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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Shanahan’s Doghouse
5-9 113.28
98.53
 
VS
proj
501Elites
99.2 5-9
99.03

Shanahan’s Doghouse beat 501Elites for third straight win, 113.28-99.20

Shanahan’s Doghouse extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over 501Elites, securing a 113.28-99.20 win. Shanahan’s Doghouse jumped out to a 38.32-point lead on Thursday behind stellar efforts from Ben Roethlisberger and Justin Jefferson. Roethlisberger passed for 308 yards and 3 touchdowns for 24.82 points, while Jefferson caught 7 passes for 79 yards and a touchdown (14.5 points). 501Elites came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Tyler Lockett (23.2 points) and Russell Wilson (21.45). Unphased, Shanahan’s Doghouse rallied later that afternoon, as Brandon Aiyuk (13.51 points) and Dustin Hopkins (13.4) put them back ahead for good. Shanahan’s Doghouse ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 5-9. 501Elites will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Shanahan’s Doghouse   501Elites

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 56 yards against the 49ers, Uzomah registered 6.35 points this week. He scored 74% more than his 3.65-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Uzomah will face the Broncos next week.
C.J. Uzomah

Top Player Comparison

Shanahan’s Doghouse
Points
% of total points 113.28
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
24.82
17.47
21.9%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
19.5
15.85
17.2%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
14.5
16.56
12.8%
4
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
13.51
10.06
11.9%
501Elites
Points
% of total points 99.2
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
23.2
10.23
23.4%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
21.45
21.98
21.6%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
15.65
16.4
15.8%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
14.7
9.48
14.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Ben Roethlisberger had a 30-yard touchdown pass for Shanahan’s Doghouse to contribute to a 39.32-1.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Russell Wilson linked up with Tyler Lockett for a 55-yard touchdown pass for 501Elites, helping 501Elites to a 57.15-54.02 lead.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Shanahan’s Doghouse, contributing to a 113.28-84.50 lead for the team.
Monday
Odell Beckham Jr. had a 40-yard catch for 501Elites.

Points By Position

  Shanahan’s Doghouse   501Elites

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Shanahan’s Doghouse scored more points in this matchup (113.28) than their season average (88.84).
Shanahan’s Doghouse are on a roll, with victories in three straight weeks.
You can't win if you don't play. 501Elites has left more points on the bench this season (432.95) than Shanahan’s Doghouse (366.56).
Shanahan’s Doghouse see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than 501Elites (0).
By position, Shanahan’s Doghouse have outscored 501Elites at WR, TE, and K this season.
Hey 501Elites, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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