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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
EasyLikeSuperbowls
11-3 114.22
132.62
 
VS
proj
KING NO SHOW
110.98 8-7
128.27

EasyLikeSuperbowls beat KING NO SHOW for fourth straight win in 114.22-110.98 battle

EasyLikeSuperbowls extended their win streak to four games with a close win over KING NO SHOW, squeaking by for a 114.22-110.98 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as EasyLikeSuperbowls led 114.22-80.18 heading into Monday night. KING NO SHOW made them sweat behind Michael Thomas (12 Rec, 128 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). EasyLikeSuperbowls were led by Tyler Higbee (12 Rec, 111 Rec Yds) and the New England Patriots defense (13 Pts Allowed, 315 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers). This marks the first time this season EasyLikeSuperbowls have knocked off KING NO SHOW, after falling 141.34-102.14 in their last matchup. EasyLikeSuperbowls will look to not lose that winning feeling in the Championship next week, while KING NO SHOW attempt to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  EasyLikeSuperbowls   KING NO SHOW

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense overachieved for the 10th time this season, scoring 20 points against their 9.08-point projection. In a 34-13 win over the Bengals, they allowed only 13 points, surrendered 315 yards, and forced 5 turnovers. The Patriots defense ranks #25 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

EasyLikeSuperbowls
Points
% of total points 114.22
1
Tyler Higbee
TE
23.1
12.27
20.2%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
20
9.08
17.5%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
17.9
21.4
15.7%
4
Tom Brady
QB
12.92
19.45
11.3%
KING NO SHOW
Points
% of total points 110.98
1
Michael Thomas
WR
30.8
22.98
27.8%
2
Sterling Shepard
WR
20.1
12.19
18.1%
3
Kai Forbath
K
18
8.67
16.2%
4
Dak Prescott
QB
17.68
20.32
15.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tom Brady had a 23-yard touchdown pass for EasyLikeSuperbowls to contribute to a 79.12-28.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after all was said and done, EasyLikeSuperbowls had a 114.22-80.18 lead. For EasyLikeSuperbowls, Stefon Diggs had a 46-yard catch. Kai Forbath had a 50-yard field goal for KING NO SHOW, while Dak Prescott had a 59-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  EasyLikeSuperbowls   KING NO SHOW

StatSmack

EasyLikeSuperbowls are looking unstoppable, winning four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. EasyLikeSuperbowls are doing a better job of that, averaging 133.04 versus KING NO SHOW's 121.95.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" EasyLikeSuperbowls (11-3) have a better record than KING NO SHOW (8-7).
You can't win if you don't play. KING NO SHOW has left more points on the bench this season (732.3) than EasyLikeSuperbowls (551).
EasyLikeSuperbowls don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than KING NO SHOW (7 vs 6).
EasyLikeSuperbowls are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than KING NO SHOW (3).
EasyLikeSuperbowls are clutch masters, with more close wins than KING NO SHOW (2 vs 0).
EasyLikeSuperbowls should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than KING NO SHOW (9 vs 5).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of KING NO SHOW - they’ve made more transactions (15) than EasyLikeSuperbowls (1) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, EasyLikeSuperbowls have outscored KING NO SHOW at WR, TE, and DEF this season.
EasyLikeSuperbowls don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey KING NO SHOW, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

EasyLikeSuperbowls
All of the cake, none of the icing: The six offensive position starters (three WRs, two RBs, one TE) on EasyLikeSuperbowls combined to record a whopping 493 yards from scrimmage. Not one of those players found his way to the end zone in Week 15.
KING NO SHOW
Whoa now, talk about old-school ground n' pound: The starting RBs for KING NO SHOW collectively recorded just three receptions on five targets this past week.