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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Doomsday
9-6 114.74
119.75
 
VS
proj
Luigi's Team
103.02 12-3
116.8

Luigi's Team come up short of expectations, succumb to Doomsday, 114.74-103.02

Luigi's Team failed to bring their A game, as Doomsday emerged victorious with a 114.74-103.02 victory. Luigi's Team nabbed a 3-point lead on Saturday behind the Green Bay Packers defense (6 points), but Doomsday held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kyler Murray (34.14 points) and Travis Kelce (18.8). Deshaun Watson (373 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 25 Rush Yds) and D'Andre Swift (67 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 15 Rec Yds) were the leaders for Luigi's Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Doomsday have beaten Luigi's Team, after falling 112.34-107.62 in their last matchup. Doomsday will look to clinch the championship next week, while Luigi's Team seek to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Doomsday   Luigi's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 406 yards , running for 29 yards and scoring 4 touchdowns against the Eagles, Murray scored 34.14 points this week. His scoring output was 49.9% more than his 22.78-point projection and was higher than his 24.71-point season scoring average. Murray ranks #1 among all fantasy players this season and will face the 49ers next week.
Kyler Murray

Top Player Comparison

Doomsday
Points
% of total points 114.74
1
Kyler Murray
QB
34.14
22.78
29.8%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
18.8
14.8
16.4%
3
James Robinson
RB
12.8
14
11.2%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
11.2
12.62
9.8%
Luigi's Team
Points
% of total points 103.02
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
23.42
20.46
22.7%
2
D'Andre Swift
RB
20.2
11.58
19.6%
3
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
17.8
13.6
17.3%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
16.9
18.74
16.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Luigi's Team had a 69.52-55.10 lead. For Doomsday, T.Y. Hilton had a 41-yard catch. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for Luigi's Team with a 38-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Doomsday, contributing to a 114.74-89.42 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Doomsday   Luigi's Team

StatSmack

Luigi's Team are under .500 against Doomsday this season, with a record of 1-2.
We heard scoring helps you win. Doomsday are doing a better job of that, averaging 121.5 versus Luigi's Team's 115.56.
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Doomsday has left fewer points on the bench this season (553.64) than Luigi's Team (683.04).
Once Doomsday put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Luigi's Team (6 vs 3).
Doomsday don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Luigi's Team (1 vs 2).
Doomsday should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Luigi's Team (8 vs 5).
By position, Doomsday have outscored Luigi's Team at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Doomsday don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 11 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Doomsday had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Luigi's Team (1).
Hey Luigi's Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Doomsday
Nice work, Doomsday. Kudos on deploying a starting crew that netted 114.74 points this past matchup.
Luigi's Team
Tis the season, Luigi's Team! We hope the GM of Doomsday will write a thank-you card for the generous 103.02-point gift this past week.