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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Least Managed Team
6-8 156.6
152.04
 
VS
proj
rayray
121.65 3-11
131.5

Despite top scorer Mixon, rayray fall to Least Managed Team, 156.60-121.65

Joe Mixon had 32.2 points for rayray, the best total in the matchup and seventh-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Least Managed Team, who earned a 156.60-121.65 win. rayray earned a 19.90-point lead on Thursday, but Least Managed Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the Minnesota Vikings defense, who allowed only 10 points, surrendered 345 yards, and forced 7 turnovers for 32 points, and Davante Adams, who caught 7 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown (23.3 points). Joe Mixon (136 Rush Yds, 20 Rec Yds) and Kyler Murray (219 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 56 Rush Yds) did everything they could for rayray in the loss. This marks the second time this season Least Managed Team have knocked off rayray, after winning 136.3-126.35 in their last matchup. Least Managed Team improve to 6-8 for the season, while rayray fall to 3-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Least Managed Team   rayray

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Vikings defense overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 32 points against their 12.44-point projection. During a 39-10 win over the Chargers, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 345 yards, and forced 7 turnovers. The Vikings defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Least Managed Team
Points
% of total points 156.6
1
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
32
12.44
20.4%
2
Davante Adams
WR
23.3
18.44
14.9%
3
Allen Robinson II
WR
20.5
16.11
13.1%
4
Zach Ertz
TE
17.1
16.91
10.9%
rayray
Points
% of total points 121.65
1
Joe Mixon
RB
32.2
17.48
26.5%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
27.15
23.85
22.3%
3
Le'Veon Bell
RB
19.5
19.12
16%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
14
17.04
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Robby Anderson had a 41-yard catch for Least Managed Team, who trailed 33.50-13.60 after Thursday Night Football.
Sunday Early
Davante Adams had a 29-yard touchdown catch for Least Managed Team, while Tom Brady had a 23-yard touchdown pass, helping Least Managed Team to a 108.10-68.60 lead.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 51-yard pass for rayray, who trailed 156.60-101.25 after the late games.

Points By Position

  Least Managed Team   rayray

StatSmack

"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Least Managed Team (6-8) have a better record than rayray (3-11).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Least Managed Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (552.65) than rayray (694.65).
Least Managed Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than rayray (3 vs 1).
Least Managed Team see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than rayray (1).
Least Managed Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than rayray (1 vs 0).
Least Managed Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than rayray (7 vs 5).
By position, Least Managed Team have outscored rayray at WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for Least Managed Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for rayray (1).
Hey rayray, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Least Managed Team
Hey, we admire the confidence, Least Managed Team. Deploying a player with zero points (Jordan Howard), while still getting the W... that's playing with fire.
rayray
There's a real chance that rayray could be a better talent scout in real football than in fantasy. Seeing just five targets combined in Week 15, their three wide receivers apparently did a superb job running decoy routes and blocking downfield.