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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
NorthwestSalmonbelli
11-4 139.44
138.84
 
VS
proj
FriendsOfDonCherry
106.87 10-5
136.78

FriendsOfDonCherry fall short of expectations, lose to NorthwestSalmonbelli in 139.44-106.87 rout

FriendsOfDonCherry failed to live up to their projected point total, as NorthwestSalmonbelli cruised to a 139.44-106.87 victory. NorthwestSalmonbelli pulled out to an early 9.30-point lead on Thursday. FriendsOfDonCherry came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by the New England Patriots defense (21 points) and Stephon Gilmore (19). Unphased, NorthwestSalmonbelli rallied later that afternoon, as Josh Jacobs (11.4 points) and Tyrell Williams (11) put them back on top once and for all. NorthwestSalmonbelli (11-4) will look to maintain their winning ways against Going Nowhere Slow, while FriendsOfDonCherry (10-5) will meet Roadhouse Rebels in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  NorthwestSalmonbelli   FriendsOfDonCherry

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bills defense (10 Pts Allowed, 229 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers) scored 22 points in a 17-10 win over the Steelers in Week 15. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 8.91-point projection and was much higher than their 10.27-point season scoring average. The Bills defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Patriots next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

NorthwestSalmonbelli
Points
% of total points 139.44
1
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
22
8.91
15.8%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
19.34
20.15
13.9%
3
Jaire Alexander
CB
15.5
6.66
11.1%
4
Zach Ertz
TE
13.35
11.98
9.6%
FriendsOfDonCherry
Points
% of total points 106.87
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
21
9.64
19.7%
2
Stephon Gilmore
CB
19
5.93
17.8%
3
James White
RB
12.95
9.77
12.1%
4
Luke Kuechly
LB
12.5
12.02
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was FriendsOfDonCherry who owned the lead, 90.37-76.84. For NorthwestSalmonbelli, Russell Wilson had a 58-yard pass and a 44-yard pass. Tom Brady found James White for a 23-yard touchdown pass for FriendsOfDonCherry.
Sunday Late
Tyrell Williams had a 40-yard touchdown catch for NorthwestSalmonbelli, helping the team to a 117.44-106.02 lead.

Points By Position

  NorthwestSalmonbelli   FriendsOfDonCherry

Game Notes

NorthwestSalmonbelli got the win even though only five of their 14 starters exceeded their projected scores.
FriendsOfDonCherry had only four of their 14 starters score higher than their projected points.
NorthwestSalmonbelli won despite starting Marcus Williams, who scored zero points.
NorthwestSalmonbelli put up more points than their season scoring average (131.91) while FriendsOfDonCherry fell short of theirs (122.85).
NorthwestSalmonbelli recorded more points than their projected total, while FriendsOfDonCherry failed to reach their projection.
This victory concludes a two-match losing slide for NorthwestSalmonbelli, while the loss breaks a two-game winning streak for FriendsOfDonCherry.
Not only did NorthwestSalmonbelli earn the W, but they also covered the 2.06-point projected margin of victory.
In blowout games this year, NorthwestSalmonbelli moves to (8-2), while FriendsOfDonCherry falls to (7-4).
In a losing effort, the New England Patriots defense (21 points) recorded the third-highest score for a DEF this week.

Coach Talk

NorthwestSalmonbelli
Listen, NorthwestSalmonbelli, we applaud you on the confidence. It takes true moxie to deploy a starter with negative points (plus a zero-point player) while still earning the W. All we ask is to please keep those shenanigans to the regular season. Try it in the playoffs and we're toast.
FriendsOfDonCherry
Well, we certainly can't complain about a shortage of opportunities this time, can we? Our pass-catching corps (two WR, one TE) were targeted a hearty 14 times in Week 15. Chemistry could be an issue, as that group reeled in just six catches.