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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
The Network Grid
5-9 185.76
160.45
 
VS
proj
Tropic Thunder
148.64 4-10
160.82

The Network Grid hand Tropic Thunder seventh consecutive loss in 185.76-148.64 rout

The Network Grid cruised to a 185.76-148.64 win to hand Tropic Thunder their seventh consecutive loss. It didn't take long to learn who would have the advantage in the matchup, as The Network Grid jumped out to a 43.20-point lead on Thursday behind impressive efforts from Cam Akers (38.9 points) and James White (4.3). Russell Wilson (206 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and David Montgomery (113 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 42 Rec Yds) were the leaders for Tropic Thunder in the loss. This marks the first time this season The Network Grid have gotten the best of Tropic Thunder, after falling 178.6-152.2 in their last matchup. The Network Grid ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 5-9. Tropic Thunder will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 4-10.

Matchup Timeline

  The Network Grid   Tropic Thunder

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 5 passes for 65 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Chiefs, Gesicki tallied 23.5 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.9-point projection and was much higher than his 10.82-point season scoring average. Gesicki ranks #5 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Patriots next week.
Mike Gesicki

Top Player Comparison

The Network Grid
Points
% of total points 185.76
1
Cam Akers
RB
38.9
17.7
20.9%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
38.46
40.23
20.7%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
23.6
19.29
12.7%
4
Mike Gesicki
TE
23.5
8.9
12.7%
Tropic Thunder
Points
% of total points 148.64
1
Russell Wilson
QB
42.14
42.81
28.4%
2
David Montgomery
RB
31.5
23.51
21.2%
3
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
25
13.37
16.8%
4
Robby Anderson
WR
18.7
16.76
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which The Network Grid boasted a 176.76-86.50 lead. Kyler Murray connected with DeAndre Hopkins for a 41-yard pass for The Network Grid. David Montgomery made the highlight reel for Tropic Thunder with an 80-yard touchdown run.
Monday
Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal for The Network Grid on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  The Network Grid   Tropic Thunder

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Tropic Thunder. They've lost seven in a row.
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Tropic Thunder has left more points on the bench this season (943.4) than The Network Grid (832.74).
Tropic Thunder are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than The Network Grid (5 vs 3).
The Network Grid are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Tropic Thunder (0 vs 1).
The Network Grid should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Tropic Thunder (7 vs 4).
The Network Grid have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Tropic Thunder (58 vs 47).
By position, The Network Grid have outscored Tropic Thunder at QB, WR, TE, and K this season.
The starters for The Network Grid had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Tropic Thunder (1).
There's not much good to say about Tropic Thunder this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

The Network Grid
Whoa, The Network Grid, you really made a statement to the rest of the league with this shellacking. Not only did you win by more than 37 points, you also jumped up a whopping three places in the league standings. Nice work!
Tropic Thunder
Hey now, talk about under-utilized: As a group, the starting RBs for Tropic Thunder collectively recorded four receptions on just five targets this past week. Tell those quarterbacks to check down a little more often in Week 15!