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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Jumpin Jack
6-9 139.2
142.09
 
VS
proj
Hard Knockers
127.65 6-8
125.59

Jumpin Jack come back to knock off Hard Knockers, 139.20-127.65

Despite similar records, Hard Knockers held a substantial season point advantage over Jumpin Jack coming into this one (2,054-1,587). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with Jumpin Jack rallying to earn a 139.20-127.65 victory. Jumpin Jack trailed 127.65-126.20 heading into Monday night, but the unit came back behind Luke Kuechly (13 points). Philip Rivers (313 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Chris Carson (119 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 29 Rec Yds) did everything they could for Hard Knockers in defeat. This marks the first time this season Jumpin Jack have taken down Hard Knockers, after falling 166.85-143.65 in their last matchup. Jumpin Jack improve to 6-9 for the season, while Hard Knockers fall to 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Jumpin Jack   Hard Knockers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Chiefs in Week 15, Williams scored 29.5 points to more-than-quadruple his 6.27-point projection. He racked up 95 yards from scrimmage and scored 3 touchdowns to beat his projection by the fourth-highest percentage of any WR in the league this season. Next week, Williams will go up against the Ravens.
Mike Williams

Top Player Comparison

Jumpin Jack
Points
% of total points 139.2
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
30.3
25.56
21.8%
2
Mike Williams
WR
29.5
6.27
21.2%
3
Luke Kuechly
LB
13
7.56
9.3%
4
Khalil Mack
LB
10.5
9.95
7.5%
Hard Knockers
Points
% of total points 127.65
1
Philip Rivers
QB
28.65
28.49
22.4%
2
Chris Carson
RB
21.8
11.15
17.1%
3
Matthew Stafford
QB
16.4
20.14
12.8%
4
Darius Leonard
LB
12
9.52
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Sunday Early
Matthew Stafford had a 40-yard pass for Hard Knockers, who trailed 121.20-98.85 after the early games.

Points By Position

  Jumpin Jack   Hard Knockers

StatSmack

You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Jumpin Jack has left fewer points on the bench this season (441.15) than Hard Knockers (669.15).
Jumpin Jack laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Hard Knockers (0).
Jumpin Jack are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Hard Knockers (0 vs 1).
By position, Jumpin Jack have outscored Hard Knockers at TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
The starters for Jumpin Jack had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Hard Knockers (1).
Hey Hard Knockers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Jumpin Jack
Good work, Jumpin Jack. Putting together a lineup that registered more than 139 points in Week 15... we'll take this victory in stride, tip our cap to the GM of Hard Knockers, and continue our march towards a fantasy championship.
Hard Knockers
Hey, it's possible that Hard Knockers would be a better talent scout in real football than in fantasy. Seeing just eight total targets in Week 15, their four starting pass-catchers (three WR, one TE) apparently contributed to their respective offenses by blocking downfield and running decoy routes.