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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Owen Sixteen
8-6 95.8
96.51
 
VS
proj
Earth-99 StL Rams
60.18 7-7
83.77

Earth-99 StL Rams come up short of predictions, lose to Owen Sixteen in 95.80-60.18 drubbing

Earth-99 StL Rams were unable to meet projections, as Owen Sixteen rolled to a 95.80-60.18 win. Owen Sixteen pulled out to a 15.8-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Kirk Cousins (27 points) and Justin Tucker (11) and never gave it up. Justin Herbert (367 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) and Dameon Pierce (78 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) were the leaders for Earth-99 StL Rams in the loss. This marks the second time this season Owen Sixteen have gotten the best of Earth-99 StL Rams, after winning 95.2-83.02 in their last matchup. Owen Sixteen (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Earth-99 StL Rams will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 7-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Owen Sixteen   Earth-99 StL Rams

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 34-28 win over the Broncos, the Chiefs defense scored 21 points to more-than-double their 10.41-point projection. They allowed 28 points, surrendered 320 yards, and intercepted 2 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Owen Sixteen this week. The Chiefs will play the Texans in Week 15.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Owen Sixteen
Points
% of total points 95.8
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
27
20.25
28.2%
2
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
21
10.41
21.9%
3
Justin Tucker
K
11
9.68
11.5%
4
George Pickens
WR
7.8
6.32
8.1%
Earth-99 StL Rams
Points
% of total points 60.18
1
Justin Herbert
QB
21.48
22.06
35.7%
2
Dameon Pierce
RB
11.8
8.82
19.6%
3
Najee Harris
RB
11
10.92
18.3%
4
Diontae Johnson
WR
8.2
6.5
13.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kirk Cousins had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass for Owen Sixteen, while George Pickens had a 42-yard catch, helping Owen Sixteen to a 54.50-38.70 lead.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass for Earth-99 StL Rams, who trailed 88.70-60.18 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Owen Sixteen   Earth-99 StL Rams

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Earth-99 StL Rams need some help then, averaging just 80.65 versus Owen Sixteen's 92.35.
Even the computers think Owen Sixteen have better players. They have a higher projected points average (99.91) than Earth-99 StL Rams (90.65).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Owen Sixteen has left fewer points on the bench this season (543.78) than Earth-99 StL Rams (883.44).
Earth-99 StL Rams are like a set of bad ACLs. They've been blown out more times than Owen Sixteen (4 vs 2).
Owen Sixteen should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Earth-99 StL Rams (4 vs 3).
Owen Sixteen have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Earth-99 StL Rams (55 vs 42).
By position, Owen Sixteen have outscored Earth-99 StL Rams at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Owen Sixteen has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Earth-99 StL Rams this season (-9).
The starters for Owen Sixteen had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Earth-99 StL Rams (1).
The postseason awaits Owen Sixteen. They've clinched a playoff spot while Earth-99 StL Rams are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about Earth-99 StL Rams this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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