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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Howie's Hoodlums
7-7 128.24
112.94
 
VS
proj
Suck ItTrebek
87.72 4-11
82.34

Back-and-forth battle ends with Howie's Hoodlums knocking off Suck ItTrebek in 128.24-87.72 rout

Well, that was exciting! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Howie's Hoodlums cruised to a 128.24-87.72 victory to hand Suck ItTrebek their sixth straight loss. Howie's Hoodlums were led by Matt Ryan (231 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 18 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Todd Gurley II (48 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 76 Rec Yds), while Jaylen Samuels (142 Rush Yds, 30 Rec Yds) and Baker Mayfield (188 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) led the charge for Suck ItTrebek in the loss. This marks the third time this season Howie's Hoodlums have knocked off Suck ItTrebek, after winning 103.44-82.78 in their last matchup. Howie's Hoodlums improve to 7-7 for the season, while Suck ItTrebek fall to 4-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Howie's Hoodlums   Suck ItTrebek

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Falcons defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 15.5 points against their 7.33-point projection. During a 40-14 win over the Cardinals, they allowed 14 points, surrendered 253 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Falcons defense will face the Panthers next week.
The Atlanta Falcons defense

Top Player Comparison

Howie's Hoodlums
Points
% of total points 128.24
1
Matt Ryan
QB
27.04
22.3
21.1%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
24.4
21.59
19%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
19
17.22
14.8%
4
The Atlanta Falcons defense
DEF
15.5
7.33
12.1%
Suck ItTrebek
Points
% of total points 87.72
1
Jaylen Samuels
RB
19.2
9.6
21.9%
2
Baker Mayfield
QB
18.12
22.74
20.7%
3
Julio Jones
WR
14.2
12.59
16.2%
4
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
12.5
4.7
14.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Monday
Christian McCaffrey had a 50-yard touchdown pass for Howie's Hoodlums on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Howie's Hoodlums   Suck ItTrebek

StatSmack

Howie's Hoodlums are unbeaten versus Suck ItTrebek this season, with a record of 3-0.
This isn't a fluke. In three games vs Suck ItTrebek this season, Howie's Hoodlums have averaged more points (127.05) than they usually score this season (113.47).
Suck ItTrebek are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last six matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Suck ItTrebek need some help then, averaging just 88.34 versus Howie's Hoodlums's 113.47.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Howie's Hoodlums (7-7) have a better record than Suck ItTrebek (4-11).
Even the computers think Howie's Hoodlums have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (107.18) than Suck ItTrebek (92.31).
You can't win if you don't play. Howie's Hoodlums has left fewer points on the bench this season (621.3) than Suck ItTrebek (664.42).
Once Howie's Hoodlums put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Suck ItTrebek (5 vs 3).
Howie's Hoodlums are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Suck ItTrebek (1 vs 2).
Howie's Hoodlums should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Suck ItTrebek (9 vs 5).
By position, Howie's Hoodlums have outscored Suck ItTrebek at QB, RB, and K this season.
Howie's Hoodlums has a higher average scoring margin (1) than Suck ItTrebek this season (-8).
Hey Suck ItTrebek, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Howie's Hoodlums
Identifying mismatches is a big component to winning in football. Thanks to some monster yardage production from our running backs, our team certainly made that happen this week. Our three backfield starters recorded 128 more yards from scrimmage than the RBs on Suck ItTrebek (344 total yards to 216), and we wound up doubling up them at the position (48.4 points to 23.6).
Suck ItTrebek
The problem in Week 15 isn't exactly rocket science, Suck ItTrebek. Choosing to start Spencer Ware in a tough fantasy matchup... let's do a little research beforehand in Week 16.