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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Florence Troopers
8-6 113.36
114.29
 
VS
proj
Shane's Team
107.12 7-7
104.51

Despite top scorer Robinson II, Shane's Team fall to Florence Troopers, 113.36-107.12

Allen Robinson II accumulated 22.8 points for Shane's Team, the best total in the matchup and 11th-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Florence Troopers, who came out on top with a 113.36-107.12 victory. Shane's Team earned a 10.54-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Florence Troopers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kyler Murray, who passed for 244 yards and a touchdown and ran for 47 yards for 18.46 points, and DeAndre Hopkins, who caught 9 passes for 136 yards (18.1 points). Allen Robinson II (22.8 points) and Josh Allen (19.32) led the charge for Shane's Team in the loss. This marks the first time this season Florence Troopers have gotten the best of Shane's Team, after falling 129.42-119.2 in their last matchup. Florence Troopers (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Shane's Team (7-7) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Florence Troopers   Shane's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Colts defense overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 12 points against their 5.96-point projection. During a 44-27 win over the Raiders, they allowed 27 points, surrendered 424 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. 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

Florence Troopers
Points
% of total points 113.36
1
Kyler Murray
QB
18.46
23.6
16.3%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
18.1
15.57
16%
3
Rodrigo Blankenship
K
14
8.14
12.4%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
12.4
14.27
10.9%
Shane's Team
Points
% of total points 107.12
1
Allen Robinson II
WR
22.8
13.7
21.3%
2
Josh Allen
QB
19.32
22.21
18%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
19.1
16.67
17.8%
4
Kenyan Drake
RB
15.5
11.77
14.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Shane's Team who grabbed the lead, 57.70-47.16. Kyler Murray teamed up with DeAndre Hopkins for a 41-yard pass for Florence Troopers. Greg Zuerlein made the highlight reel for Shane's Team with a 55-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Florence Troopers   Shane's Team

Game Notes

Only four of the nine starters on Florence Troopers scored more than their projected point totals.
Shane's Team lost despite four of their eight starters scoring more than their points projection.
Shane's Team can partially blame the loss on the Baltimore Ravens defense, who didn't score any points.
The three highest scorers for Shane's Team scored more points than Kyler Murray, the leading scorer for Florence Troopers.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Florence Troopers got the W despite scoring fewer points than projected, while Shane's Team outscored their projection.
The matchup's 6.24-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
This defeat snaps a streak of two straight wins for Shane's Team.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Florence Troopers. They got the win, but did not cover the 9.78-point projected margin of victory.
For Shane's Team, Allen Robinson II put up 22.8 points, the third-best score for a wide receiver this week.

Coach Talk

Florence Troopers
Mission accomplished, Florence Troopers. Deploying a team that earned more than 113 points in Week 14. Let's tip our cap to the GM of Shane's Team, take this victory in stride, and continue pushing forward to a fantasy title.
Shane's Team
The problem in Week 14 was pretty easy to diagnose, Shane's Team. Choosing to start the Baltimore Ravens defense in a tough fantasy matchup... let's deem this to be a learning experience and agree that it won't happen again.