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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
MASH unit
9-5 145.67
109.23
 
VS
proj
Da Beagle Dawgs
140.37 9-6
125.75

MASH unit brush off projections, earn win over Da Beagle Dawgs, 145.67-140.37

Both teams brought their A game and outperformed expectations, but MASH unit knocked off Da Beagle Dawgs. Predicted to lose by a score of 125.75-109.23, MASH unit secured a 145.67-140.37 win over Da Beagle Dawgs. MASH unit never trailed in this one after earning a 25.50-point lead on Thursday behind Darren Waller. Lamar Jackson (33.47 points) and Dalvin Cook (24.4) carried the flag for Da Beagle Dawgs in the loss. This marks the first time this season MASH unit have beaten Da Beagle Dawgs, after falling 114.16-112.15 in their last matchup. MASH unit will look to clinch the league title next week, while Da Beagle Dawgs attempt to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  MASH unit   Da Beagle Dawgs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 14 points, the Bills defense scored 52.7% more than their 9.17-point projection in a 48-19 win over the Broncos. They allowed 19 points, surrendered 255 yards, and forced a fumble to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on MASH unit this week. In Week 16, the Bills will face the Patriots.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

MASH unit
Points
% of total points 145.67
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
31.67
25.01
21.7%
2
Darren Waller
TE
25.5
12.93
17.5%
3
D'Andre Swift
RB
20.2
11.67
13.9%
4
Corey Davis
WR
19
11.04
13%
Da Beagle Dawgs
Points
% of total points 140.37
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
33.47
28.68
23.8%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
24.4
19.14
17.4%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
17.5
14.35
12.5%
4
Mark Andrews
TE
15.1
11.52
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Darren Waller had a 35-yard touchdown catch for MASH unit, helping to give the team a 25.50-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was MASH unit who grabbed the lead, 145.67-140.37. Deshaun Watson had a 38-yard touchdown pass for MASH unit, while Corey Davis had a 75-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson had a 44-yard pass for Da Beagle Dawgs, while Rodrigo Blankenship had a 53-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  MASH unit   Da Beagle Dawgs

StatSmack

You can't win if you leave points on the bench. MASH unit has left fewer points on the bench this season (504.29) than Da Beagle Dawgs (793.08).
Once MASH unit put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Da Beagle Dawgs (6 vs 4).
MASH unit see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than Da Beagle Dawgs (0).
MASH unit should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Da Beagle Dawgs (9 vs 8).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Da Beagle Dawgs - they’ve made more transactions (1) than MASH unit (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, MASH unit have outscored Da Beagle Dawgs at QB, WR, and TE this season.
MASH unit don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for MASH unit had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Da Beagle Dawgs (2).
Hey Da Beagle Dawgs, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

MASH unit
Whoa, that Colts defense didn't know what hit 'em! 33 completions on 41 attempts: good enough for a completion percentage of 80 percent for Deshaun Watson. We know the GM of MASH unit is grateful for that attention to detail.
Da Beagle Dawgs
Happy holidays, Da Beagle Dawgs! We hope the GM of MASH unit will write a thank-you card for the generous gift you offered them this past week.