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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Gareth
7-8 103.89
86.65
 
VS
proj
AltiTude Rams
81.53 6-9
79.63

Gareth brush off projections, defeat AltiTude Rams in 103.89-81.53 rout

Gareth exceeded expectations, cruising to a 103.89-81.53 victory over AltiTude Rams. Gareth never trailed in this one after nabbing a 15.07-point lead on Saturday behind Melvin Gordon III (18.07 points) and Curtis Samuel (4.6). Deshaun Watson (22.13 points) and Giovani Bernard (18.93) did everything they could for AltiTude Rams in the loss. This marks the first time this season Gareth have taken down AltiTude Rams, after falling 100.02-72.34 in their last matchup. Gareth improve to 7-8 for the season, while AltiTude Rams fall to 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Gareth   AltiTude Rams

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 14.75 points, Ryan nearly doubled that amount by scoring 29.19 points as the Falcons lost to the Buccaneers 31-27. He passed for 356 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 16 yards to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Gareth this week. Next week, Ryan will go up against the Chiefs.
Matt Ryan

Top Player Comparison

Gareth
Points
% of total points 103.89
1
Matt Ryan
QB
29.19
14.75
28.1%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
18.07
7.56
17.4%
3
Jarvis Landry
WR
12.1
8.56
11.6%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
10.93
10.86
10.5%
AltiTude Rams
Points
% of total points 81.53
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
22.13
17.17
27.1%
2
Giovani Bernard
RB
18.93
4.81
23.2%
3
Noah Fant
TE
12.8
5.73
15.7%
4
Robbie Gould
K
10
7.47
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Gareth became the proud owner of a 70.86-55.60 lead. For Gareth, Marquise Brown had a 44-yard catch. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for AltiTude Rams with a 38-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Gareth   AltiTude Rams

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. AltiTude Rams need some help then, averaging just 85.45 versus Gareth's 95.38.
Even the machines think Gareth have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (93.03) than AltiTude Rams (88.48).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Gareth has left fewer points on the bench this season (410.74) than AltiTude Rams (531.1).
Gareth don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than AltiTude Rams (5 vs 3).
Gareth see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than AltiTude Rams (0).
Gareth should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than AltiTude Rams (7 vs 6).
By position, Gareth have outscored AltiTude Rams at WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Gareth has a higher average scoring margin (9) than AltiTude Rams this season (-10).
Hey AltiTude Rams, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Gareth
You know what, Gareth, we do appreciate the confidence. It's a bold move to play a starter with zero points (Mike Gesicki), while still earning the W.
AltiTude Rams
Fortunately, AltiTude Rams, Week 15's problem isn't exactly advanced calculus. Choosing to start the Denver Broncos defense in a fantasy matchup where your opposition put up almost 104 points... let's aim to move forward with a full deck of cards next time.