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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 15
Weekly
Grade
Grade
Out for Blood
12-2 130.8
124.78
VS
proj
Disnerds
117
9-6
115.85
Despite top scorer Mahomes, Disnerds fall to Out for Blood, 130.80-117.00
Disnerds had the premier scorer in the matchup with QB Patrick Mahomes accumulating 34.4 points, the fifth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Out for Blood, who came out on top with a 130.80-117.00 win. Disnerds grabbed a 21.8-point lead on Saturday behind Aaron Jones, but Out for Blood held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Deshaun Watson (373 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 25 Rush Yds) and Derrick Henry (147 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). Patrick Mahomes (34.4 points) and Calvin Ridley (25.3) did their part for Disnerds in the loss. This marks the third time this season Out for Blood have gotten the best of Disnerds, after winning 140.35-121.95 in their last matchup. Out for Blood will look to clinch the league title next week, while Disnerds attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.
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Matchup Timeline
Out for Blood
Disnerds
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
Johnson (8 Rec, 59 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 11.9 points against the Bengals in Week 15. His scoring output was 27% more than his 9.37-point projection and was much higher than his 7.61-point season scoring average. Johnson ranks #77 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Diontae Johnson
Top Player Comparison
Out for Blood
Points
% of total points 130.8
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
31.15
25.66
23.8%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
23.2
20
17.7%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
21.9
17.59
16.7%
4
Mark Andrews
TE
12.6
9.14
9.6%
Disnerds
Points
% of total points 117
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
34.4
33.32
29.4%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
25.3
11.96
21.6%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
21.8
14.56
18.6%
4
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
12
11.74
10.3%
Matchup Highlights
Saturday
Aaron Jones had a 46-yard run for Disnerds to contribute to a 21.80-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was Out for Blood who emerged with the lead, 111.25-70.60. For Out for Blood, Deshaun Watson had a 38-yard touchdown pass. Matt Prater made the highlight reel for Disnerds with a 53-yard field goal.
Monday
Diontae Johnson had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Out for Blood on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.
Points By Position
Out for Blood
Disnerds
StatSmack
Disnerds can't seem to win versus Out for Blood this season, with a record of 0-3.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Disnerds this season, Out for Blood have averaged more points (130.42) than they usually score this season (121.89).
We heard scoring helps you win. Disnerds need some help then, averaging just 109.29 versus Out for Blood's 121.89.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Out for Blood (12-2) have a better record than Disnerds (9-6).
Even the machines think Out for Blood have better players. Their projected average points is higher (118.11) than Disnerds (109.28).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Disnerds has left more points on the bench this season (759.4) than Out for Blood (608.8).
Once Out for Blood put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Disnerds (4 vs 1).
Out for Blood have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Disnerds (3 vs 1).
By position, Out for Blood have outscored Disnerds at RB this season.
Out for Blood don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, highest in the league.
Hey Disnerds, maybe you'll have better luck next year!
Coach Talk
Out for Blood
Whoa now Out for Blood, that's what we're lookin' for! A superb 33 completions on 41 attempts for Deshaun Watson this past week. Quality and quantity! That Colts defense didn't know what hit 'em! We know the GM of Out for Blood is thankful for this type of precision and attention to detail.
Disnerds
Recording three catches on just four targets this past week, it seems like the starting RBs for Disnerds should work to smooth things over with their QBs... and remind them to check down more frequently.