New on Yahoo
New on Yahoo
© 2024 All rights reserved.
Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports
Note: You are reading this message either because you do not have a standards-compliant browser, or because you can not see our css files.
Welcome to Yahoo Fantasy Sports: Skip to Content Skip to Section Navigation
Matchup Recap Summary
Week 15
Weekly
Grade
Grade
Lion Dogs
7-7 166.77
133.65
VS
proj
The practice Squad
113.35
1-13
115.35
Lion Dogs hand The practice Squad 11th consecutive loss in 166.77-113.35 rout
Lion Dogs rolled to a 166.77-113.35 victory to hand The practice Squad their 11th straight loss. The practice Squad grabbed a 19.20-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Lion Dogs after that. They were led by Julio Jones (13 Rec, 134 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Tyler Lockett (8 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Matt Ryan (210 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 27 Rush Yds) and Keenan Allen (9 Rec, 99 Rec Yds) did their part for The practice Squad in defeat. This marks the third time this season Lion Dogs have beaten The practice Squad, after winning 97.06-69.59 in their last matchup. Lion Dogs improve to 7-7 for the season, while The practice Squad fall to 1-13.
Share
Matchup Timeline
Lion Dogs
The practice Squad
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
Jones (13 Rec, 134 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 38.4 points in a 29-22 win over the 49ers in Week 15. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 18.48-point projection and was much higher than his 16.36-point season scoring average. Jones ranks #39 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
Julio Jones
Top Player Comparison
Lion Dogs
Points
% of total points 166.77
1
Julio Jones
WR
38.4
18.48
23%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
28
17.96
16.8%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
26.15
19.8
15.7%
4
Davante Adams
WR
23.3
18.74
14%
The practice Squad
Points
% of total points 113.35
1
Matt Ryan
QB
23.1
23.37
20.4%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
18.9
16.87
16.7%
3
Carlos Hyde
RB
16.4
9.92
14.5%
4
Mark Andrews
TE
15.2
12.69
13.4%
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass for Lion Dogs, while Tyler Lockett had a 44-yard catch, contributing to a 118.97-46.90 lead for Lion Dogs.
Points By Position
Lion Dogs
The practice Squad
StatSmack
The practice Squad aren't even on the board against Lion Dogs this season, with a record of 0-3.
This isn't a one-time thing. In three games vs The practice Squad this season, Lion Dogs have averaged more points (138.13) than they usually score this season (124.52).
The practice Squad are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost 11 in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. The practice Squad need some help then, averaging just 100.17 versus Lion Dogs's 124.52.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Lion Dogs (7-7) have a better record than The practice Squad (1-13).
Even the computers think Lion Dogs have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (124.03) than The practice Squad (117.61).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. The practice Squad has left more points on the bench this season (908.19) than Lion Dogs (854.93).
Once Lion Dogs put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than The practice Squad (4 vs 0).
Lion Dogs laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than The practice Squad (0).
Lion Dogs are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than The practice Squad (0 vs 1).
Lion Dogs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than The practice Squad (7 vs 3).
By position, Lion Dogs have outscored The practice Squad at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
The starters for Lion Dogs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for The practice Squad (1).
Hey The practice Squad, maybe you'll have better luck next year!
Coach Talk
Lion Dogs
Creating mismatches is a huge key to success in football. We really took that to heart this week by nearly tripling The practice Squad at the wide receiver position (89.7 points to 30.2).
The practice Squad
With one catch on just two targets this past week, the starting RBs for The practice Squad clearly should smooth things over with their quarterbacks... and remind them to start checking down more frequently.