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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Wizardos Tiburones
9-6 90.98
94.96
 
VS
proj
High Fives
83.12 8-7
97.04

Offensively challenged Wizardos Tiburones knock off High Fives, 90.98-83.12

Wizardos Tiburones earned a 90.98-83.12 victory over High Fives despite ranking only 10th in the league in points scored for the week. High Fives nabbed a 4.00-point lead on Thursday, but Wizardos Tiburones held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Saquon Barkley, who racked up 143 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 26.3 points, and Dak Prescott, who passed for 212 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 12 yards (17.68 points). The New England Patriots defense (13 Pts Allowed, 315 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers) and Tyler Lockett (8 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for High Fives in the loss. This marks the first time this season Wizardos Tiburones have taken down High Fives, after falling 112.84-74.18 in their last matchup. Wizardos Tiburones improve to 9-6 for the season, while High Fives fall to 8-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Wizardos Tiburones   High Fives

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Barkley overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 26.3 points against his 15.26-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

Wizardos Tiburones
Points
% of total points 90.98
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
26.3
15.26
28.9%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
17.68
20.32
19.4%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
12.1
10.36
13.3%
4
Sony Michel
RB
10.3
6.93
11.3%
High Fives
Points
% of total points 83.12
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
20
9.08
24.1%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
18
9.67
21.7%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
14.42
19.77
17.3%
4
George Kittle
TE
13.4
10.43
16.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass for High Fives, while Tyler Lockett had a 44-yard catch, helping High Fives to a 58.02-57.80 lead.
Sunday Late
Dak Prescott had a 59-yard touchdown pass for Wizardos Tiburones, helping the team to a 90.98-83.12 lead.

Points By Position

  Wizardos Tiburones   High Fives

StatSmack

Wizardos Tiburones are on a roll, with victories in four straight weeks.
Wizardos Tiburones are clutch masters, with more close wins than High Fives (3 vs 2).
By position, Wizardos Tiburones have outscored High Fives at QB and WR this season.
Hey High Fives, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Wizardos Tiburones
Hey, football is all about uncovering the mismatches, right? Fueled by great performances by Saquon Barkley and Sony Michel, our crew definitely took that to heart this past week. We quadrupled High Fives at running back (36.6 points to 8.9). Barkley had 143 total yards and two TDs, while Michel chipped in with 103 yards.
High Fives
You can take solace in the fact that your generosity this week did not go unnoticed. It takes a true winner to help someone like Wizardos Tiburones succeed... and perhaps one day, they can do you a solid and return the favor. Keep pushing forward, High Fives!