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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Shelly’s Ballers
9-5 152.17
144.24
 
VS
proj
I like cox
124.23 10-4
145.74

I like cox come up short of projections, lose to Shelly’s Ballers in 152.17-124.23 runaway

I like cox failed to bring their A game, coming up short of their projected point total, as Shelly’s Ballers cruised to a 152.17-124.23 win. I like cox grabbed a 2.33-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Shelly’s Ballers after that. They were led by and the Kansas City Chiefs defense (28 Pts Allowed, 320 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers). The New England Patriots defense (44 points) and (20) were the leaders for I like cox in defeat. This marks the second time this season Shelly’s Ballers have knocked off I like cox, after winning 141-120.27 in their last matchup. Shelly’s Ballers (9-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while I like cox (10-4) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Shelly’s Ballers   I like cox

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chiefs defense (28 Pts Allowed, 320 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 39 points in a 34-28 win over the Broncos in Week 14. Their scoring output nearly doubled their 20.01-point projection and was much higher than their 16.57-point season scoring average. The Chiefs defense will face the Texans next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Shelly’s Ballers
Points
% of total points 152.17
1
WR
39.1
25.31
25.7%
2
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
39
20.01
25.6%
3
WR
17
16
11.2%
4
Dawson Knox
TE
14.1
7.49
9.3%
I like cox
Points
% of total points 124.23
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
44
17.84
35.4%
2
RB
20
8.97
16.1%
3
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
13.4
17.55
10.8%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
12.9
18.36
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Dawson Knox had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Shelly’s Ballers to contribute to a 32.50-21.63 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Shelly’s Ballers   I like cox

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against I like cox, Shelly’s Ballers averaged more points (146.58) than they usually score (138.89).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Shelly’s Ballers has left fewer points on the bench this season (552.3) than I like cox (641.8).
Once Shelly’s Ballers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than I like cox (7 vs 6).
Shelly’s Ballers laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than I like cox (0).
By position, Shelly’s Ballers have outscored I like cox at RB, WR, and K this season.
Shelly’s Ballers has a higher average scoring margin (21) than I like cox this season (19).
The starters for Shelly’s Ballers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (1) than the starters for I like cox (0).
Hey I like cox, 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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