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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Gridiron Gladiators
8-6 138.5
121.15
 
VS
proj
ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS
113 4-9-1
87.61

Gridiron Gladiators top ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS for third straight win in 138.5-113.0 beatdown

Gridiron Gladiators extended their win streak to three games with a convincing victory over ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS, cruising to a 138.5-113.0 win. ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS grabbed a 23.5-point lead on Thursday behind impressive showings from Dalvin Cook (38.5 points) and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (8). But it was all Gridiron Gladiators after that. They were led by the Kansas City Chiefs defense (28 points) and Patrick Mahomes (22). This marks the second time this season Gridiron Gladiators have gotten the best of ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS, after winning 96.5-15.5 in their last matchup. Gridiron Gladiators improve to 8-6 on the season, while ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS fall to 4-9-1.

Matchup Timeline

  Gridiron Gladiators   ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chiefs defense overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 28 points against their 15.08-point projection. In a 48-9 win over the Raiders, they allowed only 9 points, surrendered 290 yards, and forced 5 turnovers. The Chiefs defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Chargers next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Gridiron Gladiators
Points
% of total points 138.5
1
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
28
15.08
20.2%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
22
27.01
15.9%
3
Leonard Fournette
RB
21.5
16.41
15.5%
4
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
13
14.27
9.4%
ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS
Points
% of total points 113
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
38.5
14.79
34.1%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
24
10.3
21.2%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
19.5
15.43
17.3%
4
Greg Zuerlein
K
13
9.3
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Dalvin Cook had a 29-yard touchdown run for ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS, helping give ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS a 46.5-23.0 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Gridiron Gladiators who emerged with the lead, 104.0-93.5. For Gridiron Gladiators, Patrick Mahomes had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS with a 55-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Leonard Fournette had a 47-yard touchdown run for Gridiron Gladiators, helping the team to a 138.5-93.5 lead.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 23-yard touchdown catch for ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS, who trailed 138.5-113.0 after the evening game.

Points By Position

  Gridiron Gladiators   ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS

Game Notes

Five of the nine starters on Gridiron Gladiators scored higher than their projected point totals.
ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Was ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS even trying this week? They started three players who scored zero points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Gridiron Gladiators. They won, but did not cover the 33.54-point projected margin of victory.
In blowout games this year, Gridiron Gladiators moves to (5-2), while ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS falls to (1-5).
For ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS, Dalvin Cook put up 38.5 points, the top overall score for a RB this week.

Coach Talk

Gridiron Gladiators
Whoa, now that's what we're talkin' about! A completion percentage of 83% for Patrick Mahomes this past week. Quality and some quantity! That Raiders secondary didn't see it coming! We know the manager of Gridiron Gladiators has got to be thankful for the efficiency and attention to detail.
ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS
Hey, it's possible that ROCK-n-REDRAIDERS might be a better GM in the NFL than in fantasy football. With only nine total targets this past week, their four starting pass-catchers (three WR, one TE) apparently did a superb job running decoy routes and blocking downfield.