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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Minnesota Vikings
9-5 203.04
213.68
 
VS
proj
Baltimore Ravens
96.5 3-11
130.64

Minnesota Vikings beat Baltimore Ravens for third straight win in 203.04-96.50 runaway

Minnesota Vikings extended their win streak to three games with an easy victory over Baltimore Ravens, cruising to a 203.04-96.50 win. Baltimore Ravens got out to a 3.90-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Minnesota Vikings after that. They were led by Justin Jefferson (45.3 points) and Kirk Cousins (27). Patrick Queen (13 points) and Alex Singleton (12) did everything they could for Baltimore Ravens in defeat. Minnesota Vikings (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Baltimore Ravens will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Minnesota Vikings   Baltimore Ravens

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Lions in Week 14, Jefferson caught 11 passes for 223 yards . In doing so, he put up 45.3 points to scored 80.3% higher than his 25.13-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Minnesota Vikings this week. Jefferson will battle the Colts next week.
Justin Jefferson

Top Player Comparison

Minnesota Vikings
Points
% of total points 203.04
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
45.3
25.13
22.3%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
27
20.27
13.3%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
19.5
14.56
9.6%
4
WR
17
19.14
8.4%
Baltimore Ravens
Points
% of total points 96.5
1
Patrick Queen
LB
13
11.88
13.5%
2
Alex Singleton
LB
12
15.62
12.4%
3
Justin Tucker
K
11
9.24
11.4%
4
CB
11
7.95
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kirk Cousins linked up with Justin Jefferson for a 47-yard pass for Minnesota Vikings. Cousins also lit up the scoreboard with a 23-yard touchdown pass, helping Minnesota Vikings to a 137.44-65.54 lead.

Points By Position

  Minnesota Vikings   Baltimore Ravens

StatSmack

Get on their level! Minnesota Vikings have won three straight matchups, while Baltimore Ravens have dropped their last 11.
We heard scoring helps you win. Minnesota Vikings are doing a better job of that, averaging 209.72 versus Baltimore Ravens's 176.04.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Minnesota Vikings (9-5) have a better record than Baltimore Ravens (3-11).
Even the computers think Minnesota Vikings have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (217.82) than Baltimore Ravens (184.03).
Minnesota Vikings don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Baltimore Ravens (5 vs 2).
Minnesota Vikings are clutch masters, with more close wins than Baltimore Ravens (1 vs 0).
Minnesota Vikings should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Baltimore Ravens (7 vs 3).
By position, Minnesota Vikings have outscored Baltimore Ravens at RB and WR this season.
Minnesota Vikings has a higher average scoring margin (17) than Baltimore Ravens this season (-35).
The starters for Minnesota Vikings had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Baltimore Ravens (0).
The postseason awaits Minnesota Vikings. They've clinched a playoff spot while Baltimore Ravens are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry Baltimore Ravens, 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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