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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
TB12
9-6 98.1
104.88
 
VS
proj
lefty's Crazy Team
95.26 7-8
111.44

lefty's Crazy Team succumb to TB12 in 98.10-95.26 battle

lefty's Crazy Team were unable to rise to the occasion, falling short of their projected point total, as TB12 eked out a 98.10-95.26 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as TB12 led 83.70-51.60 heading into the late afternoon slate on Sunday. lefty's Crazy Team came roaring back behind Patrick Mahomes (254 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 37 Rush Yds) and Sammy Watkins (4 Rec, 60 Rec Yds). Tom Brady (390 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Antonio Brown (5 Rec, 93 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the way for TB12 in the victory. This marks the second time this season TB12 have beaten lefty's Crazy Team, after falling 111.22-53.16 in their last matchup. TB12 improve to 9-6 for the season, while lefty's Crazy Team fall to 7-8.

Matchup Timeline

  TB12   lefty's Crazy Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Falcons in Week 15, Brown caught 5 passes for 93 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 17.8 points to nearly double his 9.24-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on TB12 this week. Brown will play the Lions in Week 16.
Antonio Brown

Top Player Comparison

TB12
Points
% of total points 98.1
1
Tom Brady
QB
23.4
20.57
23.9%
2
Antonio Brown
WR
17.8
9.24
18.1%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
14.4
17.54
14.7%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
10.6
12.01
10.8%
lefty's Crazy Team
Points
% of total points 95.26
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
24.86
25.4
26.1%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
24.4
18.97
25.6%
3
Noah Fant
TE
16.8
7.57
17.6%
4
Sammy Watkins
WR
8
8.36
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tom Brady teamed up with Antonio Brown for a 46-yard touchdown pass for TB12, helping TB12 to an 83.70-51.60 lead.

Points By Position

  TB12   lefty's Crazy Team

StatSmack

lefty's Crazy Team are down in wins against TB12 this season, with a record of 1-2.
You're not even getting their "A" game. TB12 have a winning record vs lefty's Crazy Team this season despite scoring less against them on average (98.75) than their season average (108.75).
TB12 don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than lefty's Crazy Team (5 vs 4).
TB12 see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than lefty's Crazy Team (0).
TB12 have the clutch gene, with more close wins than lefty's Crazy Team (2 vs 0).
TB12 should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than lefty's Crazy Team (8 vs 5).
TB12 have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than lefty's Crazy Team (63 vs 50).
By position, TB12 have outscored lefty's Crazy Team at WR and K this season.
The starters for TB12 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for lefty's Crazy Team (0).
Hey lefty's Crazy Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

TB12
Well, we do appreciate the confidence this past week, TB12. It takes moxie to start a player with zero points (Damien Harris), while still earning the win.
lefty's Crazy Team
Tis the season, lefty's Crazy Team! We hope the GM of TB12 will write a thank-you card for the generous 95.26-point gift this past week.