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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Pushing Up Daisies
5-9 90.46
105.42
 
VS
proj
Brandon's Boss Team
55.88 1-13
25.89

Pushing Up Daisies hand Brandon's Boss Team 13th consecutive loss in 90.46-55.88 runaway

Pushing Up Daisies cruised to a 90.46-55.88 win to hand Brandon's Boss Team their 13th consecutive loss. It didn't take long to learn who would lead the way in the matchup, as Pushing Up Daisies leapt out to a 38.7-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive efforts from Dawson Knox (12.1 points) and Brett Maher (11). Jerry Jeudy (8 Rec, 73 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) and Russell Wilson (247 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 57 Rush Yds) were the leaders for Brandon's Boss Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Pushing Up Daisies have beaten Brandon's Boss Team, after winning 142.98-52.46 in their last matchup. Pushing Up Daisies (5-9) will look to keep it rolling against david's First-Rate Team, while Brandon's Boss Team (1-13) will match up against BEASTMODE in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Pushing Up Daisies   Brandon's Boss Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Ravens defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 11 points against their 7.21-point projection. During a 16-14 win over the Steelers, they allowed 14 points, surrendered 329 yards, and intercepted 3 passes. The Ravens defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Browns next week.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Pushing Up Daisies
Points
% of total points 90.46
1
Geno Smith
QB
22.56
20.22
24.9%
2
RB
19
17.27
21%
3
Dawson Knox
TE
12.1
6.11
13.4%
4
Brett Maher
K
11
9.53
12.2%
Brandon's Boss Team
Points
% of total points 55.88
1
Jerry Jeudy
WR
29.3
9.36
52.4%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
26.58
16.53
47.6%
3
%
4
%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Dawson Knox had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Pushing Up Daisies, while Brett Maher had a 53-yard field goal, contributing to a 38.70-0.00 lead for Pushing Up Daisies.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Pushing Up Daisies who owned the lead, 69.46-55.88. For Pushing Up Daisies, Geno Smith had a 24-yard touchdown pass. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for Brandon's Boss Team with a 66-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Pushing Up Daisies   Brandon's Boss Team

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Brandon's Boss Team, Pushing Up Daisies averaged more points (116.72) than they usually score (102.67).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Brandon's Boss Team. They've lost 13 in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Pushing Up Daisies are doing a better job of that, averaging 102.67 versus Brandon's Boss Team's 68.09.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Pushing Up Daisies (5-9) have a better record than Brandon's Boss Team (1-13).
Even the computers think Pushing Up Daisies have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (106.31) than Brandon's Boss Team (78.19).
Pushing Up Daisies don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Brandon's Boss Team (4 vs 1).
Pushing Up Daisies have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Brandon's Boss Team (52 vs 34).
By position, Pushing Up Daisies have outscored Brandon's Boss Team at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Pushing Up Daisies has a higher average scoring margin (7) than Brandon's Boss Team this season (-49).
The starters for Pushing Up Daisies had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Brandon's Boss Team (1).
Don't worry Brandon's Boss Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Pushing Up Daisies
A couple of teams that are now on two-game winning streaks, Pushing Up Daisies (5-9) will go head-to-head against david's First-Rate Team (10-4) in Week 15. 14 weeks into the 2022 campaign, Pushing Up Daisies have scored the sixth-most points in the league. david's First-Rate Team (and their 115.06 points per game) are ranked second. Over the last three weeks, Pushing Up Daisies has scored 94.21 points per game, while david's First-Rate Team has averaged 122.14 per contest.
Brandon's Boss Team
Things get no simpler for last-place Brandon's Boss Team, as they next have the privilege of facing off against first-place BEASTMODE in Week 15. After 14 weeks of action, Brandon's Boss Team have put up the league's lowest point total while BEASTMODE (and their 116.91 points per game) are ranked first.