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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
TheRapists
9-5 119.92
120.04
 
VS
proj
Wash Rinse Repeat
114.7 9-5
115.96

TheRapists hand Wash Rinse Repeat third consecutive loss, 119.92-114.70

TheRapists emerged victorious with a 119.92-114.70 win to hand Wash Rinse Repeat their third consecutive loss. TheRapists leapt out to a 35.90-point lead on Thursday behind standout performances from Najee Harris and Justin Jefferson. Harris ran for 94 yards and a touchdown for 22.4 points, while Jefferson caught 7 passes for 79 yards and a touchdown (13.5 points). Wash Rinse Repeat came back to take the lead during the early slate on Sunday, powered by Taysom Hill (25.7 points) and Tyreek Hill (7.6). Unphased, TheRapists made a run later that afternoon, as Tom Brady (33.72 points) and the Denver Broncos defense (12.5) put them back on top for good. This marks the first time this season TheRapists have taken down Wash Rinse Repeat, after falling 142.28-138.19 in their last matchup. TheRapists (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Wash Rinse Repeat (9-5) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  TheRapists   Wash Rinse Repeat

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Harris overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 22.4 points against his 14.64-point projection. During a 36-28 loss to the Vikings, he ran for 94 yards and a touchdown. Harris ranks #23 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Najee Harris

Top Player Comparison

TheRapists
Points
% of total points 119.92
1
Tom Brady
QB
33.72
25.33
28.1%
2
Najee Harris
RB
22.4
14.64
18.7%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
13.5
14.98
11.3%
4
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
12.5
15.04
10.4%
Wash Rinse Repeat
Points
% of total points 114.7
1
Taysom Hill
QB
25.7
23.72
22.4%
2
James Conner
RB
24.5
13.84
21.4%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
18.5
14.13
16.1%
4
Matt Gay
K
14
8.19
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Taysom Hill had a 44-yard touchdown run for Wash Rinse Repeat, contributing to a 45.00-44.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Tom Brady had a 58-yard touchdown pass for TheRapists to contribute to a 112.02-51.20 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Wash Rinse Repeat, who trailed 112.02-69.70 after Sunday night.
Monday
Matt Gay had a 55-yard field goal for Wash Rinse Repeat.

Points By Position

  TheRapists   Wash Rinse Repeat

Game Notes

TheRapists won despite the fact that only two of their nine starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
Wash Rinse Repeat had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 5.22-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Not only did TheRapists earn the win, but they also covered the 4.08-point predicted margin of victory.

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