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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Clowns
12-3 226.8
179.08
 
VS
proj
Couch Monkeys
177.72 9-6
181.46

Clowns brush off predictions, knock off Couch Monkeys in 226.80-177.72 rout

Clowns rose to the occasion and beat their projected point total, rolling to a 226.80-177.72 victory over Couch Monkeys, who fell short of projections. Couch Monkeys took a 41.90-point lead on Thursday behind stellar performances from Darren Waller, who caught 9 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown for 30 points, and Austin Ekeler, who racked up 79 yards from scrimmage (11.9 points). But Clowns held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Calvin Ridley, who caught 10 passes for 163 yards and a touchdown for 32.3 points, and Derrick Henry, who ran for 147 yards and a touchdown (25.2 points). This marks the second time this season Clowns have beaten Couch Monkeys, after falling 206.28-182.3 in their last matchup. Clowns will look to clinch the championship next week, while Couch Monkeys attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Clowns   Couch Monkeys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

White overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 23 points against his 8.3-point projection. In a 31-27 win over the Falcons, he made 12 tackles and recorded 3 sacks. White ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Lions next week.
Devin White

Top Player Comparison

Clowns
Points
% of total points 226.8
1
Calvin Ridley
WR
32.3
18.75
14.2%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
25.2
22.04
11.1%
3
Tom Brady
QB
24.4
22.94
10.8%
4
Devin White
LB
23
8.3
10.1%
Couch Monkeys
Points
% of total points 177.72
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
37.82
19.27
21.3%
2
Darren Waller
TE
30
16.21
16.9%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
26.9
20.87
15.1%
4
Keke Coutee
WR
15.3
11.15
8.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Darren Waller had a 35-yard touchdown catch for Couch Monkeys, helping to stake Couch Monkeys to a 41.90-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Clowns owned a 189.50-129.40 lead. Tom Brady had a 46-yard touchdown pass for Clowns, while T.Y. Hilton had a 41-yard catch. Younghoe Koo made the highlight reel for Couch Monkeys with a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Jalen Hurts had a 32-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass for Couch Monkeys, who trailed 212.30-174.22 after the late action.

Points By Position

  Clowns   Couch Monkeys

StatSmack

Couch Monkeys are down in wins against Clowns this season, with a record of 1-2.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Couch Monkeys this season, Clowns have averaged more points (198.97) than they usually score this season (171.72).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Clowns (12-3) have a better record than Couch Monkeys (9-6).
Once Clowns put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Couch Monkeys (7 vs 4).
Clowns are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Couch Monkeys (1).
Clowns have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Couch Monkeys (2 vs 0).
Clowns should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Couch Monkeys (10 vs 9).
By position, Clowns have outscored Couch Monkeys at QB, TE, and IDP this season.
Clowns don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Couch Monkeys, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Clowns
Putting together a lineup that accounted for nearly 227 points this past week... we did what we had to do and took care of business.
Couch Monkeys
Happy holidays, Couch Monkeys! We hope the GM of Clowns will write a thank-you card for the gift of a fantasy football victory this past week.