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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
DITKA
6-8 128.96
106.97
 
VS
proj
Harper's Bad Team
79.18 3-11
92.95

DITKA earn win against Harper's Bad Team in 128.96-79.18 rout

DITKA stepped up, cruising to a 128.96-79.18 win over Harper's Bad Team, who fell short of projections. DITKA pulled out to an 18.6-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Derrick Henry (34.2 points) and Mike Gesicki (18.5) and never let it go. Allen Robinson II (9 Rec, 123 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Ben Roethlisberger (187 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) were the leading performers for Harper's Bad Team in defeat. This marks the second time this season DITKA have taken down Harper's Bad Team, after winning 142.6-85.6 in their last matchup. DITKA improve to 6-8 for the season, while Harper's Bad Team fall to 3-11.

Matchup Timeline

  DITKA   Harper's Bad Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gesicki caught 5 passes for 65 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Dolphins lost to the Chiefs 33-27. In doing so, he put up 18.5 points and more-than-tripled his scoring projection, the second-highest percent increase of any TE in the league this season. Gesicki will battle the Patriots next week.
Mike Gesicki

Top Player Comparison

DITKA
Points
% of total points 128.96
1
Derrick Henry
RB
34.2
17.77
26.5%
2
Mike Gesicki
TE
18.5
5.59
14.3%
3
Philip Rivers
QB
17.76
18.22
13.8%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
14.6
13.72
11.3%
Harper's Bad Team
Points
% of total points 79.18
1
Allen Robinson II
WR
18.3
10.81
23.1%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
15.48
19.2
19.6%
3
Kenyan Drake
RB
15
10.85
18.9%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
11.1
9.51
14%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Derrick Henry had a 36-yard touchdown run and a 47-yard run for DITKA, while Mike Gesicki had a 29-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 63.00-44.40 lead for DITKA.
Sunday Late
Philip Rivers had a 41-yard touchdown pass for DITKA, helping the team to a 128.96-55.90 lead.

Points By Position

  DITKA   Harper's Bad Team

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Harper's Bad Team, DITKA averaged more points (135.78) than they usually score (98.01).
We heard scoring helps you win. Harper's Bad Team need some help then, averaging just 84.87 versus DITKA's 98.01.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" DITKA (6-8) have a better record than Harper's Bad Team (3-11).
Even the machines think DITKA have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (100.19) than Harper's Bad Team (92.63).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. DITKA has left fewer points on the bench this season (382.04) than Harper's Bad Team (553.54).
DITKA don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Harper's Bad Team (4 vs 1).
DITKA see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Harper's Bad Team (0).
DITKA should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Harper's Bad Team (6 vs 3).
By position, DITKA have outscored Harper's Bad Team at RB, TE, and K this season.
The starters for DITKA had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Harper's Bad Team (0).
Hey Harper's Bad Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

DITKA
Well done, DITKA. Nice job assembling a starting crew that nearly recorded 129 points in Week 14.
Harper's Bad Team
Three field goal tries, and not a *single* one could get through the uprights? Seems like Dan Bailey might be kicking himself to the waiver wire after this performance.