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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
The Outlaws
8-6 174.33
198.02
 
VS
proj
Orange Nation
161.79 7-7
193.74

The Outlaws top Orange Nation for third straight win, 174.33-161.79

The Outlaws extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over Orange Nation, securing a 174.33-161.79 win. The Outlaws took an early 17.85-point lead on Thursday. Orange Nation bounced back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Jared Goff (49.3 points) and the Buffalo Bills defense (28). Not to be deterred, The Outlaws made a run later that night, as Justin Herbert (21.96 points) and Gerald Everett (7.37) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the first time this season The Outlaws have beaten Orange Nation, after falling 192.9-139.94 in their last matchup. The Outlaws (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Orange Nation (7-7) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  The Outlaws   Orange Nation

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 11 passes for 223 yards against the Lions, Jefferson registered 35.37 points this week. His scoring output was 50.6% more than his 23.48-point projection and was much higher than his 21.93-point season scoring average. Jefferson ranks #9 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Justin Jefferson

Top Player Comparison

The Outlaws
Points
% of total points 174.33
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
35.37
23.48
20.3%
2
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
28.08
19.36
16.1%
3
Justin Herbert
QB
21.96
28.54
12.6%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
17.85
17
10.2%
Orange Nation
Points
% of total points 161.79
1
Jared Goff
QB
49.3
23.41
30.5%
2
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
28
25.63
17.3%
3
CB
14.63
19.77
9%
4
Dalton Schultz
TE
14.55
11.55
9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Orange Nation who emerged with the lead, 142.66-100.30. For The Outlaws, Justin Jefferson had a 47-yard catch. Jared Goff made the highlight reel for Orange Nation with a 48-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass for The Outlaws, contributing to a 163.13-147.16 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  The Outlaws   Orange Nation

StatSmack

The Outlaws are looking unstoppable, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Orange Nation need some help then, averaging just 167.5 versus The Outlaws's 190.11.
Even the machines think The Outlaws have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (185.55) than Orange Nation (173.78).
Once The Outlaws put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Orange Nation (3 vs 2).
The Outlaws see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Orange Nation (0).
The Outlaws have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Orange Nation (1 vs 0).
The Outlaws should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Orange Nation (7 vs 5).
By position, The Outlaws have outscored Orange Nation at QB, RB, WR, TE, and IDP this season.
The Outlaws has a higher average scoring margin (10) than Orange Nation this season (1).
Hey Orange Nation, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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