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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Luck Gang
10-5 115.8
140.11
 
VS
proj
Luckness Monsters
104.15 9-5
136.85

Back-and-forth battle ends with Luck Gang coming back to defeat Luckness Monsters, 115.80-104.15

Well, that was thrilling! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Luck Gang earned a come-from-behind win over Luckness Monsters, rallying for a 115.80-104.15 victory. After trailing 89.20-87.30 heading into Monday night, Luck Gang came storming back behind Christian McCaffrey (28.5 points). Chris Carson (26.8 points) and Kenny Golladay (21.6) carried the flag for Luckness Monsters in the loss. This marks the second time this season Luck Gang have gotten the best of Luckness Monsters, after falling 143.55-135.75 in their last matchup. Luck Gang will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while Luckness Monsters seek to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Luck Gang   Luckness Monsters

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While not allowing any points, surrendering 292 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Cowboys, the Colts defense registered 19 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 5.96-point projection and was much higher than their 7.33-point season scoring average. The Colts defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Giants next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

Luck Gang
Points
% of total points 115.8
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
28.5
23.9
24.6%
2
David Johnson
RB
19.1
14.85
16.5%
3
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
19
5.96
16.4%
4
Tarik Cohen
RB
14.2
14.29
12.3%
Luckness Monsters
Points
% of total points 104.15
1
Chris Carson
RB
26.8
12.91
25.7%
2
Kenny Golladay
WR
21.6
11.49
20.7%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
17.8
22.8
17.1%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
10
16.65
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Luck Gang who emerged with the lead, 87.30-62.40. For Luck Gang, David Johnson had a 40-yard catch. Kenny Golladay made the highlight reel for Luckness Monsters with a 40-yard catch.
Monday
Christian McCaffrey had a 50-yard touchdown pass for Luck Gang during Monday Night Football, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Luck Gang   Luckness Monsters

Game Notes

Just four of the nine starters on Luck Gang scored more than their point projections.
Luckness Monsters had only two of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Luckness Monsters can partially blame the loss on Keenan Allen, who didn't score any points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
The loss snaps a five-match winning streak for Luckness Monsters.
Not only did Luck Gang get the W, but they also easily covered the 3.26-point projected margin of victory.
In comeback games this season, Luck Gang moves to (3-0), while Luckness Monsters falls to (5-2).
Despite the loss, Chris Carson (26.8 points) recorded the fifth-best score for a RB this week.

Coach Talk

Luck Gang
Sure, we ultimately got the win, but there's not really any other way for us to spin this, Luck Gang. Our starting wide receivers were clearly outplayed this past week. Adam Thielen (19 yards from scrimmage, no TDs) and Sterling Shepard (37 yards, no TDs) combined for only 9.6 points in Week 15. For Luckness Monsters, Keenan Allen and Kenny Golladay doubled us up with a score of 21.6. Let's bounce back with a big statement in Week 16!
Luckness Monsters
Well, Luckness Monsters, Week 15's problem isn't exactly advanced calculus. Going with Keenan Allen in a tough fantasy matchup... let's do a little analysis before we officially submit our Week 16 lineup?