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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Gridiron
8-6 174.92
157.59
 
VS
proj
Mad Flanders
163.66 8-6
154.69

Gridiron knock off Mad Flanders, 174.92-163.66

Gridiron outperformed expectations, earning a 174.92-163.66 win over Mad Flanders. Gridiron never trailed in this one after grabbing an 8.10-point lead on Thursday behind Robert Woods. Jonathan Taylor (39.5 points) and Tyreek Hill (35.1) did everything they could for Mad Flanders in the loss. This marks the first time this season Gridiron have gotten the best of Mad Flanders, after falling 181.56-167.9 in their last matchup. Gridiron (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Mad Flanders (8-6) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Gridiron   Mad Flanders

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 15 points, surrendering 344 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the 49ers, the Football Team defense scored 23 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 6.55-point projection and was much higher than their 8.5-point season scoring average. 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

Gridiron
Points
% of total points 174.92
1
David Montgomery
RB
33.5
15.56
19.2%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
29.62
31.03
16.9%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
27.6
19.17
15.8%
4
The Washington Football Team defense
DEF
23
6.55
13.1%
Mad Flanders
Points
% of total points 163.66
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
39.5
15.75
24.1%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
35.1
21.45
21.4%
3
Davante Adams
WR
33.5
25.08
20.5%
4
Deshaun Watson
QB
19.56
26.32
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was Gridiron who claimed the lead, 109.22-54.66. David Montgomery had an 80-yard touchdown run for Gridiron, while Patrick Mahomes had a 44-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Tyreek Hill had a 44-yard touchdown catch and a 32-yard touchdown run for Mad Flanders, while Deshaun Watson had a 48-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Jonathan Taylor had a 62-yard touchdown run for Mad Flanders, while Davante Adams had a 56-yard touchdown catch for the team, who trailed 174.92-156.66 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Gridiron   Mad Flanders

Game Notes

Only four of the 10 starters on Gridiron scored more than their projected point totals.
Mad Flanders had only four of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
Mad Flanders can partially blame the loss on the Baltimore Ravens defense, who didn't score any points.
Jonathan Taylor and Tyreek Hill both outscored David Montgomery, the leading scorer for Gridiron.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
The matchup's 11.26-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
The win snaps a two-game losing streak for Gridiron.
Not only did Gridiron get the W, but they also covered the 2.9-point projected margin of victory.
In a losing effort, Jonathan Taylor (39.5 points) registered the top overall score for a RB this week.

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