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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
LIONPWR
10-4 209.5
226.27
 
VS
proj
Night Hawk
183.3 8-7
217.69

Night Hawk succumb to LIONPWR, 209.5-183.3

There's no easy way to say it, Night Hawk underdelivered, at least compared to projections, as LIONPWR secured a 209.5-183.3 victory. LIONPWR never trailed in this one after earning a 14.5-point lead on Thursday behind Austin Ekeler (11.9 points) and Keenan Allen (2.6). DeAndre Hopkins (30 points) and Stefon Diggs (25.7) did everything they could for Night Hawk in the loss. This marks the second time this season LIONPWR have beaten Night Hawk, after winning 181.1-163 in their last matchup. LIONPWR will look to keep it rolling in the Championship next week, while Night Hawk attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  LIONPWR   Night Hawk

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 107 yards from scrimmage and catching a touchdown pass against the Seahawks, McKissic tallied 25.7 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 12.28-point projection and was much higher than his 14.8-point season scoring average. McKissic will face the Panthers next week.
J.D. McKissic

Top Player Comparison

LIONPWR
Points
% of total points 209.5
1
Tom Brady
QB
31.3
28.09
14.9%
2
Drew Brees
QB
28.7
26.48
13.7%
3
J.D. McKissic
RB
25.7
12.28
12.3%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
24.8
17.68
11.8%
Night Hawk
Points
% of total points 183.3
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
30
20.26
16.4%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
25.7
19.56
14%
3
Andy Dalton
QB
23.25
22.07
12.7%
4
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
21.15
20.73
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with big-time plays for both teams Saturday, but it was LIONPWR who grabbed the lead, 47.1-41.7. For LIONPWR, Aaron Jones had a 46-yard run. Stefon Diggs made the highlight reel for Night Hawk with a 55-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, LIONPWR emerged with a 156.3-129.9 lead. For LIONPWR, Tom Brady had a 46-yard touchdown pass. Andy Dalton had a 45-yard pass for Night Hawk, while Rodrigo Blankenship had a 53-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, LIONPWR became the proud owner of a 206.6-183.3 lead. Drew Brees had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 51-yard pass for LIONPWR, while Robert Woods had a 40-yard run. DeAndre Hopkins made the highlight reel for Night Hawk with a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 45-yard catch.

Points By Position

  LIONPWR   Night Hawk

What If

LIONPWR would have beaten three other teams besides Night Hawk this week.
Night Hawk would have lost to seven other teams besides LIONPWR this week.
If LIONPWR played Night Hawk every week this season, they'd be 8-6.
LIONPWR would be 10-2 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Night Hawk.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as LIONPWR, Night Hawk would be 9-3.
If LIONPWR had played every team in the league each week, they would be 76-49-1.
If they played every team every week, Night Hawk would be 69-60.

Coach Talk

LIONPWR
Good work, LIONPWR. Props on assembling a team that won by more than 26 points this past week.
Night Hawk
Fortunately, Week 15's problem isn't exactly rocket science, Night Hawk. Choosing to start Marquez Valdes-Scantling in a tough fantasy matchup... let's attempt to play with a full deck of cards next time.