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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Golden Empire
7-7 122.42
123.49
 
VS
proj
TreeCrew GR81s
118.66 9-5
133.96

Golden Empire knock TreeCrew GR81s from 1st place in 122.42-118.66 squeaker

Golden Empire came from behind for a 122.42-118.66 win over TreeCrew GR81s, knocking them out of first place in 11 Geniuses and 1 Idiot. Golden Empire trailed 79.06-89.16 heading into Monday night, but the squad charged back behind the New England Patriots defense (30.16 points). Trevor Lawrence (36.42 points) carried the flag for TreeCrew GR81s in the loss. This marks the first time this season Golden Empire have gotten the best of TreeCrew GR81s, after falling 152.98-86.68 in their last matchup. Golden Empire ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 7-7. TreeCrew GR81s (9-5) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  Golden Empire   TreeCrew GR81s

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense allowed only 13 points, surrendered 323 yards, and forced 2 turnovers in a 27-13 win over the Cardinals. In doing so, they put up 30.16 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Golden Empire this week. In Week 15, the Patriots will face the Raiders.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Golden Empire
Points
% of total points 122.42
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
30.16
13.07
24.6%
2
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
28.5
19.1
23.3%
3
Joe Burrow
QB
18.56
23.2
15.2%
4
Zonovan Knight
RB
15.7
8.58
12.8%
TreeCrew GR81s
Points
% of total points 118.66
1
Trevor Lawrence
QB
36.42
19.36
30.7%
2
WR
17
17.78
14.3%
3
RB
12.6
14.45
10.6%
4
George Pickens
WR
10.8
9.66
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Golden Empire had a 77.16-66.46 lead. For Golden Empire, Joe Burrow had a 45-yard touchdown pass. Trevor Lawrence had a 21-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for TreeCrew GR81s, while George Pickens had a 42-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Jason Sanders had a 55-yard field goal for TreeCrew GR81s, who trailed 89.16-79.06 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Golden Empire   TreeCrew GR81s

What If

Golden Empire would have beaten four other teams besides TreeCrew GR81s this week.
TreeCrew GR81s would have lost to seven other teams besides Golden Empire this week.
If Golden Empire played TreeCrew GR81s every week this season, they'd be 5-9.
Had they played each other last week, TreeCrew GR81s would have defeated Golden Empire 153.52-116.44.
Golden Empire would be 7-5 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as TreeCrew GR81s.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Golden Empire, TreeCrew GR81s would be 7-5.
If Golden Empire had played every team in the league each week, they would be 68-86.
If they played every team every week, TreeCrew GR81s would be 83-71.

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