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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Aussig Emptyheads
5-9 132
96.95
 
VS
proj
Studenec Strugglers
92.62 5-9
109.55

Aussig Emptyheads hand Studenec Strugglers fourth straight loss in 132.00-92.62 rout

Aussig Emptyheads cruised to a 132.00-92.62 win to hand Studenec Strugglers their fourth straight loss. Studenec Strugglers got out to a 13.60-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Aussig Emptyheads after that. They were led by the Washington Football Team defense (15 Pts Allowed, 344 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) and Mike Gesicki (5 Rec, 65 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Stefon Diggs (24.1 points) and Patrick Mahomes (21.62) did their part for Studenec Strugglers in defeat. This marks the first time this season Aussig Emptyheads have knocked off Studenec Strugglers, after falling 106.38-99.06 in their last matchup. Aussig Emptyheads improve to 5-9 for the season, while Studenec Strugglers fall to 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Aussig Emptyheads   Studenec Strugglers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Football Team defense overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 23 points against their 6.55-point projection. In a 23-15 win over the 49ers, they allowed 15 points, surrendered 344 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Football Team defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
The Washington Football Team defense

Top Player Comparison

Aussig Emptyheads
Points
% of total points 132
1
The Washington Football Team defense
DEF
23
6.55
17.4%
2
Mike Gesicki
TE
21
7.25
15.9%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
18.1
15.57
13.7%
4
Kirk Cousins
QB
17.1
18.25
13%
Studenec Strugglers
Points
% of total points 92.62
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
24.1
14.05
26%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
21.62
25.37
23.3%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
17
6.38
18.4%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
11.8
12.71
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Studenec Strugglers had a 62.52-56.70 lead. Mike Gesicki had a 29-yard touchdown catch for Aussig Emptyheads, while DeAndre Hopkins had a 41-yard catch. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Studenec Strugglers with a 44-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Emmanuel Sanders had a 37-yard touchdown catch for Aussig Emptyheads to contribute to a 118.70-62.52 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Aussig Emptyheads   Studenec Strugglers

What If

Aussig Emptyheads would have beaten six other teams besides Studenec Strugglers this week.
Studenec Strugglers would have lost to five other teams besides Aussig Emptyheads this week.
If Aussig Emptyheads played Studenec Strugglers every week this season, they'd be 6-8.
Aussig Emptyheads would be 4-8 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Studenec Strugglers.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Aussig Emptyheads, Studenec Strugglers would be 4-8.
If Aussig Emptyheads had played every team in the league each week, they would be 66-84.
If they played every team every week, Studenec Strugglers would be 62-88.

Coach Talk

Aussig Emptyheads
Well done, Aussig Emptyheads. Assembling a team that won by more than 39 points in Week 14.
Studenec Strugglers
Recording four receptions on just five targets this past week, it appears that the starting RBs for Studenec Strugglers should look into why their quarterbacks are giving them the silent treatment.