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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Joe Pendleton
9-5 109.56
98.76
 
VS
proj
Max
107.03 4-10
103.77

Joe Pendleton smirk at predictions, defeat Max in 109.56-107.03 duel

Joe Pendleton exceeded their projected point total, narrowly earning a 109.56-107.03 win over Max. Max made a run at it on Monday night, but they fell short. Joe Pendleton led 109.56-93.33 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 13.7 points from Odell Beckham Jr. on Monday night for Max. The Kansas City Chiefs defense (24 points) and Alvin Kamara (21.5) won the week for Joe Pendleton in the victory. This marks the second time this season Joe Pendleton have beaten Max, after winning 111.86-81.4 in their last matchup. Joe Pendleton (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Max will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 4-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Joe Pendleton   Max

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Raiders in Week 14, the Chiefs defense allowed only 9 points, surrendered 290 yards, and forced 5 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 24 points to nearly triple their 8.24-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Joe Pendleton this week. In Week 15, the Chiefs will go up against the Chargers.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Joe Pendleton
Points
% of total points 109.56
1
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
24
8.24
21.9%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
21.5
14.83
19.6%
3
Justin Tucker
K
15
9.16
13.7%
4
Diontae Johnson
WR
10.3
9.88
9.4%
Max
Points
% of total points 107.03
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
25.2
9.36
23.5%
2
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
18.22
16.61
17%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
15.5
13.26
14.5%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
13.7
8.63
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Joe Pendleton had a 109.56-35.61 lead. For Joe Pendleton, Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for Max with a 55-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Odell Beckham Jr. had a 40-yard catch for Max.

Points By Position

  Joe Pendleton   Max

What If

Joe Pendleton would have beaten nine other teams besides Max this week.
Max would have lost to four other teams besides Joe Pendleton this week.
Joe Pendleton would be 10-4 if they played Max every week.
Had they played each other last week, Joe Pendleton would have beaten Max 103.38-74.28.
Joe Pendleton would be 4-8 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Max.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Joe Pendleton, Max would be 6-6.
If Joe Pendleton had played every team in the league each week, they would be 90-92.
If they played every team every week, Max would be 58-124.

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