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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Wheezy
7-7 113.16
99.33
 
VS
proj
Overpaid PrimaDonnas
76.3 4-11
76.83

Wheezy beat predictions, defeat Overpaid PrimaDonnas in 113.16-76.30 rout

Wheezy rose to the occasion and exceeded expectations, rolling to a 113.16-76.30 victory over Overpaid PrimaDonnas, who fell short of projections. Wheezy grabbed an 11.20-point lead on Thursday behind Mark Andrews and never gave it up. Anthony Miller (17.8 points) and Adrian Peterson (15.1) did everything they could for Overpaid PrimaDonnas in defeat. This marks the second time this season Wheezy have knocked off Overpaid PrimaDonnas, after winning 112.1-61.34 in their last matchup. Wheezy improve to 7-7 for the season, while Overpaid PrimaDonnas fall to 4-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Wheezy   Overpaid PrimaDonnas

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Barkley overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 26.3 points against his 15.26-point projection. In a 36-20 win over the Dolphins, he racked up 143 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns. Barkley ranks #71 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Redskins next week.
Saquon Barkley

Top Player Comparison

Wheezy
Points
% of total points 113.16
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
26.3
15.26
23.2%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
20.8
16.11
18.4%
3
Kyler Murray
QB
17.36
18.54
15.3%
4
Allen Robinson II
WR
12.5
9.45
11%
Overpaid PrimaDonnas
Points
% of total points 76.3
1
Anthony Miller
WR
17.8
6.49
23.3%
2
Adrian Peterson
RB
15.1
8.24
19.8%
3
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
12.6
20.44
16.5%
4
Tyler Higbee
TE
11.1
7.7
14.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Nick Chubb had a 33-yard touchdown run for Wheezy, while Kyler Murray had a 51-yard pass to contribute to a 113.16-76.30 lead for Wheezy.

Points By Position

  Wheezy   Overpaid PrimaDonnas

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Overpaid PrimaDonnas, Wheezy averaged more points (112.63) than they usually score (99.26).
We heard scoring helps you win. Wheezy are doing a better job of that, averaging 99.26 versus Overpaid PrimaDonnas's 81.12.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Wheezy (7-7) have a better record than Overpaid PrimaDonnas (4-11).
Even the computers think Wheezy have better players. Their projected average points is higher (98.01) than Overpaid PrimaDonnas (85.71).
Wheezy don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Overpaid PrimaDonnas (5 vs 1).
Wheezy are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Overpaid PrimaDonnas (0 vs 2).
Wheezy should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Overpaid PrimaDonnas (9 vs 8).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Overpaid PrimaDonnas - they’ve made more transactions (5) than Wheezy (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Wheezy have outscored Overpaid PrimaDonnas at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Wheezy has a higher average scoring margin (2) than Overpaid PrimaDonnas this season (-21).
The starters for Wheezy had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Overpaid PrimaDonnas (0).
Hey Overpaid PrimaDonnas, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Wheezy
Hey, the key to football is recognizing the mismatches, right? Fueled by some stellar yardage production from our running backs, our team created a noticeable disparity this week. Our three backfield starters tallied 205 more total yards than the RBs on Overpaid PrimaDonnas (372 yards from scrimmage to 167), as we ultimately doubled up them at the position, 55.2 points to 22.7.
Overpaid PrimaDonnas
Luckily, this week's problem isn't exactly rocket science, Overpaid PrimaDonnas. Going with the Los Angeles Rams defense in a tough fantasy matchup... let's all assume it won't happen again and move on?