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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Toilet Seat Cut
12-2 233.63
154.53
 
VS
proj
Baker of Chains
143.15 9-6
146.22

Toilet Seat Cut earn win against Baker of Chains in 233.63-143.15 rout

Toilet Seat Cut beat their projected point total, cruising to a 233.63-143.15 victory over Baker of Chains, who fell short of projections. Toilet Seat Cut nabbed a 37.08-point lead on Thursday behind Lamar Jackson and never relinquished it. Michael Thomas (12 Rec, 128 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and DJ Moore (10 Rush Yds, 113 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Baker of Chains in the loss. This marks the second time this season Toilet Seat Cut have beaten Baker of Chains, after winning 178.51-155.69 in their last matchup. Toilet Seat Cut will look to keep it going in the Championship next week, while Baker of Chains attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Toilet Seat Cut   Baker of Chains

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 172 yards from scrimmage and scoring 2 touchdowns against the Redskins, Sanders put up 35.2 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 13.75-point projection and was much higher than his 12.81-point season scoring average. Sanders ranks #68 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
Miles Sanders

Top Player Comparison

Toilet Seat Cut
Points
% of total points 233.63
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
37.5
26.11
16.1%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
37.08
24.42
15.9%
3
Miles Sanders
RB
35.2
13.75
15.1%
4
George Kittle
TE
26.4
16.45
11.3%
Baker of Chains
Points
% of total points 143.15
1
Michael Thomas
WR
30.8
22.98
21.5%
2
DJ Moore
WR
20.8
16.37
14.5%
3
Greg Ward
WR
19.1
9.01
13.3%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
18.6
11.89
13%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Lamar Jackson had a 33-yard touchdown pass and a 24-yard touchdown pass for Toilet Seat Cut, helping the team to a 37.08-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Miles Sanders had a 56-yard run for Toilet Seat Cut to contribute to a 147.43-96.25 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Tyrell Williams had a 40-yard touchdown catch for Toilet Seat Cut, helping the team to a 216.73-112.35 lead.
Sunday Night
John Brown had a 40-yard catch for Toilet Seat Cut to contribute to a 233.63-112.35 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Toilet Seat Cut   Baker of Chains

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against Baker of Chains, Toilet Seat Cut averaged more points (206.07) than they usually score (157.2).
We heard scoring helps you win. Toilet Seat Cut are doing a better job of that, averaging 157.2 versus Baker of Chains's 134.18.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Toilet Seat Cut (12-2) have a better record than Baker of Chains (9-6).
Even the machines think Toilet Seat Cut have better players. Their projected average points is higher (145.76) than Baker of Chains (129.99).
Once Toilet Seat Cut put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Baker of Chains (7 vs 5).
Toilet Seat Cut are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Baker of Chains (2).
Toilet Seat Cut are clutch masters, with more close wins than Baker of Chains (3 vs 1).
By position, Toilet Seat Cut have outscored Baker of Chains at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Toilet Seat Cut don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 29 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Toilet Seat Cut had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Baker of Chains (0).
Hey Baker of Chains, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Toilet Seat Cut
Spotting mismatches is a huge component to winning in football. Thanks to solid performances by Christian McCaffrey and Miles Sanders, our squad made that a point of emphasis this past week. We doubled Baker of Chains up at running back (72.7 points to 35). McCaffrey had 175 total yards and two TDs, while Sanders logged 172 yards and two scores.
Baker of Chains
With just three receptions this past week, the starting running backs for Baker of Chains should work to smooth things over with their QBs... and remind them to check down more often.