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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Chasing Greatness
6-8 277.34
242.3
 
VS
proj
49ersRule
206.72 7-7
234.46

Chasing Greatness knock off 49ersRule, 277.34-206.72

Chasing Greatness beat expectations, earning a 277.34-206.72 win over 49ersRule, who fell short of projections. 49ersRule grabbed a 19.40-point lead on Thursday, but Chasing Greatness held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Evan Engram (11 Rec, 162 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Logan Wilson (17 Tackles). Justin Jefferson (11 Rec, 223 Rec Yds) and Geno Smith (264 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 20 Rush Yds) were the leading performers for 49ersRule in the loss. This marks the second time this season Chasing Greatness have knocked off 49ersRule, after winning 276.74-232.64 in their last matchup. Chasing Greatness ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-8. 49ersRule (7-7) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  Chasing Greatness   49ersRule

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Titans in Week 14, Engram scored 39.2 points to crush his 7.76-point projection. He caught 11 passes for 162 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any TE in the league this season. Next week, Engram will face the Cowboys.
Evan Engram

Top Player Comparison

Chasing Greatness
Points
% of total points 277.34
1
Evan Engram
TE
39.2
7.76
14.1%
2
Logan Wilson
LB
32.5
14.2
11.7%
3
Dre Greenlaw
LB
29
15.68
10.5%
4
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
28.5
18.97
10.3%
49ersRule
Points
% of total points 206.72
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
33.3
23.4
16.1%
2
Geno Smith
QB
22.56
20.21
10.9%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
19.4
18.44
9.4%
4
Joe Burrow
QB
17.56
21.81
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Chasing Greatness had a 151.64-101.76 lead. For Chasing Greatness, Evan Engram had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Justin Jefferson had a 47-yard catch for 49ersRule, while Joe Burrow had a 45-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Geno Smith had a 24-yard touchdown pass for 49ersRule, who trailed 229.84-190.72 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Chasing Greatness   49ersRule

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against 49ersRule, Chasing Greatness averaged more points (277.04) than they usually score (239.45).
Chasing Greatness should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than 49ersRule (7 vs 5).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of 49ersRule - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Chasing Greatness (1) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Chasing Greatness have outscored 49ersRule at WR and IDP this season.
Chasing Greatness don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 9 points, second-highest in the league.
Chasing Greatness came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (5) than 49ersRule (1).
Hey 49ersRule, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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