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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
New Orleans Saints
9-6 38
34.29
 
VS
proj
GB Packers (JP)
31 9-6
27.96

New Orleans Saints come back to knock off GB Packers (JP) for third straight win, 38-31

New Orleans Saints extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind win over GB Packers (JP), coming back to earn a 38-31 victory. Trailing 31-2 heading into Monday night, New Orleans Saints came storming back behind Drew Brees, who passed for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns for 14 points, and Wil Lutz, who made both of his FG attempts (10 points). Aaron Jones (12 points) and the Green Bay Packers defense (8) carried the flag for GB Packers (JP) in defeat. This marks the first time this season New Orleans Saints have knocked off GB Packers (JP), after falling 42-41 in their last matchup. New Orleans Saints will look to keep the streak alive in the semifinals next week, while GB Packers (JP) seek to bounce back and lock up a top-6 finish.

Matchup Timeline

  New Orleans Saints   GB Packers (JP)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Smith scored 3 points against the Colts in Week 15 to more-than-quadruple his 0.62-point projection. He caught one pass for 21 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on New Orleans Saints this week. Next week, Smith will square off against the Titans.
Tre'Quan Smith

Top Player Comparison

New Orleans Saints
Points
% of total points 38
1
Drew Brees
QB
14
9.33
36.8%
2
Wil Lutz
K
10
8.22
26.3%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
5
2.87
13.2%
4
Tre'Quan Smith
WR
3
0.62
7.9%
GB Packers (JP)
Points
% of total points 31
1
Aaron Jones
RB
12
3.66
38.7%
2
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
8
6.53
25.8%
3
Davante Adams
WR
4
3.15
12.9%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
4
6.87
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers found Davante Adams for a 29-yard touchdown pass for GB Packers (JP). Rodgers also lit up the scoreboard with a 49-yard pass, helping GB Packers (JP) to a 31-0 lead.
Monday
Drew Brees found Tre'Quan Smith for a 21-yard touchdown pass for New Orleans Saints. Brees also lit up the scoreboard with a 28-yard touchdown pass on Monday night, helping lead New Orleans Saints to the win.

Points By Position

  New Orleans Saints   GB Packers (JP)

StatSmack

New Orleans Saints are looking unstoppable, winning three in a row.
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. New Orleans Saints has left fewer points on the bench this season (244) than GB Packers (JP) (322).
In dire times, at least New Orleans Saints keep it close. They've been blown out less times than GB Packers (JP) (2 vs 4).
New Orleans Saints see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than GB Packers (JP) (0).
New Orleans Saints have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than GB Packers (JP) (52 vs 39).
By position, New Orleans Saints have outscored GB Packers (JP) at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
New Orleans Saints don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 4 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey GB Packers (JP), maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

New Orleans Saints
Hey, this sport is all about creating mismatches, right? Thanks to a solid performance from Drew Brees, we tripled GB Packers (JP) at the quarterback position this past week (14 points to 4). Brees orchestrated a big win over the Colts, completing 29 of 30 passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns.
GB Packers (JP)
"Not getting many chances" shouldn't really be an excuse this week for GB Packers (JP). Our four pass-catchers (three WR and one TE) were targeted a whopping 22 times in Week 15. With just 10 total catches, this group may need to work on chemistry with their QBs.