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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Hacky's Team
11-4 143.65
122.3
 
VS
proj
James's Primo Team
135.45 8-7
138.42

Hacky's Team brush off expectations, defeat James's Primo Team, 143.65-135.45

Hacky's Team stepped up, earning a 143.65-135.45 victory over James's Primo Team, who fell short of projections. Hacky's Team never trailed in this one after nabbing a 9.20-point lead on Thursday behind Mark Andrews (15.2 points). Drew Brees (35.35 points) and DJ Moore (20.3) did their part for James's Primo Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Hacky's Team have beaten James's Primo Team, after falling 119.4-84.9 in their last matchup. Hacky's Team will look to not lose that winning feeling in the Championship next week, while James's Primo Team attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Hacky's Team   James's Primo Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 5 passes for 113 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Lions, Perriman recorded 34.6 points this week. He more-than-tripled his 10.07-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Perriman will face the Texans next week.
Breshad Perriman

Top Player Comparison

Hacky's Team
Points
% of total points 143.65
1
Breshad Perriman
WR
34.6
10.07
24.1%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
25.8
18.96
18%
3
Ryan Fitzpatrick
QB
22.25
14.86
15.5%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
19.1
19.67
13.3%
James's Primo Team
Points
% of total points 135.45
1
Drew Brees
QB
35.35
26.34
26.1%
2
DJ Moore
WR
20.3
16.92
15%
3
Darren Waller
TE
20.2
12
14.9%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
17.9
22.07
13.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which Hacky's Team had a 103.15-72.40 lead. Breshad Perriman had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 25-yard touchdown catch for Hacky's Team, while Ryan Fitzpatrick had a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass. Joey Slye made the highlight reel for James's Primo Team with a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Nick Chubb had a 33-yard touchdown run for Hacky's Team, helping the team to a 143.65-100.10 lead.
Monday
Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for James's Primo Team.

Points By Position

  Hacky's Team   James's Primo Team

StatSmack

Hacky's Team are up in wins against James's Primo Team this season, with a record of 2-1.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Hacky's Team (11-4) have a better record than James's Primo Team (8-7).
Hacky's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than James's Primo Team (6 vs 5).
Hacky's Team see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than James's Primo Team (0).
Hacky's Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than James's Primo Team (1 vs 0).
By position, Hacky's Team have outscored James's Primo Team at RB this season.
The starters for Hacky's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for James's Primo Team (3).
Hey James's Primo Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Hacky's Team
You know, the key to football is exploiting the mismatches. Thanks to stellar production from the backfield, our squad certainly made that a point of emphasis this past week. We doubled James's Primo Team up at running back (38.9 points to 16.1). Nick Chubb did most of the damage (148 total yards and a TD), while Austin Ekeler chipped in with 81 yards.
James's Primo Team
Talk about old-school ground n' pound: The starting backfield for James's Primo Team collectively registered only a couple of receptions on four targets this past week.