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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Pack Rats
10-4 275.65
269.11
 
VS
proj
Gringo's Team
242.55 5-9
247.23

Despite top scorer Jefferson, Gringo's Team fall to Pack Rats, 275.65-242.55

Gringo's Team had the premier scorer in the matchup with WR Justin Jefferson posting 38.25 points, the fourth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Pack Rats, who emerged victorious with a 275.65-242.55 victory. Pack Rats took a 0.4-point lead late afternoon Sunday behind a combined 47.1 points from Josey Jewell (10 Tackles, 2 Ints) and Deebo Samuel (21 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 43 Rec Yds). This marks the second time this season Pack Rats have taken down Gringo's Team, after winning 275.38-218.62 in their last matchup. Pack Rats (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Gringo's Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Pack Rats   Gringo's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Vikings in Week 14, Badgley made 2 of his 3 FG attempts. In doing so, he put up 13 points and scored 23.3% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Pack Rats this week. Next week, Badgley will go up against the Jets.
Michael Badgley

Top Player Comparison

Pack Rats
Points
% of total points 275.65
1
QB
39.65
40.03
14.4%
2
Josey Jewell
LB
28.5
17.93
10.3%
3
Richie James Jr.
WR
22.25
13.81
8.1%
4
TE
22.2
10.98
8.1%
Gringo's Team
Points
% of total points 242.55
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
38.25
27.04
15.8%
2
Leighton Vander Esch
LB
25.5
15.72
10.5%
3
Donovan Peoples-Jones
WR
24.25
11.98
10%
4
Mac Jones
QB
17.05
26.16
7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Jefferson had a 47-yard catch for Gringo's Team to contribute to a 187.50-80.80 lead for the team.
Monday
Nick Folk had a 51-yard field goal for Gringo's Team.

Points By Position

  Pack Rats   Gringo's Team

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Gringo's Team, Pack Rats averaged more points (275.52) than they usually score (259.83).
We heard scoring helps you win. Gringo's Team need some help then, averaging just 231.94 versus Pack Rats's 259.83.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Pack Rats (10-4) have a better record than Gringo's Team (5-9).
Even the computers think Pack Rats have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (274.4) than Gringo's Team (239).
Pack Rats don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Gringo's Team (0 vs 2).
Pack Rats should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Gringo's Team (6 vs 5).
By position, Pack Rats have outscored Gringo's Team at QB, RB, and IDP this season.
Pack Rats don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, third-highest in the league.
Pack Rats are in the playoffs. Gringo's Team are currently looking forward to next season.
Pack Rats came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (6) than Gringo's Team (2).
Don't worry Gringo's Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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