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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
AltiTude Rams
7-7 136.02
109.92
 
VS
proj
Kayfabe
99.36 7-7
97.2

AltiTude Rams smirk at predictions, knock off Kayfabe in 136.02-99.36 landslide

AltiTude Rams outperformed their projected point total, cruising to a 136.02-99.36 win over Kayfabe. AltiTude Rams grabbed an early 26.48-point lead on Thursday. Kayfabe came back to take the lead during the early games on Sunday, powered by D'Onta Foreman (12.2 points) and Cordarrelle Patterson (11.9). Not to be deterred, AltiTude Rams rallied later that afternoon, as Ja'Marr Chase (20.3 points) and Mike Evans (15.1) put them back ahead once and for all. This marks the first time this season AltiTude Rams have beaten Kayfabe, after falling 105.78-91.96 in their last matchup. AltiTude Rams (7-7) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Kayfabe will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 7-7.

Matchup Timeline

  AltiTude Rams   Kayfabe

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 20.3 points, Chase nearly doubled his 10.25-point projection as the Bengals lost to the 49ers 26-23. He caught 5 passes for 77 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on AltiTude Rams this week. Chase will go up against the Broncos next week.
Ja'Marr Chase

Top Player Comparison

AltiTude Rams
Points
% of total points 136.02
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
40.2
13.81
29.6%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
31.82
21.99
23.4%
3
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
20.3
10.25
14.9%
4
Mike Evans
WR
15.1
11.72
11.1%
Kayfabe
Points
% of total points 99.36
1
George Kittle
TE
24.1
10.75
24.3%
2
Matt Prater
K
16
8.97
16.1%
3
Kirk Cousins
QB
13.72
17.3
13.8%
4
D'Onta Foreman
RB
12.2
8.43
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Thursday, after which AltiTude Rams emerged with a 40.20-13.72 lead. For AltiTude Rams, Dalvin Cook had a 29-yard touchdown run. Kirk Cousins made the highlight reel for Kayfabe with a 62-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Ja'Marr Chase had a 32-yard touchdown catch for AltiTude Rams, contributing to a 94.30-83.36 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 38-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for AltiTude Rams, helping the team to a 128.12-83.36 lead.
Monday
Matt Prater had a couple of 53-yard field goals for Kayfabe.

Points By Position

  AltiTude Rams   Kayfabe

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Kayfabe need some help then, averaging just 94.47 versus AltiTude Rams's 102.81.
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. AltiTude Rams has left fewer points on the bench this season (370.95) than Kayfabe (572.22).
AltiTude Rams don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Kayfabe (4 vs 2).
AltiTude Rams should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Kayfabe (7 vs 6).
By position, AltiTude Rams have outscored Kayfabe at QB and WR this season.
The starters for AltiTude Rams had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Kayfabe (3).
The postseason awaits AltiTude Rams. They've clinched a playoff spot while Kayfabe are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Kayfabe, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

AltiTude Rams
A big key to success in football is creating mismatches. Fueled by a solid showing from Aaron Rodgers, we doubled up Kayfabe at the quarterback position this past week (31.82 points to 13.72). Rodgers lit the Bears secondary up to the tune of 341 yards and four passing touchdowns.
Kayfabe
Trust me on this one (as a coach who's frequently lived life on the hot seat)... You can always fall back on that gritty Graduate Assistant job open at the community college down the road! Keep your head up, Kayfabe!