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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Improbable
8-7 108.12
108.36
 
VS
proj
gamblers
99.96 12-3
119.74

gamblers succumb to Improbable, 108.12-99.96

gamblers failed to bring their A game, coming up short of their projected point total, as Improbable earned a 108.12-99.96 victory. gamblers earned an 11.00-point lead on Thursday, but Improbable held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Tyler Lockett (8 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Tyreek Hill (5 Rec, 67 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Ryan Tannehill (25.16 points) and Todd Gurley II (19.3) were the leading performers for gamblers in the loss. This marks the second time this season Improbable have knocked off gamblers, after winning 149-132.68 in their last matchup. Improbable will look to keep it going in the Championship next week, while gamblers seek to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Improbable   gamblers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Lockett (8 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 22 points in a 30-24 win over the Panthers in Week 15. His scoring output was 81.9% more than his 12.1-point projection and was much higher than his 11.89-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

Improbable
Points
% of total points 108.12
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
22
12.1
20.3%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
21.3
15.16
19.7%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
17.1
14.04
15.8%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
14.42
19.78
13.3%
gamblers
Points
% of total points 99.96
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
25.16
19.27
25.2%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
19.3
13.39
19.3%
3
Darren Waller
TE
16.2
9.66
16.2%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
11.9
13.6
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Improbable owned a 97.82-52.56 lead. Aaron Rodgers had a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass for Improbable, while Aaron Jones had a 21-yard touchdown run. Ryan Tannehill made the highlight reel for gamblers with a 60-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Improbable   gamblers

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against gamblers, Improbable averaged more points (128.56) than they usually score (104.55).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. gamblers has left more points on the bench this season (984.46) than Improbable (647.14).
Improbable have the clutch gene, with more close wins than gamblers (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of gamblers - they’ve made more transactions (5) than Improbable (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Improbable have outscored gamblers at K this season.
The starters for Improbable had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for gamblers (1).
Hey gamblers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Improbable
Football is all about creating mismatches. Fueled by stellar showings by Tyler Lockett and Tyreek Hill, our squad really took that to heart this past week. We utterly dominated gamblers at wide receiver (43.3 points to 7.8). Lockett had 120 receiving yards while Hill logged 67 yards and two scores.
gamblers
"Not seeing enough chances" really isn't an excuse this week for gamblers. Our trio of pass-catchers (two WR, one TE) were targeted a whopping 22 times in Week 15. Chemistry could be an issue, as that group hauled in only 13 balls.