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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
KC Chefs
12-4 124.6
126.55
 
VS
proj
Chasing OJ
116.3 10-7
115.59

KC Chefs come back to knock off Chasing OJ for sixth straight win, 124.60-116.30

KC Chefs extended their win streak to six games with a come-from-behind win over Chasing OJ, rallying for a 124.60-116.30 victory. KC Chefs trailed 116.30-113.00 heading into Sunday night, but the unit made a run behind Justin Jefferson (6 Rec, 58 Rec Yds) and Dalvin Cook (13 Rush Yds). Amon-Ra St. Brown (23 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 111 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Darrel Williams (88 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 19 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Chasing OJ in defeat. This marks the second time this season KC Chefs have taken down Chasing OJ, after winning 135.32-93.22 in their last matchup. KC Chefs end the season at 12-4, while Chasing OJ finish the campaign at 10-7.

Matchup Timeline

  KC Chefs   Chasing OJ

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Carlson (3-3 FG, 47 long, 2-2 XP) scored 13 points against the Colts in Week 17. His scoring output was 48.7% more than his 8.74-point projection and was much higher than his 8.38-point season scoring average.
Daniel Carlson

Top Player Comparison

KC Chefs
Points
% of total points 124.6
1
Tom Brady
QB
34.4
26.01
27.6%
2
Eli Mitchell
RB
20
12.2
16.1%
3
Deebo Samuel
WR
15.7
16.24
12.6%
4
Daniel Carlson
K
13
8.74
10.4%
Chasing OJ
Points
% of total points 116.3
1
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
31.4
12.69
27%
2
Darrel Williams
RB
24.2
10.34
20.8%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
18.7
15.74
16.1%
4
Tyler Huntley
QB
11.28
21.31
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, after which KC Chefs emerged with a 64.60-64.20 lead. For KC Chefs, Tom Brady had a 33-yard touchdown pass. Kyle Pitts made the highlight reel for Chasing OJ with a 61-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but after all the points were tallied, Chasing OJ owned a 116.30-113.00 lead. For KC Chefs, Deebo Samuel had a 45-yard touchdown catch. Amon-Ra St. Brown had a 26-yard touchdown run for Chasing OJ, while Austin Ekeler had a 40-yard catch.

Points By Position

  KC Chefs   Chasing OJ

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Chasing OJ, KC Chefs averaged more points (129.96) than they usually score (121.09).
KC Chefs are on fire, with victories in six straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. KC Chefs are doing a better job of that, averaging 121.09 versus Chasing OJ's 110.39.
Once KC Chefs put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Chasing OJ (7 vs 6).
KC Chefs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Chasing OJ (10 vs 7).
Chasing OJ have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (5) than KC Chefs (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, KC Chefs have outscored Chasing OJ at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
KC Chefs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 17 points, highest in the league.
Hey Chasing OJ, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

KC Chefs
Football is all about finding the mismatches. Thanks to a stellar display from Tom Brady, we tripled Chasing OJ at the quarterback position this past week (34.4 points to 11.28). Brady went 34-for-50 for 410 yards, three TDs, and an INT in a 28-24 win over the Jets.
Chasing OJ
I'd suggest that you use this loss as a learning opportunity and regroup for next year, Chasing OJ. Read up on what the Yahoo! Fantasy Experts are preaching and deploy the strongest lineup possible next year.