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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Three Yellow Dogs
13-1 466.94
475.76
 
VS
proj
go for it
348.12 4-10
278.05

Three Yellow Dogs top go for it for sixth straight win, 466.94-348.12

Three Yellow Dogs extended their win streak to six games with a hard-fought victory over go for it, earning a 466.94-348.12 win. Three Yellow Dogs earned an early 22.30-point lead on Thursday. go for it came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Trevor Lawrence (66.92 points) and Evan Engram (54.2). Not to be deterred, Three Yellow Dogs got it going later that night, as Justin Herbert (50.48 points) and Austin Ekeler (41.9) put them back ahead for good. This marks the second time this season Three Yellow Dogs have knocked off go for it, after winning 441.62-316.78 in their last matchup. Three Yellow Dogs (13-1) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. go for it will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 4-10.

Matchup Timeline

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Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Carlson made all 3 of his FG attempts as the Raiders lost to the Rams 17-16. In doing so, he put up 28 points to scored 22.1% higher than his 22.93-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Three Yellow Dogs this week. In Week 15, Carlson and the Raiders will battle the Patriots.
Daniel Carlson

Top Player Comparison

Three Yellow Dogs
Points
% of total points 466.94
1
Justin Herbert
QB
50.48
44.64
10.8%
2
RB
42.3
32.9
9.1%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
41.9
36.53
9%
4
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
39.5
26.7
8.5%
go for it
Points
% of total points 348.12
1
Trevor Lawrence
QB
66.92
29.39
19.2%
2
Evan Engram
TE
54.2
11.39
15.6%
3
The Detroit Lions defense
DEF
34
23.91
9.8%
4
Chris Moore
WR
32.4
10.8
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Daniel Carlson had a 52-yard field goal for Three Yellow Dogs, helping to stake the team to a 28.00-5.70 lead.
Sunday Early
Trevor Lawrence found Evan Engram for a 21-yard touchdown pass for go for it. Lawrence also lit up the scoreboard with a 20-yard touchdown pass to contribute to a 240.32-238.84 lead for go for it.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass for Three Yellow Dogs, contributing to a 367.84-296.12 lead for the team.
Monday
Nick Folk had a 51-yard field goal for go for it.

Points By Position

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StatSmack

Three Yellow Dogs are on fire, winning six in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. go for it need some help then, averaging just 314.81 versus Three Yellow Dogs's 440.77.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Three Yellow Dogs (13-1) have a better record than go for it (4-10).
Even the machines think Three Yellow Dogs have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (456.71) than go for it (326.13).
Three Yellow Dogs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than go for it (4 vs 0).
Three Yellow Dogs are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than go for it (0 vs 1).
Three Yellow Dogs have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than go for it (111 vs 90).
By position, Three Yellow Dogs have outscored go for it at QB, RB, K, and DEF this season.
Three Yellow Dogs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 102 points, highest in the league.
Three Yellow Dogs are in the playoffs. go for it are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry go for it, 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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