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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Brett's Unreal Team
11-3 128.5
119.98
 
VS
proj
Route 7 Squad
120.06 8-7
117.78

Brett's Unreal Team top Route 7 Squad, 128.50-120.06

Brett's Unreal Team scored a hard-fought win over Route 7 Squad, emerging victorious with a 128.50-120.06 victory. Brett's Unreal Team never trailed in this one after grabbing a 20.10-point lead on Thursday behind Hunter Henry (17.5 points) and Keenan Allen (2.6). Marvin Jones Jr. (27.2 points) and Travis Kelce (22.8) did everything they could for Route 7 Squad in the loss. This marks the second time this season Brett's Unreal Team have gotten the best of Route 7 Squad, after winning 123.98-109.1 in their last matchup. Brett's Unreal Team will look to not lose that winning feeling in the Championship next week, while Route 7 Squad attempt to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Brett's Unreal Team   Route 7 Squad

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 5 passes for 65 yards and a touchdown against the Raiders, Henry scored 17.5 points this week. His scoring output was 76.9% more than his 9.89-point projection and was much higher than his 9.66-point season scoring average. Henry ranks #8 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Broncos next week.
Hunter Henry

Top Player Comparison

Brett's Unreal Team
Points
% of total points 128.5
1
Calvin Ridley
WR
32.3
18.69
25.1%
2
Tom Brady
QB
23.4
20.28
18.2%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
19.5
15.72
15.2%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
18.4
22.14
14.3%
Route 7 Squad
Points
% of total points 120.06
1
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
27.2
14.06
22.7%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
22.8
18.12
19%
3
Drew Brees
QB
19.36
19.28
16.1%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
14.6
15.16
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tom Brady had a 46-yard touchdown pass for Brett's Unreal Team to contribute to a 101.30-51.50 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Drew Brees had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 51-yard pass for Route 7 Squad, who trailed 119.70-102.56 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  Brett's Unreal Team   Route 7 Squad

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Route 7 Squad, Brett's Unreal Team averaged more points (126.24) than they usually score (115.85).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Brett's Unreal Team (11-3) have a better record than Route 7 Squad (8-7).
Even the machines think Brett's Unreal Team have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (119.11) than Route 7 Squad (113.31).
In dire times, at least Brett's Unreal Team keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Route 7 Squad (1 vs 2).
Brett's Unreal Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than Route 7 Squad (1 vs 0).
By position, Brett's Unreal Team have outscored Route 7 Squad at QB and WR this season.
Brett's Unreal Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, highest in the league.
Hey Route 7 Squad, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Brett's Unreal Team
Bravo on deploying a lineup that recorded 128.5 points this past week. We consider that to be a job done right.
Route 7 Squad
Talk about under-utilized: As a group, the starting backfield for Route 7 Squad collectively recorded only five targets this past week.