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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Crimson Dragons
8-6 116.85
156.01
 
VS
proj
Black Blood of the Earth
70.55 2-12
68.94

Crimson Dragons manage to top Black Blood of the Earth in 116.85-70.55 rout despite falling short of predictions

There's no easy way to put it, Crimson Dragons underdelivered, at least according to projections. Still, they rolled to a 116.85-70.55 win over Black Blood of the Earth, who actually exceeded projections. It didn't take long to learn who would lead the way in the matchup, as Crimson Dragons leapt out to an 89.35-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 52 points from the Buffalo Bills defense (12 Pts Allowed, 309 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) and Josh Allen (147 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 47 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). Austin Ekeler (45 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 59 Rec Yds) and Christian Wilkins (9 Tackles, 1 Sack) were the leaders for Black Blood of the Earth in the loss. This marks the second time this season Crimson Dragons have knocked off Black Blood of the Earth, after winning 152.5-93.5 in their last matchup. Crimson Dragons (8-6) will look to keep it rolling against United States Postal Service, while Black Blood of the Earth (2-12) will take on Atlanta Koala Bears in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Crimson Dragons   Black Blood of the Earth

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Okonkwo overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 15.75 points against his 5.67-point projection. During a 36-22 loss to the Jaguars, he caught 6 passes for 45 yards and a touchdown. Okonkwo will face the Chargers next week.
Chig Okonkwo

Top Player Comparison

Crimson Dragons
Points
% of total points 116.85
1
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
30.7
31.33
26.3%
2
Josh Allen
QB
21.3
30.73
18.2%
3
Chig Okonkwo
TE
15.75
5.67
13.5%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
10.4
17.99
8.9%
Black Blood of the Earth
Points
% of total points 70.55
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
24.15
21.95
34.2%
2
Christian Wilkins
DT
10.5
6.83
14.9%
3
Nick Folk
K
10.4
7.45
14.7%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
8.6
10.78
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Josh Allen had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Crimson Dragons, helping the team to a 91.35-2.00 lead.
Monday
Nick Folk had a 51-yard field goal for Black Blood of the Earth.

Points By Position

  Crimson Dragons   Black Blood of the Earth

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Crimson Dragons are doing a better job of that, averaging 140.98 versus Black Blood of the Earth's 89.23.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Crimson Dragons (8-6) have a better record than Black Blood of the Earth (2-12).
Even the machines think Crimson Dragons have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (145.85) than Black Blood of the Earth (95.76).
You can't win if you don't play. Black Blood of the Earth has left more points on the bench this season (966) than Crimson Dragons (659.1).
Once Crimson Dragons put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Black Blood of the Earth (8 vs 0).
Crimson Dragons should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Black Blood of the Earth (5 vs 4).
Crimson Dragons have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Black Blood of the Earth (65 vs 54).
By position, Crimson Dragons have outscored Black Blood of the Earth at QB, WR, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Crimson Dragons don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Black Blood of the Earth, 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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