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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Living on Burrowed Time
8-6 195.56
198.2
 
VS
proj
More than a Thielen
175.36 3-11
180.22

Despite top scorer Jewell, More than a Thielen fall to Living on Burrowed Time, 195.56-175.36

More than a Thielen had the premier scorer in the matchup with LB Josey Jewell racking up 24.5 points, the 12th-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Living on Burrowed Time, who secured a 195.56-175.36 victory. Living on Burrowed Time never trailed in this one, coasting to victory behind , who for 22.1 points, and Willie Gay Jr., who made 5 tackles and intercepted a pass (19.5 points). Josey Jewell (24.5 points) and Ryan Tannehill (20.26) did everything they could for More than a Thielen in the loss. This marks the first time this season Living on Burrowed Time have taken down More than a Thielen, after falling 213.68-167.3 in their last matchup. Living on Burrowed Time (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. More than a Thielen will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Living on Burrowed Time   More than a Thielen

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Titans in Week 14, Allen scored 10.5 points to beat his 5.87-point projection. He made 3 tackles and recorded a sack to beat his projection by the fourth-highest percentage of any OL in the league this season. Allen will play the Cowboys in Week 15.
Josh Allen

Top Player Comparison

Living on Burrowed Time
Points
% of total points 195.56
1
WR
22.1
18.92
11.3%
2
Willie Gay Jr.
LB
19.5
13.22
10%
3
Joe Burrow
QB
17.56
21.81
9%
4
LB
17.5
10.45
8.9%
More than a Thielen
Points
% of total points 175.36
1
Josey Jewell
LB
24.5
13.78
14%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
20.26
18.64
11.6%
3
Christian Wilkins
DT
17
10.58
9.7%
4
Chig Okonkwo
TE
15.5
5.67
8.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Joe Burrow had a 45-yard touchdown pass for Living on Burrowed Time, while George Pickens had a 42-yard catch for the team, who trailed 81.96-77.46 after the early games.

Points By Position

  Living on Burrowed Time   More than a Thielen

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Living on Burrowed Time are doing a better job of that, averaging 195.78 versus More than a Thielen's 175.67.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Living on Burrowed Time (8-6) have a better record than More than a Thielen (3-11).
Even the machines think Living on Burrowed Time have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (202.45) than More than a Thielen (184.73).
In dire times, at least Living on Burrowed Time keep it close. They've been blown out less times than More than a Thielen (1 vs 2).
Living on Burrowed Time have the clutch gene, with more close wins than More than a Thielen (2 vs 0).
More than a Thielen have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (12) than Living on Burrowed Time (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Living on Burrowed Time have outscored More than a Thielen at QB, RB, WR, and TE this season.
The starters for Living on Burrowed Time had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for More than a Thielen (0).
The postseason awaits Living on Burrowed Time. They've clinched a playoff spot while More than a Thielen are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey More than a Thielen, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Living on Burrowed Time
Good work deploying a lineup that won by over 20 points this past week. We did what we had to do and took care of business. We should keep this momentum going as we move on to our next matchup in Week 15.
More than a Thielen
Well, this week's problem is pretty easy to spot, More than a Thielen. Starting and Greg Dortch in a fantasy matchup where your opposition tallied 195.56 points... we'll use this as a learning experience and all agree that it won't happen again?