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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Reigning Champ
8-6 114.43
116.67
 
VS
proj
ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ
93.54 8-6
119.63

ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ fall short of predictions, succumb to Reigning Champ, 114.43-93.54

There's no easy way to put it, ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ underdelivered, at least based on projections, as Reigning Champ came from behind for a 114.43-93.54 win. Reigning Champ trailed 88.49-81.20 heading into Monday night, but the unit roared back behind Matt Prater (3-3 FG, 53 long, 2-2 XP) and Kyler Murray (383 Pass Yds, 61 Rush Yds). Alvin Kamara (18.25 points) and Russell Wilson (15.73) led the way for ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ in the loss. This marks the first time this season Reigning Champ have taken down ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ, after falling 137.71-135.99 in their last matchup. Reigning Champ (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ (8-6) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Reigning Champ   ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Prater overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 16 points against his 9.45-point projection. In a 30-23 loss to the Rams, he made all 3 of his FG attempts. Prater ranks #7 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Lions next week.
Matt Prater

Top Player Comparison

Reigning Champ
Points
% of total points 114.43
1
Matt Prater
K
16
9.45
14%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
13.73
17.27
12%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
11.82
11.51
10.3%
4
Justin Jefferson
WR
11.43
11.66
10%
ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ
Points
% of total points 93.54
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
18.25
11.72
19.5%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
15.73
15.74
16.8%
3
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
15.47
8.14
16.5%
4
Greg Joseph
K
13
8.82
13.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Russell Wilson had a 55-yard touchdown pass for ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ to contribute to a 69.19-41.16 lead for the team.
Monday
There were players with big-time plays on both teams on Monday night. Matt Prater had multiple 53-yard field goals for Reigning Champ, while Kyler Murray had a 47-yard pass and a 41-yard pass. Christian Kirk made the highlight reel for ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ with an a 47-yard catch and a 41-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Reigning Champ   ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ need some help then, averaging just 105.18 versus Reigning Champ's 114.84.
Once Reigning Champ put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ (2 vs 1).
Reigning Champ should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ (6 vs 1).
By position, Reigning Champ have outscored ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Reigning Champ has a higher average scoring margin (1) than ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ this season (-2).
The starters for Reigning Champ had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ (3).
Reigning Champ came out victorious even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ (1).
There's not much good to say about ILLEGAL DEFENDERZ this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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