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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Tom's Glorious Team
10-5 117.96
114.71
 
VS
proj
Fantasy Elite 8
117.42 11-4
115.25

Despite top scorer Jackson, Fantasy Elite 8 fall to Tom's Glorious Team in 117.96-117.42 battle

Lamar Jackson had 30.22 points for Fantasy Elite 8, the best total in the matchup and third-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Tom's Glorious Team, who eked out a 117.96-117.42 win. Fantasy Elite 8 had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Tom's Glorious Team led 117.96-101.52 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 15.9 points from Diontae Johnson on Monday night for Fantasy Elite 8. Tom's Glorious Team were led by Patrick Mahomes (254 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 37 Rush Yds) and DeAndre Hopkins (9 Rec, 169 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). This marks the second time this season Tom's Glorious Team have beaten Fantasy Elite 8, after falling 118.64-86.58 in their last matchup. Tom's Glorious Team will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while Fantasy Elite 8 seek to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Tom's Glorious Team   Fantasy Elite 8

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 107 yards from scrimmage and catching a touchdown pass against the Seahawks, McKissic registered 21.2 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.04-point projection and was much higher than his 12.1-point season scoring average. McKissic will face the Panthers next week.
J.D. McKissic

Top Player Comparison

Tom's Glorious Team
Points
% of total points 117.96
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
25.86
25.79
21.9%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
25.5
16.51
21.6%
3
J.D. McKissic
RB
21.2
10.04
18%
4
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB
12
9.46
10.2%
Fantasy Elite 8
Points
% of total points 117.42
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
30.22
24.1
25.7%
2
Logan Thomas
TE
16.6
7.43
14.1%
3
Diontae Johnson
WR
15.9
11.86
13.5%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
13.6
14.4
11.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Fantasy Elite 8 who emerged with the lead, 87.92-66.60. For Tom's Glorious Team, Matt Prater had a 53-yard field goal. Lamar Jackson made the highlight reel for Fantasy Elite 8 with a 44-yard pass.
Sunday Late
DeAndre Hopkins had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 45-yard catch for Tom's Glorious Team to contribute to a 117.96-87.92 lead for the team.
Monday
Diontae Johnson had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Fantasy Elite 8.

Points By Position

  Tom's Glorious Team   Fantasy Elite 8

StatSmack

Fantasy Elite 8 have a losing record against Tom's Glorious Team this season, with a record of 1-2.
Tom's Glorious Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Fantasy Elite 8 (2 vs 1).
By position, Tom's Glorious Team have outscored Fantasy Elite 8 at QB, WR, and TE this season.
The starters for Tom's Glorious Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Fantasy Elite 8 (2).
Hey Fantasy Elite 8, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Tom's Glorious Team
Tight victories like this are paramount for locker room chemistry. Persevering through obstacles and triumphing in the face of adversity... expect Tom's Glorious Team to carry some serious vibes into Week 16.
Fantasy Elite 8
Talk about old-school ground n' pound. The starting RBs for Fantasy Elite 8 collectively recorded just four targets this past week.