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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
GB Packers (JP)
10-4 35
34.2
 
VS
proj
Hou Texans (GA)
16 8-6
29.53

GB Packers (JP) defeat Hou Texans (GA) for fourth straight win in 35-16 rout

GB Packers (JP) extended their win streak to four games with an easy victory over Hou Texans (GA), rolling to a 35-16 win. Hou Texans (GA) jumped out to a 16-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 11 points from Dalvin Cook (102 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Deshaun Watson (219 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 38 Rush Yds). But it was all GB Packers (JP) after that. They were led by Aaron Rodgers, who passed for 290 yards , ran for 13 yards and scored 4 touchdowns for 16 points, and Mason Crosby, who made his only FG attempt (7 points). This marks the second time this season GB Packers (JP) have knocked off Hou Texans (GA), after winning 42-27 in their last matchup. GB Packers (JP) (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Hou Texans (GA) (8-6) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  GB Packers (JP)   Hou Texans (GA)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Rodgers (290 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 13 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) scored 16 points against the Lions in Week 14. His scoring output was 73.2% more than his 9.24-point projection and was much higher than his 10.07-point season scoring average. Rodgers ranks #4 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Panthers next week.
Aaron Rodgers

Top Player Comparison

GB Packers (JP)
Points
% of total points 35
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
16
9.24
45.7%
2
Mason Crosby
K
7
7.67
20%
3
Davante Adams
WR
4
3.79
11.4%
4
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
4
4.39
11.4%
Hou Texans (GA)
Points
% of total points 16
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
7
5.4
43.8%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
4
7.5
25%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
2
2.32
12.5%
4
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
2
5.19
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Deshaun Watson had a 48-yard pass for Hou Texans (GA) to contribute to a 16-0 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Aaron Rodgers had a 56-yard touchdown pass for GB Packers (JP), while Mason Crosby had a 57-yard field goal to contribute to a 35-16 lead for GB Packers (JP).

Points By Position

  GB Packers (JP)   Hou Texans (GA)

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Hou Texans (GA), GB Packers (JP) averaged more points (38.5) than they usually score (33.93).
GB Packers (JP) are on a roll, winning four in a row.
GB Packers (JP) don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Hou Texans (GA) (5 vs 4).
GB Packers (JP) play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (1) than Hou Texans (GA) (2).
GB Packers (JP) don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Hou Texans (GA) (0 vs 1).
By position, GB Packers (JP) have outscored Hou Texans (GA) at QB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for GB Packers (JP) had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Hou Texans (GA) (1).
Hey Hou Texans (GA), want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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