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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
The Backhand of Ike
9-6 138.81
115.83
 
VS
proj
Willie's Team
108.17 8-7
111.97

The Backhand of Ike defeat Willie's Team in 138.81-108.17 rout

The Backhand of Ike outperformed expectations, rolling to a 138.81-108.17 victory over Willie's Team, who fell short of projections. Willie's Team nabbed a 17.45-point lead on Thursday, but The Backhand of Ike held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by DeAndre Hopkins (10 Rec, 170 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Tevin Coleman (145 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). Dalvin Cook (136 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 27 Rec Yds) and Joe Mixon (129 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) were the leaders for Willie's Team in the loss. This marks the first time this season The Backhand of Ike have taken down Willie's Team, after falling 153.25-129.64 in their last matchup. The Backhand of Ike improve to 9-6 for the season, while Willie's Team fall to 8-7.

Matchup Timeline

  The Backhand of Ike   Willie's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Coleman overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 24.5 points against his 8.99-point projection. In a 40-14 win over the Cardinals, he ran for 145 yards and a touchdown. Coleman ranks #69 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Panthers next week.
Tevin Coleman

Top Player Comparison

The Backhand of Ike
Points
% of total points 138.81
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
32
13.23
23.1%
2
Tevin Coleman
RB
24.5
8.99
17.7%
3
Chris Carson
RB
21.8
11.06
15.7%
4
Tarik Cohen
RB
12.85
12.64
9.3%
Willie's Team
Points
% of total points 108.17
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
29.3
11.38
27.1%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
27
14.09
25%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
17.45
25.85
16.1%
4
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
9.92
12.12
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was The Backhand of Ike who claimed the lead, 101.05-87.35. For The Backhand of Ike, Tevin Coleman had a 43-yard touchdown run and a 65-yard run. Dalvin Cook had a 21-yard touchdown run for Willie's Team, while Joe Mixon had a 47-yard run.

Points By Position

  The Backhand of Ike   Willie's Team

StatSmack

You won't win many weeks if you don't play. The Backhand of Ike has left fewer points on the bench this season (614.74) than Willie's Team (960.6).
In dire times, at least The Backhand of Ike keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Willie's Team (4 vs 6).
The Backhand of Ike see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Willie's Team (1).
The Backhand of Ike should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Willie's Team (11 vs 7).
By position, The Backhand of Ike have outscored Willie's Team at RB, WR, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
The Backhand of Ike has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Willie's Team this season (2).
The starters for The Backhand of Ike had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Willie's Team (2).
Hey Willie's Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

The Backhand of Ike
A big key to success in football is creating mismatches. We really took that to heart this week by quadrupling Willie's Team at the wide receiver position (40.5 points to 9.1).
Willie's Team
Well, Willie's Team, Week 15's problem is fairly easy to diagnose. Going with Aldrick Rosas in a tough fantasy matchup... let's attempt to move forward with a full deck of cards next time.