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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Rawkfist
8-6 160.08
193.15
 
VS
proj
Psycho Wards
154.36 5-9
190.88

Offensively challenged Rawkfist top Psycho Wards in 160.08-154.36 battle

Ranking eighth in the league in points scored for the week, Rawkfist were lucky to earn a win against a team that had an even worse week, squeaking by for a 160.08-154.36 win over Psycho Wards. Psycho Wards made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Rawkfist led 160.08-146.46 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 7.9 points from Sony Michel on Monday night for Psycho Wards. Rawkfist were led by Justin Jefferson, who caught 7 passes for 79 yards and a touchdown for 25 points, and Mike Glennon, who passed for 191 yards and 2 touchdowns (24.34 points). Rawkfist (8-6) have now won five straight and will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Psycho Wards will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Rawkfist   Psycho Wards

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Ravens in Week 14, the Browns defense allowed 22 points, surrendered 389 yards, and forced 2 fumbles. In doing so, they put up 17.1 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Rawkfist this week. Next week, the Browns will face the Raiders.
The Cleveland Browns defense

Top Player Comparison

Rawkfist
Points
% of total points 160.08
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
25
26.67
15.6%
2
Mike Glennon
QB
24.34
17.65
15.2%
3
Chase Claypool
WR
22.5
14.65
14.1%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
17.4
21.88
10.9%
Psycho Wards
Points
% of total points 154.36
1
Russell Wilson
QB
25.2
26.71
16.3%
2
Tee Higgins
WR
20.9
15.91
13.5%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
17.9
22.86
11.6%
4
Devonta Freeman
RB
14.7
13.87
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Russell Wilson had a 55-yard touchdown pass for Psycho Wards, while Taylor Heinicke had a 43-yard touchdown pass for the team, who trailed 95.04-77.58 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Mike Glennon had a 60-yard pass for Rawkfist, contributing to a 160.08-135.96 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Rawkfist   Psycho Wards

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Rawkfist scored fewer points in this one (160.08) than their season average of 187.17.
Rawkfist are looking unstoppable, with victories in five straight matchups.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Rawkfist (8-6) have a better record than Psycho Wards (5-9).
You can't win if you don't play. Psycho Wards has left more points on the bench this season (1,121.3) than Rawkfist (993.46).
Rawkfist are clutch masters, with more close wins than Psycho Wards (3 vs 2).
By position, Rawkfist have outscored Psycho Wards at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Rawkfist has a higher average scoring margin (1) than Psycho Wards this season (-16).
The postseason awaits Rawkfist. They've clinched a playoff spot while Psycho Wards are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about Psycho Wards this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Rawkfist
Listen Rawkfist, the good news is that we won this matchup by 5.72 points. The better news is that we've proven we're even better than this, as our scoring average through 13 weeks was 189.25. So yes, we're happy to have earned this victory, but let's also "regress" back up to where we know we can be!
Psycho Wards
Tons of activity between the 20's: The eight starting offensive position players (four WRs, three RBs, one TE) on Psycho Wards collectively gained a whopping 554 yards from scrimmage. Unfortunately, not one of those players was able to find the end zone in Week 14.