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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
An Elaborate Hoax👻
5-9 121.86
105.17
 
VS
proj
Bel Biv Deebo
98.9 8-6
110.62

An Elaborate Hoax👻 come back to win against Bel Biv Deebo in 121.86-98.90 runaway

An Elaborate Hoax👻 exceeded expectations, rolling to a 121.86-98.90 win over Bel Biv Deebo, who fell short of projections. Bel Biv Deebo earned a 13.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all An Elaborate Hoax👻 after that. They were led by Geno Smith (27.06 points) and the New England Patriots defense (27). Jared Goff (330 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Ja'Marr Chase (10 Rec, 119 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for Bel Biv Deebo in defeat. This marks the first time this season An Elaborate Hoax👻 have beaten Bel Biv Deebo, after falling 81.08-79.66 in their last matchup. An Elaborate Hoax👻 ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 5-9. Bel Biv Deebo (8-6) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  An Elaborate Hoax👻   Bel Biv Deebo

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 13 points, surrendering 323 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Cardinals, the Patriots defense put up 27 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 10.84-point projection and was much higher than their 15.5-point season scoring average. The Patriots defense ranks #75 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

An Elaborate Hoax👻
Points
% of total points 121.86
1
Geno Smith
QB
27.06
23.95
22.2%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
27
10.84
22.2%
3
Mike Williams
WR
20.6
9.76
16.9%
4
Donovan Peoples-Jones
WR
15.4
8.73
12.6%
Bel Biv Deebo
Points
% of total points 98.9
1
Jared Goff
QB
32.1
21.13
32.5%
2
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
23
15.82
23.3%
3
The Las Vegas Raiders defense
DEF
13
12.13
13.1%
4
Deebo Samuel
WR
12.4
11.46
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jared Goff had a 48-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard touchdown pass for Bel Biv Deebo, contributing to a 73.50-29.40 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Geno Smith had a 24-yard touchdown pass for An Elaborate Hoax👻, who trailed 98.90-56.46 after the late afternoon slate.
Sunday Night
Mike Williams had a 55-yard catch for An Elaborate Hoax👻, who trailed 98.90-77.06 after the primetime game.
Monday
Nick Folk had a 51-yard field goal for An Elaborate Hoax👻 during Monday Night Football, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  An Elaborate Hoax👻   Bel Biv Deebo

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Bel Biv Deebo need some help then, averaging just 102.88 versus An Elaborate Hoax👻's 109.2.
Even the computers think An Elaborate Hoax👻 have better players. They have a higher projected points average (114.17) than Bel Biv Deebo (106.45).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Bel Biv Deebo has left more points on the bench this season (714) than An Elaborate Hoax👻 (531.5).
An Elaborate Hoax👻 don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Bel Biv Deebo (4 vs 2).
Bel Biv Deebo have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (5) than An Elaborate Hoax👻 (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, An Elaborate Hoax👻 have outscored Bel Biv Deebo at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for An Elaborate Hoax👻 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Bel Biv Deebo (2).
Hey Bel Biv Deebo, 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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