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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Studenec Strugglers
7-7 95.4
88.99
 
VS
proj
Blue Dragons
67.98 2-13
67.92

Despite standout performance from the Bills defense, Blue Dragons fall to Studenec Strugglers, 95.40-67.98

The Buffalo Bills defense posted 18 points for Blue Dragons, the best total in the matchup and third-best for a DEF in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Studenec Strugglers, who secured a 95.40-67.98 win. Studenec Strugglers nabbed a 21.00-point lead on Thursday behind an outstanding performance from Jamison Crowder, who caught 6 passes for 90 yards and 2 touchdowns, and never looked back. The Buffalo Bills defense (18 points) and Davante Adams (16.3) were the leaders for Blue Dragons in the loss. This marks the second time this season Studenec Strugglers have beaten Blue Dragons, after winning 90.52-36.1 in their last matchup. Studenec Strugglers improve to 7-7 for the season, while Blue Dragons fall to 2-13.

Matchup Timeline

  Studenec Strugglers   Blue Dragons

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Crowder overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 21 points against his 5.64-point projection. In a 42-21 loss to the Ravens, he caught 6 passes for 90 yards and 2 touchdowns. Crowder ranks #98 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Steelers next week.
Jamison Crowder

Top Player Comparison

Studenec Strugglers
Points
% of total points 95.4
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
23.7
23.31
24.8%
2
Jamison Crowder
WR
21
5.64
22%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
18
9.67
18.9%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
17.8
12
18.7%
Blue Dragons
Points
% of total points 67.98
1
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
18
8.35
26.5%
2
Davante Adams
WR
16.3
12.1
24%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
15.6
9.52
22.9%
4
Philip Rivers
QB
11.28
18.28
16.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Jamison Crowder had a 41-yard catch for Studenec Strugglers, helping to stake the team to a 21.00-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Studenec Strugglers boasted a 71.20-36.80 lead. Patrick Mahomes had a 41-yard touchdown pass for Studenec Strugglers, while Tyler Lockett had a 44-yard catch. Davante Adams made the highlight reel for Blue Dragons with a 29-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Studenec Strugglers   Blue Dragons

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Blue Dragons, Studenec Strugglers averaged more points (92.96) than they usually score (88.12).
We heard scoring helps you win. Blue Dragons need some help then, averaging just 74.76 versus Studenec Strugglers's 88.12.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Studenec Strugglers (7-7) have a better record than Blue Dragons (2-13).
Even the machines think Studenec Strugglers have better players. Their projected average points is higher (95.81) than Blue Dragons (78.3).
You can't win if you don't play. Blue Dragons has left more points on the bench this season (574.78) than Studenec Strugglers (456.14).
Once Studenec Strugglers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Blue Dragons (2 vs 1).
Studenec Strugglers see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Blue Dragons (0).
Studenec Strugglers are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Blue Dragons (0 vs 3).
By position, Studenec Strugglers have outscored Blue Dragons at QB, TE, and K this season.
The starters for Studenec Strugglers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Blue Dragons (1).
Hey Blue Dragons, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Studenec Strugglers
Football is all about taking advantage of the mismatches. Not only did we double up Blue Dragons at QB (23.7 points to 11.28), we also doubled them at WR (39.9 to 18.2).
Blue Dragons
Hey, it's possible that Blue Dragons would be a better talent scout in the NFL than in fantasy football. Seeing only 15 total targets this past week, their four starting pass-catchers (three WR, one TE) apparently made most of their contributions by running decoy routes and blocking downfield.