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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Norseman55's Team
6-8 110.36
105.48
 
VS
proj
Dell Tipton's Team
90 2-12
77.34

Dell Tipton's Team defy expectations but fall to Norseman55's Team in 110.36-90.00 rout

Dell Tipton's Team brought their A game and beat their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result. Predicted to come out on top by a score of 105.48-77.34, Norseman55's Team cruised to a 110.36-90.00 victory over Dell Tipton's Team. There wasn't much drama in the matchup, as Norseman55's Team nabbed a 49.06-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive showings from Mike Davis and A.J. Brown. Davis racked up 93 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 23.8 points, while Brown caught 7 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown (20.7 points). Aaron Rodgers (30.9 points) and Travis Kelce (23.6) led the charge for Dell Tipton's Team in defeat. This marks the second time this season Norseman55's Team have knocked off Dell Tipton's Team, after winning 113.48-80.1 in their last matchup. Norseman55's Team ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-8. Dell Tipton's Team will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 2-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Norseman55's Team   Dell Tipton's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 27 points, surrendering 367 yards, and intercepting a pass against the Dolphins, the Chiefs defense put up 14 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 6.95-point projection and was much higher than their 9-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

Norseman55's Team
Points
% of total points 110.36
1
Mike Davis
RB
23.8
12.83
21.6%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
20.7
13.99
18.8%
3
Deshaun Watson
QB
16.56
21.67
15%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
14
6.95
12.7%
Dell Tipton's Team
Points
% of total points 90
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
30.9
23.26
34.3%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
23.6
15.28
26.2%
3
A.J. Green
WR
15.2
5.16
16.9%
4
Darren Waller
TE
11
12.48
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
A.J. Brown had a 37-yard touchdown catch for Norseman55's Team, while Deshaun Watson had a 48-yard pass, helping Norseman55's Team to an 87.86-38.80 lead.
Sunday Late
Aaron Rodgers had a 56-yard touchdown pass for Dell Tipton's Team, who trailed 101.36-90.00 after the late afternoon games.
Monday
Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal for Norseman55's Team on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Norseman55's Team   Dell Tipton's Team

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Dell Tipton's Team need some help then, averaging just 83.55 versus Norseman55's Team's 109.57.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Norseman55's Team (6-8) have a better record than Dell Tipton's Team (2-12).
Even the computers think Norseman55's Team have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (115.53) than Dell Tipton's Team (81.79).
You can't win if you don't play. Norseman55's Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (648.1) than Dell Tipton's Team (831.94).
Norseman55's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Dell Tipton's Team (5 vs 1).
By position, Norseman55's Team have outscored Dell Tipton's Team at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Norseman55's Team has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Dell Tipton's Team this season (-32).
The starters for Norseman55's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Dell Tipton's Team (1).
Hey Dell Tipton's Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Norseman55's Team
Kudos to you, Norseman55's Team. Putting together a lineup that earned over 110 points in Week 14. Let's tip our cap to the GM of Dell Tipton's Team, take this W in stride, and continue pushing forward to the Yahoo Public 687 league title.
Dell Tipton's Team
The problem in Week 14 was pretty easy to spot, Dell Tipton's Team. Going with Malcolm Brown and David Johnson in a fantasy matchup where your opposition tallied more than 110 points... we'll just move on from this and assume something like this won't be happening again.