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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
The B.O.S.S.
6-8 189.69
159.61
 
VS
proj
Horn Hi Yo
108.81 5-10
115.01

The B.O.S.S. beat Horn Hi Yo in 189.69-108.81 rout

Despite similar records, The B.O.S.S. held a substantial season point advantage over Horn Hi Yo coming into this one (1,837-1,468), and they lived up to their reputation with an easy win, cruising to a 189.69-108.81 victory. Horn Hi Yo pulled out to a 14.43-point lead on Thursday, but it was all The B.O.S.S. after that. They were led by Jameis Winston (458 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Tyler Lockett (8 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). George Kittle (26.4 points) and Davante Adams (24.3) carried the flag for Horn Hi Yo in defeat. This marks the second time this season The B.O.S.S. have taken down Horn Hi Yo, after winning 154.75-113.85 in their last matchup. The B.O.S.S. improve to 6-8 for the season, while Horn Hi Yo fall to 5-10.

Matchup Timeline

  The B.O.S.S.   Horn Hi Yo

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown against the Panthers, Lockett registered 28 points this week. His scoring output was 67.8% more than his 16.69-point projection and was much higher than his 16.42-point season scoring average. Lockett ranks #53 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
Tyler Lockett

Top Player Comparison

The B.O.S.S.
Points
% of total points 189.69
1
Jameis Winston
QB
46.72
23.76
24.6%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
28
16.69
14.8%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
25.8
19.36
13.6%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
24.8
18.76
13.1%
Horn Hi Yo
Points
% of total points 108.81
1
George Kittle
TE
26.4
16.46
24.3%
2
Davante Adams
WR
24.3
18.38
22.3%
3
Mike Williams
WR
17.1
10.97
15.7%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
14.43
21.02
13.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was The B.O.S.S. who took the lead, 130.82-54.63. Jameis Winston had a 34-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass for The B.O.S.S., while Tyler Lockett had a 44-yard catch. Davante Adams made the highlight reel for Horn Hi Yo with a 29-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Nick Chubb had a 33-yard touchdown run for The B.O.S.S., contributing to a 165.02-106.91 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  The B.O.S.S.   Horn Hi Yo

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Horn Hi Yo, The B.O.S.S. averaged more points (172.22) than they usually score (144.78).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Horn Hi Yo. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. The B.O.S.S. are doing a better job of that, averaging 144.78 versus Horn Hi Yo's 113.89.
Even the machines think The B.O.S.S. have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (151.36) than Horn Hi Yo (119.45).
You can't win if you don't play. Horn Hi Yo has left more points on the bench this season (668.24) than The B.O.S.S. (634.05).
Once The B.O.S.S. put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Horn Hi Yo (4 vs 1).
The B.O.S.S. are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Horn Hi Yo (0 vs 1).
By position, The B.O.S.S. have outscored Horn Hi Yo at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
The B.O.S.S. has a higher average scoring margin (0) than Horn Hi Yo this season (-31).
The starters for The B.O.S.S. had more big plays in their NFL games this week (8) than the starters for Horn Hi Yo (1).
Hey Horn Hi Yo, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

The B.O.S.S.
Hey, exploiting mismatches is the key to football, right? Our squad took that to heart this past week and utterly dominated Horn Hi Yo at the quarterback position (46.72 points to 8.78).
Horn Hi Yo
With just a couple of catches this past week, the starting RBs for Horn Hi Yo should remind their QBs to start checking down more often (and dial up a screen play or two).