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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Tim's Terrific Team
10-4 137.58
119.02
 
VS
proj
Blucrozz Team
96.98 7-7
108.45

Tim's Terrific Team top predictions, knock off Blucrozz Team in 137.58-96.98 romp

Tim's Terrific Team showed up and outperformed their projected point total, cruising to a 137.58-96.98 win over Blucrozz Team, who fell short of projections. There wasn't much drama in this matchup, as Tim's Terrific Team leapt out to a 43.78-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding efforts from Jalen Hurts (30.38 points) and Tony Pollard (20.2). This marks the second time this season Tim's Terrific Team have knocked off Blucrozz Team, after winning 114.66-101.78 in their last matchup. Tim's Terrific Team (10-4) will look to keep it rolling against Tea Bagger, while Blucrozz Team (7-7) will face Bolts Boys in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Tim's Terrific Team   Blucrozz Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 12 points, surrendering 309 yards, and forcing 2 fumbles against the Jets, the Bills defense scored 12 points this week. Their scoring output was 41% more than their 8.51-point projection and was higher than their 9.08-point season scoring average. The Bills defense ranks #3 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

Tim's Terrific Team
Points
% of total points 137.58
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
30.38
24.7
22.1%
2
RB
28.3
17.25
20.6%
3
Tony Pollard
RB
20.2
13.06
14.7%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
15.2
12.97
11%
Blucrozz Team
Points
% of total points 96.98
1
RB
28.9
10.5
29.8%
2
QB
22.78
24.21
23.5%
3
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
15
7.93
15.5%
4
Dawson Knox
TE
12.1
6.11
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Tim's Terrific Team who owned the lead, 69.48-25.70. For Tim's Terrific Team, Jalen Hurts had a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass. Dawson Knox made the highlight reel for Blucrozz Team with a 24-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Nick Folk had a 51-yard field goal for Tim's Terrific Team during Monday Night Football, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Tim's Terrific Team   Blucrozz Team

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Blucrozz Team, Tim's Terrific Team averaged more points (126.12) than they usually score (114.75).
We heard scoring helps you win. Blucrozz Team need some help then, averaging just 101.96 versus Tim's Terrific Team's 114.75.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Tim's Terrific Team (10-4) have a better record than Blucrozz Team (7-7).
Even the computers think Tim's Terrific Team have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (112.32) than Blucrozz Team (103.54).
Tim's Terrific Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Blucrozz Team (4 vs 3).
By position, Tim's Terrific Team have outscored Blucrozz Team at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Tim's Terrific Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 10 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Tim's Terrific Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Blucrozz Team (1).
Time to rest the starters for Tim's Terrific Team. They've clinched a playoff spot while Blucrozz Team are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about Blucrozz Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Tim's Terrific Team
In a matchup that'll feature teams separated by just a game in the standings, Tim's Terrific Team (10-4) are set to face Tea Bagger (11-3) in Week 15. After 14 weeks of action, Tim's Terrific Team have tallied the fourth-most points in the league while Tea Bagger (and their 123.78 points per game) are ranked first. Over the last three weeks, Tim's Terrific Team has put up 126.5 points per game, while Tea Bagger has averaged 144.15 per contest.
Blucrozz Team
Things won't exactly get any simpler for sixth-place Blucrozz Team, as they next have the privilege of matching up against red-hot Bolts Boys next week. Through 14 weeks of action, Blucrozz Team have accumulated the sixth-most points in the league. Bolts Boys (117.57 PPG) are ranked second.