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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Jinxproof
10-4 118.02
104.41
 
VS
proj
Started from the top
113.8 4-10
118.59

Jinxproof earn win against Started from the top in 118.02-113.80 duel

Jinxproof beat expectations, squeaking by for a 118.02-113.80 win over Started from the top, who fell short of projections. Started from the top had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they came up short. Jinxproof led 118.02-105.90 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 7.9 points from DeAndre Hopkins on Monday night for Started from the top. Jinxproof were led by Josh Allen, who passed for 308 yards , ran for 109 yards and scored 3 touchdowns for 37.22 points, and the Kansas City Chiefs defense, who allowed only 9 points, surrendered 290 yards, and forced 5 turnovers (26 points). This marks the second time this season Jinxproof have gotten the best of Started from the top, after winning 108.32-103.84 in their last matchup. Jinxproof (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Started from the top will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 4-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Jinxproof   Started from the top

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 9 points, surrendering 290 yards, and forcing 5 turnovers against the Raiders, the Chiefs defense put up 26 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 11.24-point projection and was much higher than their 8.86-point season scoring average. The Chiefs defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Chargers next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Jinxproof
Points
% of total points 118.02
1
Josh Allen
QB
37.22
24.2
31.5%
2
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
26
11.24
22%
3
Harrison Butker
K
14
8.85
11.9%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
13.6
12.11
11.5%
Started from the top
Points
% of total points 113.8
1
Justin Herbert
QB
28.9
24.28
25.4%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
22.2
16.93
19.5%
3
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
15.6
11.55
13.7%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
15.4
16.97
13.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal for Jinxproof to contribute to a 73.00-15.10 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 59-yard touchdown pass for Started from the top, while Leonard Fournette had a 47-yard touchdown run for the team, who trailed 118.02-105.90 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Jinxproof   Started from the top

Game Notes

Jinxproof got the W even though only four of their nine starters exceeded their projected scores.
Started from the top had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Started from the top could have used points from the Pittsburgh Steelers defense and Matthew Wright, as both put up goose eggs.
Jinxproof put up fewer points than their season scoring average (125.72) while Started from the top scored above theirs (108.54).
Jinxproof recorded more points than their projected total, while Started from the top fell short of their projection.
Jinxproof moves to (2-0) in close games this season, while Started from the top falls to (0-3).
For Started from the top, Justin Herbert (28.9 points) registered the fourth-highest score for a signal-caller this week.

Coach Talk

Jinxproof
Sure, we ultimately got the win, but there's really no other way to put it, Jinxproof. Our running backs were severely outplayed this past week. Ameer Abdullah (33 total yards, no TDs) logged only 12.1 points in Week 14, and the starting backfield for Started from the top tripled us up with a score of 37.6. Let's persuade the offensive coordinator to get some more touches in Week 15!
Started from the top
Unless Started from the top wants to go full diva-mode, then "not getting many opportunities" doesn't fly as an excuse this time around. Our four pass-catchers (three WR, one TE) were targeted a grand total of 43 times in Week 14. Timing and chemistry appear to be issues as that group hauled in only 24 balls.