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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Michael
11-4 104.4
136.51
 
VS
proj
Per Adrenaline
101.3 7-8
120.1

Michael come back to beat Per Adrenaline in 104.4-101.3 battle

Both teams were unable to rise to the occasion, falling short of projections, but Michael did enough to beat Per Adrenaline, coming from behind to earn a 104.4-101.3 victory. Michael trailed 101.3-85.3 heading into Monday night, but the team roared back behind Drew Brees (203 Pass Yds). Josh Allen (36 points) and Ka'imi Fairbairn (17) led the charge for Per Adrenaline in defeat. This marks the first time this season Michael have gotten the best of Per Adrenaline, after falling 130.1-118.8 in their last matchup. Michael (11-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Per Adrenaline will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 7-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Michael   Per Adrenaline

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 163 yards from scrimmage and running for 2 touchdowns against the Dolphins, Cook recorded 28.3 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 11.65-point projection and was much higher than his 7.37-point season scoring average. Cook will face the Lions next week.
Dalvin Cook

Top Player Comparison

Michael
Points
% of total points 104.4
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
28.3
11.65
27.1%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
24.4
21.84
23.4%
3
Drew Brees
QB
19.1
44.16
18.3%
4
Mike Evans
WR
12.1
10.05
11.6%
Per Adrenaline
Points
% of total points 101.3
1
Josh Allen
QB
36
37.13
35.5%
2
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K
17
7.84
16.8%
3
Tarik Cohen
RB
11.2
10.26
11.1%
4
Antonio Brown
WR
10.9
13.08
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was Per Adrenaline who owned the lead, 84.5-44.7. For Michael, Dalvin Cook had a 21-yard touchdown run. Josh Allen made the highlight reel for Per Adrenaline with a 42-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Michael   Per Adrenaline

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Per Adrenaline need some help then, averaging just 121.06 versus Michael's 137.05.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Michael (11-4) have a better record than Per Adrenaline (7-8).
Even the machines think Michael have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (134.8) than Per Adrenaline (121.51).
Michael don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Per Adrenaline (5 vs 1).
Michael don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Per Adrenaline (1 vs 3).
Michael should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Per Adrenaline (9 vs 7).
By position, Michael have outscored Per Adrenaline at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Michael don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 11 points, second-highest in the league.
Michael are in the playoffs. Per Adrenaline are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry Per Adrenaline, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Michael
Hey, this sport is all about creating mismatches, right? Fueled by solid performances by Dalvin Cook and Todd Gurley II, our team certainly took that to heart this past week. We doubled Per Adrenaline up at the running back spot (52.7 points to 21.2). Cook had 163 total yards and two TDs, while Gurley II logged 124 yards and two scores.
Per Adrenaline
Hey, our guys were just resting up for Week 16, right? The six starting offensive position players (three WRs, two RBs, one TE) on Per Adrenaline collectively put up 283 yards and just two touchdowns this past week. Our opposition's skill players filled the statsheet by logging 563 yards and four scores.