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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
BLACK BANDIT
11-4 227.7
233.35
 
VS
proj
Corey The Veteran
176.49 8-7
213.93

Corey The Veteran fall short of expectations, succumb to BLACK BANDIT, 227.70-176.49

There's no sugarcoating it, Corey The Veteran underdelivered, at least according to projections, as BLACK BANDIT earned a 227.70-176.49 victory. BLACK BANDIT never trailed in this one after taking a 1.50-point lead on Thursday behind Patrick Onwuasor (2.5 points). Julio Jones (13 Rec, 134 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Dak Prescott (212 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 12 Rush Yds) did their part for Corey The Veteran in the loss. This marks the first time this season BLACK BANDIT have taken down Corey The Veteran, after falling 249.7-222.85 in their last matchup. BLACK BANDIT will look to keep the streak alive in the semifinals next week, while Corey The Veteran seek to rebound and lock up a top-6 finish.

Matchup Timeline

  BLACK BANDIT   Corey The Veteran

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bills defense overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 18 points against their 8.49-point projection. During a 17-10 win over the Steelers, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 229 yards, and forced 5 turnovers. The Bills defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Patriots next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

BLACK BANDIT
Points
% of total points 227.7
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
36.77
35.41
16.1%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
21.83
30
9.6%
3
DeVante Parker
WR
21.2
11.9
9.3%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
19.3
13.4
8.5%
Corey The Veteran
Points
% of total points 176.49
1
Julio Jones
WR
32.9
14.49
18.6%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
27.33
29.8
15.5%
3
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
19.93
31.25
11.3%
4
Tyler Higbee
TE
18.1
9.99
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, after which BLACK BANDIT emerged with a 134.00-29.23 lead. DeVante Parker had a 29-yard touchdown catch and a 20-yard touchdown catch for BLACK BANDIT, while Aaron Rodgers had a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass. Joey Slye made the highlight reel for Corey The Veteran with a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Dak Prescott had a 59-yard touchdown pass for Corey The Veteran, who trailed 209.70-145.69 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  BLACK BANDIT   Corey The Veteran

StatSmack

"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. BLACK BANDIT (11-4) have a better record than Corey The Veteran (8-7).
Even the computers think BLACK BANDIT have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (224.06) than Corey The Veteran (209.43).
BLACK BANDIT don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Corey The Veteran (0 vs 1).
By position, BLACK BANDIT have outscored Corey The Veteran at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
BLACK BANDIT has a higher average scoring margin (27) than Corey The Veteran this season (11).
The starters for BLACK BANDIT had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Corey The Veteran (2).
Hey Corey The Veteran, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

BLACK BANDIT
Good work, BLACK BANDIT. Putting together a lineup that earned 227.7 points this past week.
Corey The Veteran
You can take comfort in the fact that your generosity did not go unnoticed, Corey The Veteran. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like BLACK BANDIT succeed this week. Who knows, maybe you'll see them again after they've clinched a playoff spot, and they forget to update their lineup that week to return the favor!