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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
COVID Killers
10-5 153.2
151.29
 
VS
proj
Golden Taint
149.77 11-4
156.33

Despite top scorer Allen, Golden Taint fall to COVID Killers in 153.20-149.77 battle

Josh Allen racked up 37.66 points for Golden Taint, the best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple COVID Killers, who came back to earn a 153.20-149.77 win. COVID Killers trailed 149.77-141.60 heading into Sunday night, but the unit rallied behind Rashard Higgins, who caught 4 passes for 76 yards for 11.6 points. Josh Allen (37.66 points) and DeAndre Hopkins (30) carried the flag for Golden Taint in defeat. This marks the first time this season COVID Killers have gotten the best of Golden Taint, after falling 146.41-105.69 in their last matchup. COVID Killers will look to clinch the league title next week, while Golden Taint attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  COVID Killers   Golden Taint

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Herbert (314 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 14 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) scored 27.96 points in a 30-27 win over the Raiders in Week 15. His scoring output was 38% more than his 20.26-point projection and was higher than his 20.55-point season scoring average. Herbert ranks #10 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Broncos next week.
Justin Herbert

Top Player Comparison

COVID Killers
Points
% of total points 153.2
1
Justin Herbert
QB
27.96
20.26
18.3%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
22.8
18.12
14.9%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
18.4
22.04
12%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
17.4
20.57
11.4%
Golden Taint
Points
% of total points 149.77
1
Josh Allen
QB
37.66
22.68
25.1%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
30
20.25
20%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
16.81
16.57
11.2%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
14.7
15.28
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Justin Herbert had a 26-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass for COVID Killers, helping to stake the team to a 36.86-0.00 lead.
Saturday
Josh Allen had a 24-yard touchdown run and a 22-yard touchdown pass for Golden Taint, contributing to a 52.46-41.26 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Rodrigo Blankenship had a 53-yard field goal for COVID Killers, who trailed 112.57-83.00 after the early action.
Sunday Late
DeAndre Hopkins had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 45-yard catch for Golden Taint to contribute to a 149.77-141.60 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  COVID Killers   Golden Taint

Game Notes

More than half (6 of the 10) of the starters on COVID Killers scored higher than their projected point totals.
Golden Taint had only three of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
Josh Allen and DeAndre Hopkins both outscored Justin Herbert, the leading scorer for COVID Killers.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
COVID Killers scored more points than their projected total, while Golden Taint failed to reach their projection.
The matchup's 3.43-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
COVID Killers moves to (3-1) in close games this season, while Golden Taint falls to (0-1).
Despite the loss, Josh Allen recorded 37.66 points, the top overall score of any player on Golden Taint this year.

Coach Talk

COVID Killers
Good work, COVID Killers. Assembling a starting crew that registered more than 153 points in Week 15.
Golden Taint
Tis the season, Golden Taint! We hope the GM of COVID Killers will send a thank-you card for the generous 149.77-point gift this past week.