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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
The Awesomeness
7-8 119.48
99.68
 
VS
proj
the scoring machine
104.18 7-8
96.85

The Awesomeness come back to win against the scoring machine, 119.48-104.18

The Awesomeness outperformed their projected point total, coming back to earn a 119.48-104.18 victory over the scoring machine. The Awesomeness trailed 94.18-58.90 heading into Monday night, but the squad came storming back behind Drew Brees (34.28 points) and Michael Thomas (20.8). Baker Mayfield (20.98 points) and Davante Adams (18.3) carried the flag for the scoring machine in defeat. This marks the first time this season The Awesomeness have gotten the best of the scoring machine, after falling 154.72-108.62 in their last matchup. The Awesomeness improve to 7-8 for the season, while the scoring machine fall to 7-8.

Matchup Timeline

  The Awesomeness   the scoring machine

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ingram II (76 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 10 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 22.6 points in a 42-21 win over the Jets in Week 15. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 11.01-point projection and was much higher than his 14.23-point season scoring average. Ingram II ranks #27 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Mark Ingram II

Top Player Comparison

The Awesomeness
Points
% of total points 119.48
1
Drew Brees
QB
34.28
24.6
28.7%
2
Mark Ingram II
RB
22.6
11.01
18.9%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
20.8
13.85
17.4%
4
Adrian Peterson
RB
15.1
8.48
12.6%
the scoring machine
Points
% of total points 104.18
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
20.98
23.18
20.1%
2
Davante Adams
WR
18.3
12.1
17.6%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
16
7.55
15.4%
4
James White
RB
12.2
8.57
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, after which the scoring machine emerged with a 63.20-58.00 lead. For The Awesomeness, Golden Tate had a 51-yard touchdown catch. Davante Adams had a 29-yard touchdown catch for the scoring machine, while James White had a 23-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Stefon Diggs had a 46-yard catch for the scoring machine, helping the team to a 94.18-58.90 lead.
Monday
Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for The Awesomeness on Monday night, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  The Awesomeness   the scoring machine

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. The Awesomeness are doing a better job of that, averaging 103.15 versus the scoring machine's 97.6.
The Awesomeness are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than the scoring machine (1 vs 2).
The Awesomeness should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than the scoring machine (11 vs 7).
By position, The Awesomeness have outscored the scoring machine at QB and RB this season.
Hey the scoring machine, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

The Awesomeness
Whoa now The Awesomeness, that's what we like to see! A completion percentage of 97% for Drew Brees this past week. Quality *and* quantity! That Colts secondary didn't know what hit 'em! We know the manager of The Awesomeness is grateful for that precision and attention to detail.
the scoring machine
Unless the scoring machine wants to go full diva-mode, then "not getting many opportunities" doesn't fly as an excuse this time around. As a group, our pass-catching corps (three WR and one TE) collectively received a grand total of 35 targets in Week 15. With just 18 total receptions, this group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.