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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Shelpas UTD
5-9-1 108
94.55
 
VS
proj
RyKeRs
94 6-7-1
100.72

Shelpas UTD smirk at expectations, earn win against RyKeRs, 108-94

Shelpas UTD brought their A game and beat their projected point total, earning a 108-94 victory over RyKeRs, who fell short of projections. RyKeRs took a 2-point lead on Thursday, but Shelpas UTD held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Marlon Mack (139 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 10 Rec Yds) and Kirk Cousins (215 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs). Derrick Henry (170 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and David Johnson (33 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 68 Rec Yds) carried the flag for RyKeRs in the loss. This marks the first time this season Shelpas UTD have beaten RyKeRs, after tying 108-108 in their last matchup. Shelpas UTD improve to 5-9-1 for the season, while RyKeRs fall to 6-7-1.

Matchup Timeline

  Shelpas UTD   RyKeRs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Mack ran for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Colts beat the Cowboys 23-0. In doing so, he put up 24 points to more-than-triple his 7.5-point projection, the fifth-highest percent increase of any RB in the league this season. Next week, Mack will play the Giants.
Marlon Mack

Top Player Comparison

Shelpas UTD
Points
% of total points 108
1
Marlon Mack
RB
24
7.5
22.2%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
18
22.18
16.7%
3
The Washington Redskins defense
DEF
16
8.52
14.8%
4
Julio Jones
WR
14
11.56
13%
RyKeRs
Points
% of total points 94
1
Derrick Henry
RB
29
9.22
30.9%
2
David Johnson
RB
15
10.2
16%
3
Mike Evans
WR
12
9
12.8%
4
Jared Goff
QB
10
23.85
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Shelpas UTD emerged with a 94-84 lead. For Shelpas UTD, Kirk Cousins had a 40-yard touchdown pass. David Johnson made the highlight reel for RyKeRs with a 40-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Shelpas UTD   RyKeRs

StatSmack

Shelpas UTD scored more points versus RyKeRs (108) this week than they usually score (96.4).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. RyKeRs has left more points on the bench this season (812) than Shelpas UTD (663).
Once Shelpas UTD put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than RyKeRs (3 vs 0).
Shelpas UTD see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than RyKeRs (0).
Shelpas UTD don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than RyKeRs (0 vs 2).
Shelpas UTD should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than RyKeRs (7 vs 5).
By position, Shelpas UTD have outscored RyKeRs at RB, WR, and K this season.
Hey RyKeRs, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Shelpas UTD
Way to shrug off that three-game losing skid, Shelpas UTD! Every fantasy team is sure to be met with adversity at some point or another... continue to keep your eyes out for what challenges lie ahead.
RyKeRs
Welp, we certainly can't whine about a shortage of opportunities this week, can we? Our pass-catching corps (two WR, two TE) collectively got a respectable 29 targets in Week 15. Chemistry seems to be an issue, as that group pulled down just 16 catches.