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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Money Bagz Caslin
8-7 151.08
116.4
 
VS
proj
The Matt Cassel Exp.
133.1 6-7-1
111.24

Money Bagz Caslin knock off The Matt Cassel Exp., 151.08-133.10

Both teams outperformed expectations, but it was Money Bagz Caslin who emerged victorious, emerging victorious with a 151.08-133.10 victory over The Matt Cassel Exp.. Money Bagz Caslin never trailed in this one after taking a 21.1-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Saquon Barkley (28.3 points) and Tyler Lockett (22). Ezekiel Elliott (29.5 points) and Michael Thomas (24.8) did their part for The Matt Cassel Exp. in the loss. This marks the first time this season Money Bagz Caslin have knocked off The Matt Cassel Exp., after falling 103.08-78.36 in their last matchup. Money Bagz Caslin improve to 8-7 for the season, while The Matt Cassel Exp. fall to 6-7-1.

Matchup Timeline

  Money Bagz Caslin   The Matt Cassel Exp.

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense overachieved for the 12th time this season, scoring 21 points against their 10.03-point projection. In a 34-13 win over the Bengals, they allowed only 13 points, surrendered 315 yards, and forced 5 turnovers. The Patriots defense ranks #25 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Money Bagz Caslin
Points
% of total points 151.08
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
28.3
17.21
18.7%
2
Drew Brees
QB
28.28
21.51
18.7%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
22
12.1
14.6%
4
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
21
10.03
13.9%
The Matt Cassel Exp.
Points
% of total points 133.1
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
29.5
17.52
22.2%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
24.8
18.41
18.6%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
19.1
18.51
14.4%
4
Kenny Stills
WR
17
6.22
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tyler Lockett had a 44-yard catch for Money Bagz Caslin, contributing to a 79.90-58.80 lead for the team.
Monday
Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for Money Bagz Caslin during Monday Night Football, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Money Bagz Caslin   The Matt Cassel Exp.

Game Notes

Six of the 10 starters on Money Bagz Caslin exceeded their projected point totals.
Despite six of their 10 starters exceeding their points projection, The Matt Cassel Exp. lost.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
The loss puts an end to a two-game unbeaten streak for The Matt Cassel Exp..
Not only did Money Bagz Caslin win, but they also easily covered the 5.16-point forecasted margin of victory.
On the losing side, Ezekiel Elliott (29.5 points) recorded the fifth-highest score in the league this week.

Coach Talk

Money Bagz Caslin
Countless hours in the film room and in practice. 11 guys in the huddle, all on the same page. Every single route, every single pass, meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. And the outcome? A whopping 29 connections on 30 attempts: good enough for a 97% completion percentage for Drew Brees this past week. That Colts secondary didn't see it coming!.
The Matt Cassel Exp.
Let's use this loss as a learning opportunity and try to get better next year, The Matt Cassel Exp.. Read up on what the Yahoo! Fantasy Experts are saying and deploy the strongest lineup possible next year.