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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
TRIPple Threat
6-8 139
93.01
 
VS
proj
No Kuppitulation
120.6 6-8
112.64

Back-and-forth battle ends with TRIPple Threat topping No Kuppitulation, 139.0-120.6

Well, that was thrilling! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, TRIPple Threat earned a hard-fought victory over No Kuppitulation, coming out on top with a 139.0-120.6 win. TRIPple Threat were led by Jared Goff (330 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Miles Sanders (144 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 11 Rec Yds), while Kirk Cousins (27 points) and Ja'Marr Chase (23.5) led the charge for No Kuppitulation in the loss. This marks the second time this season TRIPple Threat have gotten the best of No Kuppitulation, after winning 73-61.4 in their last matchup. TRIPple Threat ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-8. No Kuppitulation will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  TRIPple Threat   No Kuppitulation

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Cardinals in Week 14, the Patriots defense allowed only 13 points, surrendered 323 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 21 points to nearly triple their 7.22-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on TRIPple Threat this week. In Week 15, the Patriots will face the Raiders.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

TRIPple Threat
Points
% of total points 139
1
Jared Goff
QB
33.1
19.9
23.8%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
30
11.59
21.6%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
21
7.22
15.1%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
15.2
12.97
10.9%
No Kuppitulation
Points
% of total points 120.6
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
27
22.49
22.4%
2
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
23.5
16.09
19.5%
3
James Conner
RB
20.4
13.35
16.9%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
15.6
12.95
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, after which TRIPple Threat owned a 75.9-67.2 lead. Jared Goff had a 48-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard touchdown pass for TRIPple Threat, while Miles Sanders had a 40-yard touchdown run. Kirk Cousins made the highlight reel for No Kuppitulation with a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass.

Points By Position

  TRIPple Threat   No Kuppitulation

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against No Kuppitulation, TRIPple Threat averaged more points (106) than they usually score (99.65).
No Kuppitulation are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than TRIPple Threat (4 vs 2).
TRIPple Threat see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (4) than No Kuppitulation (1).
By position, TRIPple Threat have outscored No Kuppitulation at TE, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for TRIPple Threat had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for No Kuppitulation (2).
Hey No Kuppitulation, 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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