Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Bake & Take
11-4 149.88
110.3
 
VS
proj
More Than A Thielen
125.42 8-7
114.16

Bake & Take beat More Than A Thielen for third straight win in 149.88-125.42 rout

Bake & Take extended their win streak to three games with a convincing win over More Than A Thielen, cruising to a 149.88-125.42 victory. It didn't take long to learn who would lead the way in this matchup, as Bake & Take earned a 51.08-point lead on Thursday behind a combined 58.08 points from Lamar Jackson (212 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs, 86 Rush Yds) and Jamison Crowder (6 Rec, 90 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Jameis Winston (458 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Christian McCaffrey (87 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 88 Rec Yds) led the charge for More Than A Thielen in the loss. This marks the first time this season Bake & Take have knocked off More Than A Thielen, after falling 102.64-85.72 in their last matchup. Bake & Take will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while More Than A Thielen seek to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Bake & Take   More Than A Thielen

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Vikings defense overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 27 points against their 6.65-point projection. During a 39-10 win over the Chargers, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 345 yards, and forced 7 turnovers. The Vikings defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Bake & Take
Points
% of total points 149.88
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
37.08
24.42
24.7%
2
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
27
6.65
18%
3
Jamison Crowder
WR
21
5.64
14%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
20.8
16.11
13.9%
More Than A Thielen
Points
% of total points 125.42
1
Jameis Winston
QB
33.72
21.27
26.9%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
29.5
20.31
23.5%
3
Mike Williams
WR
13.1
7.55
10.4%
4
Tyler Higbee
TE
11.1
7.7
8.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Lamar Jackson had a 33-yard touchdown pass and a 24-yard touchdown pass for Bake & Take, while Jamison Crowder had a 41-yard catch, contributing to a 58.08-7.00 lead for Bake & Take.
Sunday Early
Jameis Winston had a 34-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass for More Than A Thielen, who trailed 99.38-87.82 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Nick Chubb had a 33-yard touchdown run for Bake & Take to contribute to a 147.18-125.42 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Bake & Take   More Than A Thielen

StatSmack

Bake & Take are on a roll, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Bake & Take are doing a better job of that, averaging 118.42 versus More Than A Thielen's 110.6.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Bake & Take (11-4) have a better record than More Than A Thielen (8-7).
Once Bake & Take put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than More Than A Thielen (7 vs 2).
Bake & Take are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than More Than A Thielen (1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of More Than A Thielen - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Bake & Take (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Bake & Take have outscored More Than A Thielen at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Bake & Take don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, highest in the league.
Hey More Than A Thielen, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Bake & Take
Kudos on deploying a lineup that won by an impressive 24.46 points this past week. We consider that to be a job well done.
More Than A Thielen
Try to take comfort in the fact that your generosity this week did not go unnoticed, More Than A Thielen. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like Bake & Take succeed. Who knows, maybe you'll see them again after they've clinched a playoff spot, and they bench a few good players that week to return the favor!