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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Pounders
11-3 466.2
503.23
 
VS
proj
One--Eyed--Willie
377.8 10-4
314.74

Pounders defeat One--Eyed--Willie for fourth straight win, 466.20-377.80

Pounders extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought victory over One--Eyed--Willie, earning a 466.20-377.80 win. One--Eyed--Willie grabbed a 36.08-point lead on Thursday, but Pounders held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Saquon Barkley (52.2 points) and Matthew Stafford (49.35). James Conner (81.68 points) and Hunter Renfrow (73.15) carried the flag for One--Eyed--Willie in the loss. This marks the first time this season Pounders have knocked off One--Eyed--Willie, after falling 491.17-417.64 in their last matchup. Pounders (11-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while One--Eyed--Willie (10-4) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Pounders   One--Eyed--Willie

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Packers in Week 14, the Bears defense allowed 45 points and 439 yards. In doing so, they put up 37.38 points and more-than-tripled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. In Week 15, the Bears will battle the Vikings.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Pounders
Points
% of total points 466.2
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
52.2
51.25
11.2%
2
Matthew Stafford
QB
49.35
51.16
10.6%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
44
52.12
9.4%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
43.58
42.78
9.3%
One--Eyed--Willie
Points
% of total points 377.8
1
James Conner
RB
81.68
46.04
21.6%
2
Hunter Renfrow
WR
73.15
35.05
19.4%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
45.43
58.99
12%
4
Devin Singletary
RB
39.9
30.62
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Russell Wilson had a 55-yard touchdown pass for Pounders, helping the team to a 221.99-220.22 lead.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Pounders, helping the team to a 364.95-275.12 lead.
Monday
Both teams had players with standout moments on Monday night. Matthew Stafford linked up with Odell Beckham Jr. for a 40-yard pass for Pounders. Stafford also lit up the scoreboard with a 52-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass. Matt Gay made the highlight reel for One--Eyed--Willie with an a 55-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Pounders   One--Eyed--Willie

StatSmack

Pounders are on a roll, with victories in four straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Pounders are doing a better job of that, averaging 449.88 versus One--Eyed--Willie's 421.01.
Even the computers think Pounders have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (508.89) than One--Eyed--Willie (435.34).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Pounders has left fewer points on the bench this season (1,872.17) than One--Eyed--Willie (2,258.42).
Pounders don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than One--Eyed--Willie (3 vs 1).
By position, Pounders have outscored One--Eyed--Willie at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Pounders don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 59 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Pounders had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for One--Eyed--Willie (1).
There's not much good to say about One--Eyed--Willie this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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