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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
The Dark Knight
10-4 128
127.41
 
VS
proj
Big Country's Team
95 2-11-1
105.66

The Dark Knight hand Big Country's Team eighth consecutive loss in 128-95 rout

The Dark Knight rolled to a 128-95 win to hand Big Country's Team their eighth straight loss. Big Country's Team took a 34-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding performances from Derrick Henry, who ran for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns for 35 points, and the Kansas City Chiefs defense, who allowed 27 points, surrendered 367 yards, and intercepted a pass (25 points). But it was all The Dark Knight after that. They were led by Calvin Ridley (22 points) and Ryan Tannehill (19). This marks the second time this season The Dark Knight have taken down Big Country's Team, after winning 123-66 in their last matchup. The Dark Knight (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Big Country's Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 2-11-1.

Matchup Timeline

  The Dark Knight   Big Country's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 27 points, surrendering 424 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Raiders, the Colts defense registered 16 points this week. They scored 17.1% more than their 13.66-point projection and overachieved for the eighth time this season. The Colts defense ranks #92 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

The Dark Knight
Points
% of total points 128
1
Calvin Ridley
WR
22
14.96
17.2%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
19
19.53
14.8%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
18
18.18
14.1%
4
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
17
9.13
13.3%
Big Country's Team
Points
% of total points 95
1
Derrick Henry
RB
35
18.19
36.8%
2
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
25
16.77
26.3%
3
Jared Cook
TE
11
5.63
11.6%
4
Harrison Butker
K
8
9.25
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was Big Country's Team who owned the lead, 71-37. For The Dark Knight, Ryan Tannehill had a 37-yard touchdown pass. Derrick Henry made the highlight reel for Big Country's Team with a 36-yard touchdown run and a 47-yard run.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was The Dark Knight who grabbed the lead, 128-91. For The Dark Knight, Calvin Ridley had a 39-yard touchdown catch. Jared Cook made the highlight reel for Big Country's Team with a 20-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  The Dark Knight   Big Country's Team

StatSmack

Big Country's Team would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost eight in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Big Country's Team need some help then, averaging just 94.5 versus The Dark Knight's 130.07.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. The Dark Knight (10-4) have a better record than Big Country's Team (2-11-1).
Even the computers think The Dark Knight have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (125.83) than Big Country's Team (103.89).
You can't win if you don't play. The Dark Knight has left fewer points on the bench this season (774) than Big Country's Team (949).
The Dark Knight don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Big Country's Team (9 vs 1).
The Dark Knight see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Big Country's Team (0).
The Dark Knight don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Big Country's Team (0 vs 1).
The Dark Knight should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Big Country's Team (9 vs 6).
The Dark Knight have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Big Country's Team (53 vs 44).
By position, The Dark Knight have outscored Big Country's Team at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
The Dark Knight don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 26 points, highest in the league.
The Dark Knight are in the playoffs. Big Country's Team are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about Big Country's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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