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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
brad's Swag Team
8-7 82.76
108.98
 
VS
proj
Mr Wiggley's Team
81.2 5-10
95.11

brad's Swag Team find way to defeat Mr Wiggley's Team in 82.76-81.20 battle despite falling short of predictions

Both teams failed to rise to the occasion, coming up short of their projected point totals, but brad's Swag Team did enough to get the best of Mr Wiggley's Team, squeaking by for a 82.76-81.20 victory. Mr Wiggley's Team made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. brad's Swag Team led 74.36-61.40 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 19.8 points from Alvin Kamara on Monday night for Mr Wiggley's Team. brad's Swag Team were led by Joe Mixon (129 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Deshaun Watson (294 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 26 Rush Yds). This marks the second time this season brad's Swag Team have gotten the best of Mr Wiggley's Team, after winning 138.8-91.64 in their last matchup. brad's Swag Team improve to 8-7 for the season, while Mr Wiggley's Team fall to 5-10.

Matchup Timeline

  brad's Swag Team   Mr Wiggley's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Raiders, Mixon recorded 26 points this week. His scoring output was 67% more than his 15.57-point projection and was much higher than his 13.46-point season scoring average. Mixon ranks #38 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Joe Mixon

Top Player Comparison

brad's Swag Team
Points
% of total points 82.76
1
Joe Mixon
RB
26
15.57
31.4%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
22.36
20.5
27%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
8.4
16.26
10.1%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
8
5.37
9.7%
Mr Wiggley's Team
Points
% of total points 81.2
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
19.8
18.46
24.4%
2
Jordan Howard
RB
14
10.11
17.2%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
13
8.45
16%
4
Evan Engram
TE
11.5
7.64
14.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Sunday Early
Joe Mixon had a 47-yard run for brad's Swag Team, contributing to a 65.96-54.60 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  brad's Swag Team   Mr Wiggley's Team

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. brad's Swag Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 111.11 versus Mr Wiggley's Team's 99.12.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. brad's Swag Team (8-7) have a better record than Mr Wiggley's Team (5-10).
Even the computers think brad's Swag Team have better players. They have a higher projected points average (114.03) than Mr Wiggley's Team (100.95).
brad's Swag Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Mr Wiggley's Team (4 vs 1).
brad's Swag Team are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Mr Wiggley's Team (2).
brad's Swag Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Mr Wiggley's Team (1 vs 0).
By position, brad's Swag Team have outscored Mr Wiggley's Team at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
brad's Swag Team has a higher average scoring margin (9) than Mr Wiggley's Team this season (-7).
The starters for brad's Swag Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Mr Wiggley's Team (0).
Hey Mr Wiggley's Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

brad's Swag Team
We're curious if the GM of brad's Swag Team was feeling a bit squeamish this one? In a matchup that was ultimately decided by only 1.56 points, Chris Boswell (1-for-2 on the day) decided that going 2-for-2 on field goals just wouldn't have been exciting enough. Remember kids, every point matters!
Mr Wiggley's Team
Fortunately, Mr Wiggley's Team, this week's problem is fairly easy to diagnose. Going with Keenan Allen and Carson Wentz in what turned out to be a tight fantasy matchup... we'll consider this to be an opportunity to get better and agree that it won't happen again?