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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Debbie Does Dallas
12-2 128.87
103.14
 
VS
proj
Pickles
89.68 2-12
103.77

Debbie Does Dallas hand Pickles sixth consecutive loss in 128.87-89.68 romp

Debbie Does Dallas rolled to a 128.87-89.68 win to hand Pickles their sixth consecutive loss. This matchup was over before it really even started, as Debbie Does Dallas nabbed a 57.87-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive showings from the Dallas Cowboys defense and Justin Tucker. the Cowboys defense allowed 20 points, surrendered 224 yards, and forced 4 turnovers for 29.75 points, while Tucker made all 3 of his FG attempts (15 points). George Kittle (13 Rec, 151 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Saquon Barkley (64 Rush Yds, 31 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the way for Pickles in defeat. This marks the second time this season Debbie Does Dallas have beaten Pickles, after winning 138.05-117.58 in their last matchup. Debbie Does Dallas (12-2) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Pickles will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 2-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Debbie Does Dallas   Pickles

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cowboys defense (20 Pts Allowed, 224 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 29.75 points against the Football Team in Week 14. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 11.74-point projection and was much higher than their 17.67-point season scoring average. The Cowboys defense ranks #78 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Debbie Does Dallas
Points
% of total points 128.87
1
Josh Allen
QB
38.62
25.66
30%
2
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
29.75
11.74
23.1%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
18.3
15.18
14.2%
4
Justin Tucker
K
15
9.22
11.6%
Pickles
Points
% of total points 89.68
1
George Kittle
TE
21.1
10.75
23.5%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
15.5
13.26
17.3%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
14.5
10.64
16.2%
4
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
12.6
9.14
14%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for Debbie Does Dallas, contributing to a 59.25-1.38 lead for the team.
Monday
Cooper Kupp had a 44-yard catch for Debbie Does Dallas on Monday night, helping to pad the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Debbie Does Dallas   Pickles

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Pickles, Debbie Does Dallas averaged more points (133.46) than they usually score (111.48).
Pickles would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last six matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Pickles need some help then, averaging just 93.62 versus Debbie Does Dallas's 111.48.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Debbie Does Dallas (12-2) have a better record than Pickles (2-12).
Even the machines think Debbie Does Dallas have better players. They have a higher projected points average (116.73) than Pickles (107.65).
Once Debbie Does Dallas put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Pickles (6 vs 0).
Debbie Does Dallas see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Pickles (0).
Debbie Does Dallas don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Pickles (0 vs 1).
Debbie Does Dallas should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Pickles (6 vs 3).
By position, Debbie Does Dallas have outscored Pickles at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Debbie Does Dallas don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 21 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Debbie Does Dallas had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Pickles (0).
Debbie Does Dallas are in the playoffs. Pickles are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Pickles, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Debbie Does Dallas
Nice work assembling a lineup that produced nearly 129 points this past week. We did what we had to do and took care of business. Let's maintain this momentum as we step into our next challenge in Week 15.
Pickles
With just three catches this past week, the starting RBs for Pickles should remind their quarterbacks to get them more involved (and dial up a screen play or two).