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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
THE BOSS
10-4 126
132.9
 
VS
proj
Carl's Team
115 2-12
93.94

THE BOSS hand Carl's Team eighth consecutive loss, 126-115

THE BOSS emerged victorious with a 126-115 win to hand Carl's Team their eighth consecutive loss. THE BOSS grabbed a 49-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 47 points from Patrick Mahomes (393 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Travis Kelce (8 Rec, 136 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and never looked back. Jonathan Taylor (28 points) and Philip Rivers (24) led the way for Carl's Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season THE BOSS have gotten the best of Carl's Team, after winning 115-62 in their last matchup. THE BOSS (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Carl's Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 2-12.

Matchup Timeline

  THE BOSS   Carl's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chiefs defense (27 Pts Allowed, 367 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) scored 14 points against the Dolphins in Week 14. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 6.95-point projection and was much higher than their 7.14-point season scoring average. The Chiefs defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Saints next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

THE BOSS
Points
% of total points 126
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
39
31.29
31%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
28
31.64
22.2%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
19
11.26
15.1%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
14
6.95
11.1%
Carl's Team
Points
% of total points 115
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
28
12.14
24.3%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
24
24.39
20.9%
3
Kareem Hunt
RB
22
8.57
19.1%
4
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
17
6.38
14.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 44-yard touchdown pass for THE BOSS, helping the team to a 66-17 lead.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, after which THE BOSS became the proud owner of a 123-83 lead. For THE BOSS, Aaron Rodgers had a 56-yard touchdown pass. Jonathan Taylor had a 62-yard touchdown run for Carl's Team, while Philip Rivers had a 41-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Kareem Hunt had a 22-yard touchdown catch for Carl's Team, while Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  THE BOSS   Carl's Team

StatSmack

They don't even seem to consider you a threat. THE BOSS have a winning record vs Carl's Team this season despite averaging fewer points against them (120.5) than their season average (127.57).
Carl's Team are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last eight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. THE BOSS are doing a better job of that, averaging 127.57 versus Carl's Team's 96.5.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" THE BOSS (10-4) have a better record than Carl's Team (2-12).
Even the computers think THE BOSS have better players. They have a higher projected points average (128.39) than Carl's Team (102.92).
THE BOSS don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Carl's Team (4 vs 1).
THE BOSS should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Carl's Team (7 vs 5).
By position, THE BOSS have outscored Carl's Team at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
THE BOSS don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, highest in the league.
THE BOSS are in the playoffs. Carl's Team are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry Carl's Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

THE BOSS
Getting the win is most important, THE BOSS, but we do know of one spot where we should improve as a team. Our starting running backs were significantly outplayed this past week. James Conner (18 total yards, no TDs) logged just 7 points in Week 14, while the starting backfield for Carl's Team showed us how it's supposed to be done by putting up a score of 50. We need to bounce back with a big statement in Week 15!
Carl's Team
It's entirely possible that Carl's Team would be a better GM in the NFL than in fantasy football. Seeing just six targets as a group in Week 14, their three starting pass-catchers (two WR, one TE) apparently helped their teams' causes by running decoy routes and blocking downfield.