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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
The THUNDER-MEN
8-6 122.1
110.96
 
VS
proj
The Little Dingy's
64.9 5-9
68.49

The THUNDER-MEN hand The Little Dingy's third consecutive loss in 122.1-64.9 rout

The THUNDER-MEN cruised to a 122.1-64.9 win to hand The Little Dingy's their third consecutive loss. This matchup was decided almost as soon as it started, as The THUNDER-MEN leapt out to a 43.3-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive performances from Kirk Cousins (29 points) and Ja'Marr Chase (28.5). The New England Patriots defense (13 Pts Allowed, 323 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) and Deebo Samuel (21 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 43 Rec Yds) did their part for The Little Dingy's in the loss. This marks the second time this season The THUNDER-MEN have taken down The Little Dingy's, after winning 107.26-106.28 in their last matchup. The THUNDER-MEN (8-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. The Little Dingy's will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  The THUNDER-MEN   The Little Dingy's

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chiefs defense (28 Pts Allowed, 320 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 16 points against the Broncos in Week 14. Their scoring output was 64.1% more than their 9.75-point projection and was much higher than their 8.75-point season scoring average. The Chiefs defense will face the Texans next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

The THUNDER-MEN
Points
% of total points 122.1
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
29
24.09
23.8%
2
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
28.5
18.97
23.3%
3
WR
17
14.99
13.9%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
16
9.75
13.1%
The Little Dingy's
Points
% of total points 64.9
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
24
7.97
37%
2
Deebo Samuel
WR
14.4
13.45
22.2%
3
Brett Maher
K
11
8.48
16.9%
4
Tyler Conklin
TE
7.8
6.46
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was The THUNDER-MEN who owned the lead, 63.7-20.4. For The THUNDER-MEN, Kirk Cousins had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass. Brett Maher made the highlight reel for The Little Dingy's with a 53-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
Jason Sanders had a 55-yard field goal for The THUNDER-MEN to contribute to a 105.1-40.9 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  The THUNDER-MEN   The Little Dingy's

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against The Little Dingy's, The THUNDER-MEN averaged more points (114.68) than they usually score (106.92).
The Little Dingy's are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. The THUNDER-MEN (8-6) have a better record than The Little Dingy's (5-9).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. The THUNDER-MEN has left fewer points on the bench this season (701.68) than The Little Dingy's (1,014.18).
In dire times, at least The THUNDER-MEN keep it close. They've been blown out less times than The Little Dingy's (4 vs 7).
The THUNDER-MEN have the clutch gene, with more close wins than The Little Dingy's (1 vs 0).
The THUNDER-MEN should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than The Little Dingy's (7 vs 6).
By position, The THUNDER-MEN have outscored The Little Dingy's at WR this season.
The starters for The THUNDER-MEN had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for The Little Dingy's (1).
The THUNDER-MEN are in the playoffs. The Little Dingy's are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry The Little Dingy's, 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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