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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Taking Names & Kicking Bass
9-5 200.71
155.01
 
VS
proj
3 in the First
106.12 1-13
107.38

Taking Names & Kicking Bass beat 3 in the First for sixth straight win in 200.71-106.12 runaway

Taking Names & Kicking Bass extended their win streak to six games with a convincing victory over 3 in the First, cruising to a 200.71-106.12 win. Taking Names & Kicking Bass got out to a 36.64-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Justin Jefferson (27.8 points) and Joe Burrow (17.56) and never relinquished it. Marquise Goodwin (17.8 points) and Zonovan Knight (14.7) were the leaders for 3 in the First in the loss. This marks the first time this season Taking Names & Kicking Bass have taken down 3 in the First, after falling 130.6-113.71 in their last matchup. Taking Names & Kicking Bass (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. 3 in the First will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 1-13.

Matchup Timeline

  Taking Names & Kicking Bass   3 in the First

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jefferson (11 Rec, 223 Rec Yds) scored 27.8 points against the Lions in Week 14. His scoring output was 41.7% more than his 19.62-point projection and was much higher than his 17.73-point season scoring average. Jefferson ranks #9 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Justin Jefferson

Top Player Comparison

Taking Names & Kicking Bass
Points
% of total points 200.71
1
Jerry Jeudy
WR
29.3
9.37
14.6%
2
RB
28.9
10.5
14.4%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
27.8
19.62
13.9%
4
Joe Burrow
QB
17.56
21.81
8.7%
3 in the First
Points
% of total points 106.12
1
Marquise Goodwin
WR
17.8
4.8
16.8%
2
Zonovan Knight
RB
14.7
7.77
13.9%
3
Mike White
QB
10.72
11.61
10.1%
4
RB
9.9
8.65
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Jefferson had a 47-yard catch for Taking Names & Kicking Bass, while Joe Burrow had a 45-yard touchdown pass, contributing to an 87.96-51.32 lead for Taking Names & Kicking Bass.
Sunday Late
Marquise Goodwin had a 24-yard touchdown catch for 3 in the First, who trailed 147.91-87.92 after the late afternoon games.

Points By Position

  Taking Names & Kicking Bass   3 in the First

StatSmack

A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. 3 in the First have lost their last 11 weeks, while Taking Names & Kicking Bass have won six straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Taking Names & Kicking Bass are doing a better job of that, averaging 148.81 versus 3 in the First's 116.8.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Taking Names & Kicking Bass (9-5) have a better record than 3 in the First (1-13).
Even the computers think Taking Names & Kicking Bass have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (154.97) than 3 in the First (122.89).
Once Taking Names & Kicking Bass put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than 3 in the First (4 vs 0).
Taking Names & Kicking Bass have the clutch gene, with more close wins than 3 in the First (1 vs 0).
Taking Names & Kicking Bass should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than 3 in the First (7 vs 5).
By position, Taking Names & Kicking Bass have outscored 3 in the First at QB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Taking Names & Kicking Bass has a higher average scoring margin (9) than 3 in the First this season (-34).
The starters for Taking Names & Kicking Bass had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for 3 in the First (1).
Taking Names & Kicking Bass are in the playoffs. 3 in the First are currently looking forward to next season.
Taking Names & Kicking Bass was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (5) than 3 in the First (3).
Don't worry 3 in the First, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Taking Names & Kicking Bass
Good job assembling a lineup that won by an impressive 94.59 points this past week. We took care of business and did what we had to do. Let's keep this momentum going as we step into a tricky matchup in Week 15.
3 in the First
There are plenty of lessons we can take away from the 2022 campaign and apply to next year, 3 in the First... it's never too early to begin strategizing and thinking about how to improve!