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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Pain and Suffering
10-4 163.1
187.5
 
VS
proj
Nashville Ninjas
133.45 9-5
162.63

Offensively challenged Pain and Suffering knock off Nashville Ninjas, 163.10-133.45

Pain and Suffering emerged victorious with a 163.10-133.45 win over Nashville Ninjas despite posting only the 10th-highest point total in the league for the week. Nashville Ninjas nabbed a 16.17-point lead on Thursday, but Pain and Suffering held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by James Conner, who racked up 125 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 33.08 points, and the Kansas City Chiefs defense, who allowed only 9 points, surrendered 290 yards, and forced 5 turnovers (28 points). Eric Kendricks (19.5 points) and Kyler Murray (17.39) led the charge for Nashville Ninjas in the loss. This marks the second time this season Pain and Suffering have knocked off Nashville Ninjas, after winning 186.55-145.71 in their last matchup. Pain and Suffering (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Nashville Ninjas (9-5) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Pain and Suffering   Nashville Ninjas

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Rams in Week 14, Conner scored 33.08 points to more-than-double his 15.08-point projection. He racked up 125 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Pain and Suffering this week. Next week, Conner will go up against the Lions.
James Conner

Top Player Comparison

Pain and Suffering
Points
% of total points 163.1
1
James Conner
RB
33.08
15.08
20.3%
2
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
28
24.8
17.2%
3
Mike Evans
WR
21.32
17.27
13.1%
4
Matt Gay
K
17
10.13
10.4%
Nashville Ninjas
Points
% of total points 133.45
1
Eric Kendricks
LB
19.5
14.75
14.6%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
17.39
30.63
13%
3
Tee Higgins
WR
15.85
13.36
11.9%
4
Bobby Wagner
LB
14.5
14.25
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Pain and Suffering boasted a 103.52-95.99 lead. For Pain and Suffering, Deebo Samuel had a 27-yard touchdown run. Brandon McManus made the highlight reel for Nashville Ninjas with a 52-yard field goal.
Monday
Both teams had players with standout plays on Monday night. For Pain and Suffering, Matt Gay had a 55-yard field goal. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for Nashville Ninjas with a 47-yard pass and a 41-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Pain and Suffering   Nashville Ninjas

Game Notes

Pain and Suffering emerged victorious even though only four of their 12 starters exceeded their scoring projections.
Nashville Ninjas had only five of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Pain and Suffering had three players score more points than the leading scorer for Nashville Ninjas.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored below its projected point total.
Pain and Suffering ranked 10th in the league in scoring this week, while Nashville Ninjas ranked 12th.
This loss snaps a three-game unbeaten streak for Nashville Ninjas.
Not only did Pain and Suffering get the W, but they also covered the 24.87-point projected margin of victory.

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