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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Back Breaker
10-5 133.02
129.05
 
VS
proj
Lieutenant Dan2
128.78 10-4
128.15

Despite top scorer McCaffrey, Lieutenant Dan2 fall to Back Breaker in 133.02-128.78 battle

Lieutenant Dan2 had the No. 1 scorer in the matchup with RB Christian McCaffrey racking up 37.5 points, the second-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Back Breaker, who came from behind to earn a 133.02-128.78 win. Back Breaker trailed 128.78-102.22 heading into Monday night, but the unit came storming back behind Michael Thomas (30.8 points). Christian McCaffrey (87 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 88 Rec Yds) and DeVante Parker (4 Rec, 72 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) led the charge for Lieutenant Dan2 in defeat. This marks the second time this season Back Breaker have beaten Lieutenant Dan2, after falling 130.48-122.42 in their last matchup. Back Breaker will look to clinch the league title next week, while Lieutenant Dan2 attempt to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Back Breaker   Lieutenant Dan2

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense allowed only 13 points, surrendered 315 yards, and forced 5 turnovers in a 34-13 win over the Bengals. In doing so, they put up 25 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Back Breaker this week. In Week 16, the Patriots will face the Bills.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Back Breaker
Points
% of total points 133.02
1
Michael Thomas
WR
30.8
22.98
23.2%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
25
10.82
18.8%
3
Mark Ingram II
RB
23.6
12.92
17.7%
4
James White
RB
15.2
13.74
11.4%
Lieutenant Dan2
Points
% of total points 128.78
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
37.5
26.11
29.1%
2
DeVante Parker
WR
23.2
14.46
18%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
17.68
20.32
13.7%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
15.6
12.62
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Back Breaker who emerged with the lead, 90.22-80.80. Tom Brady teamed up with James White for a 23-yard touchdown pass for Back Breaker. DeVante Parker made the highlight reel for Lieutenant Dan2 with a 29-yard touchdown catch and a 20-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the results were tallied, Lieutenant Dan2 owned a 128.78-102.22 lead. For Back Breaker, Stefon Diggs had a 46-yard catch. Dak Prescott made the highlight reel for Lieutenant Dan2 with a 59-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Back Breaker   Lieutenant Dan2

StatSmack

Lieutenant Dan2 have a losing record against Back Breaker this season, with a record of 1-2.
You shouldn't be surprised. In three games vs Lieutenant Dan2 this season, Back Breaker have averaged more points (136.27) than they usually score this season (128.06).
Back Breaker laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Lieutenant Dan2 (0).
Back Breaker have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Lieutenant Dan2 (2 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Lieutenant Dan2 - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Back Breaker (2) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Back Breaker have outscored Lieutenant Dan2 at WR and DEF this season.
The starters for Back Breaker had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Lieutenant Dan2 (3).
Hey Lieutenant Dan2, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Back Breaker
Putting together a starting crew that netted more than 133 points this past week... we consider that to be a job well done.
Lieutenant Dan2
Welp, we can't really complain about a lack of opportunities this week, can we? Our four pass-catchers (three WR and one TE) combined to get a grand total of 19 targets in Week 15. With just 10 total catches, that group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.