nation knock off Gerdi's Team for fourth straight win in 241.16-148.58 rout

Gator Nation extended their win streak to four games with an easy victory over Gerdi's Team, rolling to a 241.16-148.58 win. Gator Nation got out to an 8.80-point lead on Thursday behind Jakobi Meyers (6.7 points) and Robert Woods (6.6) and never gave it up. Miles Sanders (115 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 21 Rec Yds) and Tyreek Hill (32 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 79 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the top scorers for Gerdi's Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Gator Nation have gotten the best of Gerdi's Team, after falling 186.44-182.44 in their last matchup. Gator Nation (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Gerdi's Team (7-7) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Gator Nation   Gerdi's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chiefs defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 14 points against their 6.95-point projection. During a 33-27 win over the Dolphins, they allowed 27 points, surrendered 367 yards, and intercepted a pass. The Chiefs defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Saints next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Gator Nation
Points
% of total points 241.16
1
Derrick Henry
RB
35.2
18.69
14.6%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
30.9
23.25
12.8%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
23.6
15.29
9.8%
4
David Montgomery
RB
23
13.79
9.5%
Gerdi's Team
Points
% of total points 148.58
1
Miles Sanders
RB
27.6
12.27
18.6%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
24.6
16.17
16.6%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
18.1
15.58
12.2%
4
Ryan Tannehill
QB
16.48
20
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout plays early Sunday, after which Gator Nation owned a 161.16-76.88 lead. Derrick Henry had a 36-yard touchdown run and a 47-yard run for Gator Nation, while Deshaun Watson had a 48-yard pass. Meanwhile, Tyreek Hill had a 44-yard touchdown catch and a 32-yard touchdown run for Gerdi's Team, while DeAndre Hopkins had a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but after the smoke cleared, Gator Nation emerged with a 235.16-119.58 lead. For Gator Nation, Aaron Rodgers had a 56-yard touchdown pass. Miles Sanders made the highlight reel for Gerdi's Team with an 82-yard touchdown run.
Monday
Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal for Gerdi's Team.

Points By Position

  Gator Nation   Gerdi's Team

StatSmack

Gator Nation are over .500 against Gerdi's Team this season, with a record of 2-1.
Gator Nation are looking unstoppable, with victories in four straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Gerdi's Team need some help then, averaging just 159.2 versus Gator Nation's 206.08.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Gator Nation (10-4) have a better record than Gerdi's Team (7-7).
Even the machines think Gator Nation have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (201.79) than Gerdi's Team (169.09).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Gator Nation has left fewer points on the bench this season (831.62) than Gerdi's Team (979.54).
Gator Nation don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Gerdi's Team (7 vs 1).
Gator Nation should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Gerdi's Team (8 vs 5).
Gator Nation have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Gerdi's Team (98 vs 79).
By position, Gator Nation have outscored Gerdi's Team at QB, RB, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Gator Nation has a higher average scoring margin (45) than Gerdi's Team this season (-15).
There's not much good to say about Gerdi's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Gator Nation
Bravo, Gator Nation. Good job deploying a lineup that posted over 241 points in Week 14. We should take this win in stride, tip our hat to the GM of Gerdi's Team, and continue our march towards a fantasy title.
Gerdi's Team
Whoa now, talk about under-utilized: As a group, the starting backfield for Gerdi's Team collectively recorded four receptions on only five targets this past week. Tell those quarterbacks to check down a little more often in Week 15!