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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Under Performers
6-9 135.07
153.23
 
VS
proj
Steel Curtain 22
112.43 6-8
154.76

Offensively challenged Under Performers top Steel Curtain 22, 135.07-112.43

With the 10th-ranked point total in the league for the week, Under Performers were fortunate to earn a victory against a team that performed even worse, earning a 135.07-112.43 victory over Steel Curtain 22. Under Performers leapt out to a 48.92-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive performances from the New England Patriots defense (22.15 points) and Tom Brady (14.92) and never looked back. Chris Conley (4 Rec, 49 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Tyler Higbee (12 Rec, 111 Rec Yds) did their part for Steel Curtain 22 in the loss. This marks the second time this season Under Performers have gotten the best of Steel Curtain 22, after winning 144.05-116.34 in their last matchup. Under Performers improve to 6-9 for the season, while Steel Curtain 22 fall to 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Under Performers   Steel Curtain 22

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Witten caught 4 passes for 36 yards and a touchdown as the Cowboys beat the Rams 44-21. In doing so, he put up 11.8 points and scored 73.0% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Under Performers this week. In Week 16, Witten and the Cowboys will play the Eagles.
Jason Witten

Top Player Comparison

Under Performers
Points
% of total points 135.07
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
22.15
16.49
16.4%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
19.9
13.67
14.7%
3
Tom Brady
QB
14.92
21.09
11%
4
Jason Witten
TE
11.8
6.82
8.7%
Steel Curtain 22
Points
% of total points 112.43
1
Chris Conley
WR
18.45
8.33
16.4%
2
Tyler Higbee
TE
17.55
9.52
15.6%
3
Derek Carr
QB
13.88
17.73
12.3%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
12.75
17.34
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tom Brady had a 23-yard touchdown pass for Under Performers, while Noah Fant had a 43-yard catch to contribute to a 51.92-3.00 lead for Under Performers.
Sunday Late
Derek Carr had a 40-yard touchdown pass for Steel Curtain 22, who trailed 130.07-60.38 after the late afternoon games.

Points By Position

  Under Performers   Steel Curtain 22

StatSmack

They don't even seem to consider you a threat. Under Performers have a winning record vs Steel Curtain 22 this season despite scoring less against them on average (139.56) than their average (149.8).
We heard scoring helps you win. Steel Curtain 22 need some help then, averaging just 138.48 versus Under Performers's 149.8.
Under Performers play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Steel Curtain 22 (1).
Under Performers are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Steel Curtain 22 (0 vs 2).
By position, Under Performers have outscored Steel Curtain 22 at QB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
The starters for Under Performers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Steel Curtain 22 (1).
Hey Steel Curtain 22, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Under Performers
Kudos on assembling a lineup that accounted for more than 135 points this past week. We deem that to be a job done right.
Steel Curtain 22
Fortunately, Week 15's problem isn't exactly rocket science, Steel Curtain 22. Choosing to start Alex Erickson and Marcus Williams in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to move forward with a full deck of cards next time?