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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Chris's Team
9-5 138.18
115.86
 
VS
proj
Eli Manning Sucks
98.78 3-11
82.42

Chris's Team climb into 1st place in 138.18-98.78 drubbing

Chris's Team ascended into first place in Strangers League with a convincing victory over Eli Manning Sucks, cruising to a 138.18-98.78 win. Eli Manning Sucks earned a 5.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Chris's Team after that. They were led by Jalen Hurts (40.38 points) and Justin Jefferson (38.3). Austin Ekeler (28.4 points) and Justin Herbert (26.48) carried the flag for Eli Manning Sucks in defeat. This marks the second time this season Chris's Team have knocked off Eli Manning Sucks, after winning 159.68-103.02 in their last matchup. Chris's Team (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Eli Manning Sucks will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Chris's Team   Eli Manning Sucks

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 28 points, surrendering 320 yards, and intercepting 2 passes against the Broncos, the Chiefs defense registered 15 points this week. Their scoring output nearly doubled their 7.93-point projection and was much higher than their 6.71-point season scoring average. The Chiefs defense will face the Texans next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Chris's Team
Points
% of total points 138.18
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
40.38
29.25
29.2%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
38.3
23.75
27.7%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
22.4
12.02
16.2%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
15
7.93
10.9%
Eli Manning Sucks
Points
% of total points 98.78
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
28.4
24.21
28.8%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
26.48
24.89
26.8%
3
Dawson Knox
TE
14.1
7.49
14.3%
4
Garrett Wilson
WR
13.8
10.45
14%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Chris's Team became the proud owner of a 100.78-43.90 lead. Jalen Hurts had a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass for Chris's Team, while Justin Jefferson had a 47-yard catch. Meanwhile, Dawson Knox had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Eli Manning Sucks, while Brett Maher had a 53-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass for Eli Manning Sucks, who trailed 138.18-98.78 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Chris's Team   Eli Manning Sucks

Game Notes

More than half (4 of the 7) of the starters on Chris's Team scored higher than their projected point totals.
Eli Manning Sucks lost despite five of their seven starters exceeding their projected points.
Eli Manning Sucks can partially blame the loss on Chris Olave, who didn't score any points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
Not only did Chris's Team earn the win, but they also covered the 33.44-point projected margin of victory.
In blowout games this season, Chris's Team moves to (4-2), while Eli Manning Sucks falls to (0-5).
Despite the loss, Austin Ekeler put up 28.4 points, the second-highest score for a RB this week.

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