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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Phi Eagles (TS)
6-8 36
23.48
 
VS
proj
Pit Steelers (ZS)
31 9-5
28.56

Phi Eagles (TS) outperform predictions, earn win over Pit Steelers (ZS), 36-31

Phi Eagles (TS) beat expectations, coming out on top with a 36-31 win over Pit Steelers (ZS). Phi Eagles (TS) grabbed a 13-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a standout showing from the Kansas City Chiefs defense and never looked back. J.K. Dobbins (53 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Justin Tucker (1-1 FG, 55 long, 4-5 XP) were the leaders for Pit Steelers (ZS) in the loss. This marks the first time this season Phi Eagles (TS) have taken down Pit Steelers (ZS), after falling 31-30 in their last matchup. Phi Eagles (TS) ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-8. Pit Steelers (ZS) (9-5) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  Phi Eagles (TS)   Pit Steelers (ZS)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chiefs defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 13 points against their 5.43-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 #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Saints next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Phi Eagles (TS)
Points
% of total points 36
1
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
13
5.43
36.1%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
13
2.24
36.1%
3
Jake Elliott
K
6
6.61
16.7%
4
Matthew Stafford
QB
4
5.79
11.1%
Pit Steelers (ZS)
Points
% of total points 31
1
J.K. Dobbins
RB
8
2.32
25.8%
2
Justin Tucker
K
7
8.87
22.6%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
7
6.26
22.6%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
4
4.64
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Miles Sanders had an 82-yard touchdown run for Phi Eagles (TS) to contribute to a 36-0 lead for the team.
Monday
Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal for Pit Steelers (ZS).

Points By Position

  Phi Eagles (TS)   Pit Steelers (ZS)

What If

Phi Eagles (TS) would have beaten nine other teams besides Pit Steelers (ZS) this week.
Pit Steelers (ZS) would have lost to four other teams besides Phi Eagles (TS) this week.
If Phi Eagles (TS) played Pit Steelers (ZS) every week this season, they'd be 3-10-1.
Last week, Pit Steelers (ZS) would have topped Phi Eagles (TS) 25-12.
Phi Eagles (TS) would be 4-8 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Pit Steelers (ZS).
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Phi Eagles (TS), Pit Steelers (ZS) would be 9-2-1.
If Phi Eagles (TS) had played every team in the league each week, they would be 77-101-4.
If they played every team every week, Pit Steelers (ZS) would be 125-52-5.

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