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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
BluByUs
8-7 125.88
115.36
 
VS
proj
All_the_way
82.52 6-9
85.76

Unable to overcome starter's goose egg, All_the_way fall to BluByUs in 125.88-82.52 rout

Hindered by a 0-point week from Brett Maher, All_the_way were unable to overcome BluByUs, which rolled to a 125.88-82.52 win. All_the_way took a 12.50-point lead on Thursday, but it was all BluByUs after that. They were led by Saquon Barkley (112 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 31 Rec Yds) and George Kittle (13 Rec, 134 Rec Yds). Deshaun Watson (243 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 32 Rush Yds) and DeAndre Hopkins (6 Rec, 119 Rec Yds) did everything they could for All_the_way in defeat. This marks the third time this season BluByUs have beaten All_the_way, after winning 114.1-78.9 in their last matchup. BluByUs improve to 8-7 for the season, while All_the_way fall to 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  BluByUs   All_the_way

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Barkley overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 28.3 points against his 17.21-point projection. In a 36-20 win over the Dolphins, he racked up 143 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns. Barkley ranks #71 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Redskins next week.
Saquon Barkley

Top Player Comparison

BluByUs
Points
% of total points 125.88
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
28.3
17.21
22.5%
2
George Kittle
TE
19.9
13.44
15.8%
3
Davante Adams
WR
19.8
15.13
15.7%
4
Allen Robinson II
WR
16
12.64
12.7%
All_the_way
Points
% of total points 82.52
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
18.92
22.24
22.9%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
14.9
17.43
18.1%
3
Marquise Brown
WR
12.5
8.14
15.1%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
11.6
10.45
14.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Marquise Brown had a 24-yard touchdown catch for All_the_way, helping to stake All_the_way to a 12.50-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Davante Adams had a 29-yard touchdown catch for BluByUs, while James White had a 23-yard touchdown catch to contribute to an 88.70-58.72 lead for BluByUs.

Points By Position

  BluByUs   All_the_way

StatSmack

All_the_way can't seem to win versus BluByUs this season, with a record of 0-3.
This isn't a one-time thing. In three games vs All_the_way this season, BluByUs have averaged more points (110.36) than they usually score this season (100.85).
Even the computers think BluByUs have better players. Their projected average points is higher (114.37) than All_the_way (98.92).
Once BluByUs put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than All_the_way (3 vs 2).
By position, BluByUs have outscored All_the_way at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
BluByUs has a higher average scoring margin (0) than All_the_way this season (-11).
The starters for BluByUs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for All_the_way (1).
Hey All_the_way, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

BluByUs
Nice job, BluByUs. Fielding a lineup that netted almost 126 points this past matchup.
All_the_way
Well, Week 15's problem isn't exactly rocket science, All_the_way. Starting Brett Maher in a tough fantasy matchup... let's consider this to be an opportunity to get better and agree that it's not going to happen again.