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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Deflateinator
13-2 142.36
126.66
 
VS
proj
Metz’s Marauders
134.02 9-6
115.25

Deflateinator come back to defeat Metz’s Marauders for ninth straight win, 142.36-134.02

Deflateinator extended their win streak to nine games with a come-from-behind win over Metz’s Marauders, rallying to earn a 142.36-134.02 victory. Deflateinator trailed 134.02-112.56 heading into Monday night, but the team came storming back behind Michael Thomas, who caught 12 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown for 24.8 points, and the New Orleans Saints defense, who allowed only 7 points and gave up 205 yards (5 points). The Minnesota Vikings defense (10 Pts Allowed, 345 Yds Allowed, 7 Turnovers) and Tyler Lockett (8 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Metz’s Marauders in the loss. This marks the second time this season Deflateinator have beaten Metz’s Marauders, after winning 107.86-105.1 in their last matchup. Deflateinator will look to clinch the championship next week, while Metz’s Marauders seek to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Deflateinator   Metz’s Marauders

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 29.5 points, Elliott scored 68.3% more than his 17.53-point projection as the Cowboys beat the Rams 44-21. He racked up 160 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Deflateinator this week. Elliott will face the Eagles next week.
Ezekiel Elliott

Top Player Comparison

Deflateinator
Points
% of total points 142.36
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
29.5
17.53
20.7%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
24.8
18.41
17.4%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
21.3
15.16
15%
4
Josh Allen
QB
17.36
19.04
12.2%
Metz’s Marauders
Points
% of total points 134.02
1
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
27
6.65
20.1%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
22
12.1
16.4%
3
George Kittle
TE
19.9
13.44
14.8%
4
Davante Adams
WR
19.8
15.13
14.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Metz’s Marauders emerged with a 76.72-45.90 lead. For Deflateinator, Tyreek Hill had a 41-yard touchdown catch. Aaron Rodgers found Davante Adams for a 29-yard touchdown pass for Metz’s Marauders. Rodgers also lit up the scoreboard with a 49-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Stefon Diggs had a 46-yard catch for Deflateinator, who trailed 134.02-95.20 after the late afternoon slate.
Sunday Night
Josh Allen had a 40-yard pass for Deflateinator, who trailed 134.02-112.56 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Deflateinator   Metz’s Marauders

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Metz’s Marauders, Deflateinator averaged more points (125.11) than they usually score (118.53).
Deflateinator are on a roll, winning nine in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Deflateinator are doing a better job of that, averaging 118.53 versus Metz’s Marauders's 106.24.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Deflateinator (13-2) have a better record than Metz’s Marauders (9-6).
Even the computers think Deflateinator have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (118.81) than Metz’s Marauders (110.02).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Metz’s Marauders has left more points on the bench this season (624.36) than Deflateinator (581.46).
Once Deflateinator put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Metz’s Marauders (7 vs 4).
Deflateinator laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Metz’s Marauders (0).
Deflateinator have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Metz’s Marauders (2 vs 0).
Deflateinator should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Metz’s Marauders (8 vs 5).
By position, Deflateinator have outscored Metz’s Marauders at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
Deflateinator don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 25 points, highest in the league.
Hey Metz’s Marauders, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Deflateinator
Hey, the key to football is finding the mismatches. With great production out of our ball-carriers, our team took that to heart this past week. We doubled Metz’s Marauders up at the running back spot (39.3 points to 19). With 160 total yards and two TDs, Ezekiel Elliott did most of the damage, while Leonard Fournette chipped in with 73 yards.
Metz’s Marauders
Hey now, talk about old-school ground n' pound: As a group, the starting RBs for Metz’s Marauders collectively recorded just one catch on three targets this past week.