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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Brandon's Team
7-8 155.2
126.48
 
VS
proj
Tigers
130.42 7-8
152.13

Brandon's Team defy predictions, earn win against Tigers in 155.20-130.42 rout

Brandon's Team exceeded expectations, rolling to a 155.20-130.42 victory over Tigers, who fell short of projections. There was very little drama in this one, as Brandon's Team leapt out to a 38.80-point lead on Thursday behind 38.8 points from Mark Ingram II (76 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 10 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Mark Andrews (4 Rec, 52 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Kenyan Drake (137 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs) and Patrick Mahomes (340 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 11 Rush Yds) were the leading scorers for Tigers in the loss. This marks the second time this season Brandon's Team have gotten the best of Tigers, after winning 101.72-83.48 in their last matchup. Brandon's Team improve to 7-8 for the season, while Tigers fall to 7-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Brandon's Team   Tigers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ingram II overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 23.6 points against his 12.92-point projection. During a 42-21 win over the Jets, he ran for 76 yards and a touchdown. Ingram II ranks #27 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Mark Ingram II

Top Player Comparison

Brandon's Team
Points
% of total points 155.2
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
31
19.07
20%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
26
20.32
16.8%
3
Mark Ingram II
RB
23.6
12.92
15.2%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
18.6
11.89
12%
Tigers
Points
% of total points 130.42
1
Kenyan Drake
RB
39.6
12.67
30.4%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
26.7
27.54
20.5%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
20.8
14.8
15.9%
4
Tom Brady
QB
16.92
22.77
13%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Brandon's Team boasted a 99.80-53.82 lead. For Brandon's Team, Tyler Lockett had a 44-yard catch. Patrick Mahomes had a 41-yard touchdown pass for Tigers, while Tom Brady had a 23-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Brandon's Team   Tigers

StatSmack

Brandon's Team are up in wins versus Tigers this season, with a record of 2-1.
They're not even trying that hard. Brandon's Team have a winning record vs Tigers this season despite scoring less against them on average (122.85) than their overall season average (131.69).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Brandon's Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (954.94) than Tigers (1,177.48).
Once Brandon's Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Tigers (4 vs 3).
Brandon's Team see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Tigers (1).
Brandon's Team are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Tigers (0 vs 1).
Brandon's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Tigers (5 vs 3).
By position, Brandon's Team have outscored Tigers at RB, WR, and TE this season.
Hey Tigers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Brandon's Team
We do appreciate the confidence this past week, Brandon's Team. Rolling out not one, but TWO players with zero points (Mike Evans and A.J. Green), while still getting the win... that's borderline arrogant.
Tigers
Tigers may find it tough to complain about lack of opportunities this past week. As a group, our four pass-catchers (three WR and one TE) were targeted a grand total of 23 times in Week 15. Those players should try to get some extra practice reps in with their QBs, considering they recorded only nine receptions.