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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Hunt is a Puke
7-8 101.46
95.12
 
VS
proj
Clever Pun
70.32 8-7
85.75

Clever Pun fall to Hunt is a Puke in 101.46-70.32 rout

There's no way around it, Clever Pun dropped the ball, at least according to projections, as Hunt is a Puke rolled to a 101.46-70.32 victory. Clever Pun nabbed a 7.52-point lead on Thursday, but Hunt is a Puke held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Dalvin Cook (136 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 27 Rec Yds) and Deshaun Watson (294 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 26 Rush Yds). Patrick Mahomes (243 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Robbie Gould (4-4 FG, 45 long, 2-2 XP) carried the flag for Clever Pun in the loss. This marks the first time this season Hunt is a Puke have knocked off Clever Pun, after falling 102.12-79.04 in their last matchup. Hunt is a Puke improve to 7-8 for the season, while Clever Pun fall to 8-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Hunt is a Puke   Clever Pun

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 28.3 points, Cook more-than-doubled his 11.43-point projection as the Vikings beat the Dolphins 41-17. He racked up 163 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the fifth-highest percentage of any RB in the league this season. Next week, Cook will square off against the Lions.
Dalvin Cook

Top Player Comparison

Hunt is a Puke
Points
% of total points 101.46
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
28.3
11.43
27.9%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
26.36
23.17
26%
3
Justin Jackson
RB
14.5
10.46
14.3%
4
Mason Crosby
K
12
8.29
11.8%
Clever Pun
Points
% of total points 70.32
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
22.02
28.73
31.3%
2
Robbie Gould
K
15
8.85
21.3%
3
Davante Adams
WR
13.9
12.38
19.8%
4
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
11
8.14
15.6%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Sunday Early
Dalvin Cook had a 21-yard touchdown run for Hunt is a Puke, helping the team to a 99.36-37.82 lead.

Points By Position

  Hunt is a Puke   Clever Pun

StatSmack

Even the computers think Hunt is a Puke have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (93.97) than Clever Pun (86.13).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Clever Pun has left more points on the bench this season (344.92) than Hunt is a Puke (316.06).
Hunt is a Puke have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Clever Pun (2 vs 1).
By position, Hunt is a Puke have outscored Clever Pun at RB this season.
The starters for Hunt is a Puke had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Clever Pun (0).
Hey Clever Pun, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Hunt is a Puke
Well, we do appreciate the confidence this past week, Hunt is a Puke. It takes gumption to roll out a starter with zero points (Keenan Allen), while still earning a win. Try that type of flashy, show-off stuff next week and see what happens.
Clever Pun
Well, Clever Pun, Week 15's problem was pretty easy to identify. Choosing to start Carlos Hyde in a tough fantasy matchup... let's do a bit of research ahead of time next week?