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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Run Kitty Run
9-5 95.36
111.69
 
VS
proj
Bolt TF Up
83.48 6-8
119.62

Run Kitty Run come back to knock off Bolt TF Up 95.36-83.48

Both teams were unable to meet their projected point totals, but Run Kitty Run did enough to get the best of Bolt TF Up. Predicted to lose by a score of 119.62-111.69, Run Kitty Run came from behind for a 95.36-83.48 win over Bolt TF Up. Despite trailing 81.48-70.46 heading into Monday night, Run Kitty Run came storming back behind the New England Patriots defense, who allowed only 13 points, surrendered 323 yards, and forced 2 turnovers for 20 points. Austin Ekeler (45 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 59 Rec Yds) and Justin Herbert (367 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) were the leaders for Bolt TF Up in the loss. This marks the first time this season Run Kitty Run have gotten the best of Bolt TF Up, after falling 138.52-129.04 in their last matchup. Run Kitty Run (9-5) will look to build on their success against Mean machine, while Bolt TF Up (6-8) will attempt to right the ship against 33 for 30.

Matchup Timeline

  Run Kitty Run   Bolt TF Up

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 13 points, surrendering 323 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Cardinals, the Patriots defense put up 20 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 7.23-point projection and was much higher than their 9.46-point season scoring average. The Patriots defense ranks #75 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Run Kitty Run
Points
% of total points 95.36
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
20
7.23
21%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
18.76
18.64
19.7%
3
Brett Maher
K
11
9.53
11.5%
4
Isiah Pacheco
RB
10.8
11.89
11.3%
Bolt TF Up
Points
% of total points 83.48
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
20.4
18.65
24.4%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
19.48
22.05
23.3%
3
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
15
7.93
18%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
7.9
12.71
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Brett Maher had a 53-yard field goal for Run Kitty Run, contributing to a 59.66-18.70 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass for Bolt TF Up to contribute to an 81.48-70.46 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Run Kitty Run   Bolt TF Up

Game Notes

Run Kitty Run got the W even though only four of their nine starters exceeded their projected scores.
Bolt TF Up had only two of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
Run Kitty Run moves to (3-0) in comeback games this season, while Bolt TF Up falls to (1-2).
On the losing side, Austin Ekeler scored 20.4 points, the fourth-best score for a RB this week.

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