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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Brutus Alesmasher
8-7 125.1
117.73
 
VS
proj
Stolen Kerryon
101.38 7-8
99.99

Unable to overcome negative points, Stolen Kerryon fall to Brutus Alesmasher in 125.10-101.38 rout

Hindered by negative points from the Los Angeles Rams defense, Stolen Kerryon were unable to overcome Brutus Alesmasher, which cruised to a 125.10-101.38 win. Stolen Kerryon took a 10.60-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Brutus Alesmasher after that. They were led by Christian McCaffrey (33.5 points) and Patrick Mahomes (22.7). Ezekiel Elliott (29.5 points) and Dak Prescott (17.68) led the charge for Stolen Kerryon in the loss. This marks the first time this season Brutus Alesmasher have beaten Stolen Kerryon, after falling 108.46-101.58 in their last matchup. Brutus Alesmasher improve to 8-7 for the season, while Stolen Kerryon fall to 7-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Brutus Alesmasher   Stolen Kerryon

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Brown (8 Rec, 114 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 21.4 points against the Texans in Week 15. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.21-point projection and was much higher than his 12.88-point season scoring average. Brown ranks #74 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
A.J. Brown

Top Player Comparison

Brutus Alesmasher
Points
% of total points 125.1
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
33.5
23.21
26.8%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
22.7
22.97
18.1%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
21.4
10.21
17.1%
4
Davante Adams
WR
19.8
15.12
15.8%
Stolen Kerryon
Points
% of total points 101.38
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
29.5
17.52
29.1%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
17.68
19.62
17.4%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
14.4
13.27
14.2%
4
Tarik Cohen
RB
12
8.64
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Robby Anderson had a 41-yard catch for Stolen Kerryon, helping Stolen Kerryon to a 10.60-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 41-yard touchdown pass for Brutus Alesmasher, while A.J. Brown had a 60-yard catch to contribute to a 121.10-28.50 lead for Brutus Alesmasher.
Sunday Late
Dak Prescott had a 59-yard touchdown pass for Stolen Kerryon, who trailed 125.10-101.38 after the late games.

Points By Position

  Brutus Alesmasher   Stolen Kerryon

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Brutus Alesmasher are doing a better job of that, averaging 114.68 versus Stolen Kerryon's 99.49.
Even the computers think Brutus Alesmasher have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (116.47) than Stolen Kerryon (106.47).
You can't win if you don't play. Brutus Alesmasher has left fewer points on the bench this season (464.08) than Stolen Kerryon (636.2).
Brutus Alesmasher don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Stolen Kerryon (3 vs 2).
Brutus Alesmasher are clutch masters, with more close wins than Stolen Kerryon (1 vs 0).
Brutus Alesmasher should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Stolen Kerryon (8 vs 6).
By position, Brutus Alesmasher have outscored Stolen Kerryon at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Brutus Alesmasher don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 7 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Brutus Alesmasher had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Stolen Kerryon (2).
Hey Stolen Kerryon, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Brutus Alesmasher
Props on deploying a lineup that won by an impressive 23.72 points this past week. We consider that to be a job done right.
Stolen Kerryon
Well, Stolen Kerryon, this week's problem isn't exactly a brain teaser. Choosing to start the Los Angeles Rams defense in a fantasy matchup where your opponent put up over 125 points... let's all put this in the rear-view mirror and assume that something like this won't happen again?