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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
MIZ-SEC
11-4 130.25
97.02
 
VS
proj
Muddawgs
108.59 8-7
89.76

MIZ-SEC earn win over Muddawgs in 130.25-108.59 rout

Both teams beat projections, but MIZ-SEC knocked off Muddawgs, rolling to a 130.25-108.59 victory. Muddawgs leapt out to a 36.73-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar showings from the Green Bay Packers defense, who allowed only 13 points, surrendered 415 yards, and forced 3 turnovers for 19 points, and Deshaun Watson, who passed for 243 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 32 yards (15.85 points). But it was all MIZ-SEC after that. They were led by Kenyan Drake, who ran for 137 yards and 4 touchdowns for 34.23 points, and Julio Jones, who caught 13 passes for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns (27.43 points). This marks the second time this season MIZ-SEC have beaten Muddawgs, after winning 86.1-79.28 in their last matchup. MIZ-SEC will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while Muddawgs seek to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  MIZ-SEC   Muddawgs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Drake (137 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs) scored 34.23 points in a 38-24 win over the Browns in Week 15. His scoring output nearly quadrupled his 8.64-point projection and was much higher than his 7.47-point season scoring average. Drake ranks #84 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
Kenyan Drake

Top Player Comparison

MIZ-SEC
Points
% of total points 130.25
1
Kenyan Drake
RB
34.23
8.64
26.3%
2
Julio Jones
WR
27.43
11.56
21.1%
3
Tyler Higbee
TE
13.4
8.16
10.3%
4
Tom Brady
QB
12.99
18.9
10%
Muddawgs
Points
% of total points 108.59
1
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
19
9.22
17.5%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
17.37
13.65
16%
3
Deshaun Watson
QB
15.85
20.63
14.6%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
14.97
10.49
13.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Marquise Brown had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Muddawgs during Thursday Night Football, from which the teams emerged tied, 11.00-11.00.
Sunday Early
Tom Brady had a 23-yard touchdown pass for MIZ-SEC, who trailed 78.65-41.92 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Nick Chubb had a 33-yard touchdown run for Muddawgs, who trailed 128.98-98.49 after the late action.
Sunday Night
John Brown had a 40-yard catch for Muddawgs, who trailed 128.98-108.59 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  MIZ-SEC   Muddawgs

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Muddawgs, MIZ-SEC averaged more points (108.18) than they usually score (95.12).
We heard scoring helps you win. MIZ-SEC are doing a better job of that, averaging 95.12 versus Muddawgs's 89.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" MIZ-SEC (11-4) have a better record than Muddawgs (8-7).
MIZ-SEC don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Muddawgs (5 vs 1).
MIZ-SEC play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Muddawgs (1).
MIZ-SEC don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Muddawgs (0 vs 2).
MIZ-SEC should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Muddawgs (9 vs 4).
MIZ-SEC have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Muddawgs (68 vs 53).
Muddawgs have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than MIZ-SEC (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, MIZ-SEC have outscored Muddawgs at RB, K, and DEF this season.
MIZ-SEC don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 10 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Muddawgs, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

MIZ-SEC
Props on deploying a lineup that won by a staggering 21.66 points this past week. We took care of business and did what had to be done.
Muddawgs
You can take comfort in the fact that your generosity did not go unnoticed, Muddawgs. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like MIZ-SEC succeed this week. Who knows, maybe they'll return the favor by choosing a couple of kickers early in next year's draft... something like that!