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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 15
Weekly
Grade
Grade
Free Ballin’
11-4 179.85
167.43
VS
proj
THE BENEVOLENT ONES
175.5
11-3
188.95
Back-and-forth battle ends with Free Ballin’ coming back to beat THE BENEVOLENT ONES in 179.85-175.50 battle
What a thriller! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Free Ballin’ earned a come-from-behind win over THE BENEVOLENT ONES, coming back to earn a 179.85-175.50 victory. Despite trailing 175.50-152.45 heading into Monday night, Free Ballin’ roared back behind Benny Snell Jr. (84 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 23 Rec Yds). Derrick Henry (147 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Patrick Mahomes (254 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 37 Rush Yds) carried the flag for THE BENEVOLENT ONES in the loss. This marks the first time this season Free Ballin’ have taken down THE BENEVOLENT ONES, after falling 212.9-155.9 in their last matchup. Free Ballin’ will look to clinch the league title next week, while THE BENEVOLENT ONES seek to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.
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Matchup Timeline
Free Ballin’
THE BENEVOLENT ONES
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
Playing the Bengals in Week 15, Snell Jr. racked up 107 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 27.4 points to nearly double his 14.14-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Free Ballin’ this week. Next week, Snell Jr. will face the Colts.
Benny Snell Jr.
Top Player Comparison
Free Ballin’
Points
% of total points 179.85
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
37.8
29.4
21%
2
Baker Mayfield
QB
29.05
24.87
16.2%
3
Benny Snell Jr.
RB
27.4
14.14
15.2%
4
Justin Jefferson
WR
20.8
18.7
11.6%
THE BENEVOLENT ONES
Points
% of total points 175.5
1
Derrick Henry
RB
38.4
32.87
21.9%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
38.1
36.25
21.7%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
29.4
21.94
16.8%
4
Robert Woods
WR
25.2
19.99
14.4%
Matchup Highlights
Saturday
Stefon Diggs had a 55-yard catch for THE BENEVOLENT ONES, contributing to a 67.80-12.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Robert Woods had a 40-yard run for THE BENEVOLENT ONES, contributing to a 175.50-123.40 lead for the team.
Points By Position
Free Ballin’
THE BENEVOLENT ONES
StatSmack
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Free Ballin’ has left fewer points on the bench this season (661.3) than THE BENEVOLENT ONES (756.8).
Once Free Ballin’ put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than THE BENEVOLENT ONES (2 vs 0).
Free Ballin’ see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than THE BENEVOLENT ONES (0).
Free Ballin’ are clutch masters, with more close wins than THE BENEVOLENT ONES (1 vs 0).
Free Ballin’ should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than THE BENEVOLENT ONES (7 vs 3).
By position, Free Ballin’ have outscored THE BENEVOLENT ONES at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Hey THE BENEVOLENT ONES, maybe you'll have better luck next year!
Coach Talk
Free Ballin’
Whoa, now that's the type of display we love to see! A completion percentage of 84% for Baker Mayfield this past week. Quality plus quantity! The Giants secondary didn't know what hit 'em! In what wound up being a tight matchup, the GM of Free Ballin’ is thankful for that precision and attention to detail.
THE BENEVOLENT ONES
"Not seeing many chances" won't fly as an excuse this week for THE BENEVOLENT ONES. As a group, our pass-catching corps (four WR and one TE) were targeted a respectable 36 times in Week 15. Those players should participate in some additional timing drills with their QBs, considering they tallied just 22 catches.