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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Happy Golladays
9-5 191.16
141.9
 
VS
proj
Mile High Bronchos
153.16 8-7
149.2

Happy Golladays top predictions, knock off Mile High Bronchos in 191.16-153.16 rout

Happy Golladays rose to the occasion, rolling to a 191.16-153.16 victory over Mile High Bronchos. Mile High Bronchos grabbed a 24.2-point lead on Saturday behind Stefon Diggs (20.2 points) and DJ Moore (16.2), but Happy Golladays held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Ryan Tannehill, who passed for 273 yards , ran for 21 yards and scored 5 touchdowns for 36.02 points, and Kyler Murray, who passed for 406 yards , ran for 29 yards and scored 4 touchdowns (34.14 points). Tony Pollard (69 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 63 Rec Yds) and Stefon Diggs (11 Rec, 147 Rec Yds) led the charge for Mile High Bronchos in the loss. This marks the second time this season Happy Golladays have beaten Mile High Bronchos, after winning 182.14-119.14 in their last matchup. Happy Golladays will look to keep the streak alive in the Championship next week, while Mile High Bronchos attempt to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Happy Golladays   Mile High Bronchos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Tannehill overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 36.02 points against his 17.94-point projection. During a 46-25 win over the Lions, he passed for 273 yards , ran for 21 yards and scored 5 touchdowns. Tannehill ranks #7 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
Ryan Tannehill

Top Player Comparison

Happy Golladays
Points
% of total points 191.16
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
36.02
17.94
18.8%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
34.14
20.04
17.9%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
25.4
19.14
13.3%
4
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
22.2
11.49
11.6%
Mile High Bronchos
Points
% of total points 153.16
1
Tony Pollard
RB
28.2
12.79
18.4%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
20.2
16.04
13.2%
3
Deshaun Watson
QB
19.42
17.22
12.7%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
17.5
14.35
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Stefon Diggs had a 55-yard catch for Mile High Bronchos, while DJ Moore had a 40-yard catch, contributing to a 36.40-12.20 lead for Mile High Bronchos.
Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with standout plays early Sunday, after which Happy Golladays had a 132.72-122.06 lead. Ryan Tannehill had a 75-yard touchdown pass for Happy Golladays, while Matt Prater had a 53-yard field goal. Meanwhile, Tony Pollard had a 40-yard touchdown run for Mile High Bronchos, while Deshaun Watson had a 38-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, Happy Golladays boasted a 191.16-141.16 lead. Kyler Murray had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Happy Golladays, while Latavius Murray had a 24-yard touchdown catch. Emmanuel Sanders made the highlight reel for Mile High Bronchos with a 51-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Happy Golladays   Mile High Bronchos

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Mile High Bronchos, Happy Golladays averaged more points (186.65) than they usually score (144.82).
We heard scoring helps you win. Happy Golladays are doing a better job of that, averaging 144.82 versus Mile High Bronchos's 136.59.
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Mile High Bronchos has left more points on the bench this season (514.84) than Happy Golladays (406.26).
Happy Golladays don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Mile High Bronchos (5 vs 2).
Happy Golladays laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Mile High Bronchos (0).
Happy Golladays have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Mile High Bronchos (2 vs 0).
Happy Golladays should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Mile High Bronchos (10 vs 7).
Mile High Bronchos have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (7) than Happy Golladays (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Happy Golladays have outscored Mile High Bronchos at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
Happy Golladays don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 11 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Happy Golladays had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for Mile High Bronchos (5).
Hey Mile High Bronchos, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Happy Golladays
Creating mismatches is a big key to success in football. Our squad found one this past week and doubled up Mile High Bronchos at the quarterback position (70.16 points to 32.46).
Mile High Bronchos
Happy holidays, Mile High Bronchos! We hope the GM of Happy Golladays will pen a thank-you card for the gift of a fantasy football victory this past week.