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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Johnnie Walker
11-4 248.09
205.72
 
VS
proj
I Love Big TDs
169.1 11-4
178.32

Johnnie Walker brush off predictions, earn win against I Love Big TDs in 248.09-169.10 rout

Johnnie Walker brought their A game and exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 248.09-169.10 victory over I Love Big TDs, who fell short of projections. Johnnie Walker never trailed in this one after earning a 32.64-point lead on Thursday behind Darren Waller (25.59 points) and Austin Ekeler (9.94). Dalvin Cook (24.45 points) and Baker Mayfield (20.98) were the leaders for I Love Big TDs in the loss. This marks the first time this season Johnnie Walker have knocked off I Love Big TDs, after falling 187.14-152.61 in their last matchup. Johnnie Walker will look to keep winning in the semifinal round next week, while I Love Big TDs seek to rebound and lock up a top-6 finish.

Matchup Timeline

  Johnnie Walker   I Love Big TDs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Oliver overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 8 points against his 4.05-point projection. In a 31-27 loss to the Buccaneers, he made 6 tackles. Oliver ranks #1 among fantasy CBs this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Isaiah Oliver

Top Player Comparison

Johnnie Walker
Points
% of total points 248.09
1
Josh Allen
QB
37.66
22.68
15.2%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
37.02
20.56
14.9%
3
Darren Waller
TE
25.59
12.99
10.3%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
23.33
16.21
9.4%
I Love Big TDs
Points
% of total points 169.1
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
24.45
19.17
14.5%
2
Baker Mayfield
QB
20.98
17.8
12.4%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
14.46
17.59
8.6%
4
Mike Evans
WR
14.06
12.28
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Darren Waller had a 35-yard touchdown catch for Johnnie Walker, helping the team to a 39.74-7.10 lead.
Saturday
Josh Allen teamed up with Stefon Diggs for a 55-yard pass for Johnnie Walker. Allen also lit up the scoreboard with a 24-yard touchdown run and a 22-yard touchdown pass, helping Johnnie Walker to a 151.54-21.90 lead.
Sunday Early
Ryan Tannehill had a 75-yard touchdown pass for Johnnie Walker, helping the team to a 217.42-100.66 lead.

Points By Position

  Johnnie Walker   I Love Big TDs

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. I Love Big TDs need some help then, averaging just 175.93 versus Johnnie Walker's 192.1.
Even the machines think Johnnie Walker have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (197.59) than I Love Big TDs (185.34).
Johnnie Walker don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than I Love Big TDs (3 vs 2).
Johnnie Walker are clutch masters, with more close wins than I Love Big TDs (1 vs 0).
I Love Big TDs have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (5) than Johnnie Walker (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Johnnie Walker have outscored I Love Big TDs at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Johnnie Walker don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 31 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Johnnie Walker had more big plays in their NFL games this week (8) than the starters for I Love Big TDs (0).
Hey I Love Big TDs, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Johnnie Walker
Identifying mismatches is a big key to success in football. Our team took that to heart this past week and doubled up I Love Big TDs at the quarterback position (74.68 points to 31.96).
I Love Big TDs
Posting only five targets this past week, it appears that the starting RBs for I Love Big TDs should look into why their QBs are giving them the silent treatment.