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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Sesquepedantic Squad
7-7 88.36
106.87
 
VS
proj
Packer backers
64.1 5-10
95.97

Sesquepedantic Squad hand Packer backers seventh straight loss, 88.36-64.10

Sesquepedantic Squad came out on top with an 88.36-64.10 victory to hand Packer backers their seventh straight loss. Packer backers grabbed a 25.30-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from Josh Jacobs, who racked up 114 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 17.4 points, and Austin Ekeler, who racked up 79 yards from scrimmage (7.9 points). But Sesquepedantic Squad held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Patrick Mahomes, who passed for 254 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 37 yards for 25.86 points, and Travis Kelce, who caught 8 passes for 68 yards and a touchdown (14.8 points). This marks the second time this season Sesquepedantic Squad have beaten Packer backers, after winning 112.6-68.22 in their last matchup. Sesquepedantic Squad improve to 7-7 for the season, while Packer backers fall to 5-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Sesquepedantic Squad   Packer backers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Beasley overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 11.2 points against his 8.09-point projection. During a 48-19 win over the Broncos, he caught 8 passes for 112 yards . Beasley ranks #56 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Patriots next week.
Cole Beasley

Top Player Comparison

Sesquepedantic Squad
Points
% of total points 88.36
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
25.86
25.79
29.3%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
14.8
11.47
16.7%
3
Cole Beasley
WR
11.2
8.09
12.7%
4
Justin Jefferson
WR
10.4
10.72
11.8%
Packer backers
Points
% of total points 64.1
1
Josh Jacobs
RB
17.4
13.16
27.1%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
7.9
13.23
12.3%
3
Robert Tonyan
TE
7.8
7.1
12.2%
4
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
7.7
20.1
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Packer backers who emerged with the lead, 47.20-45.70. For Sesquepedantic Squad, Matt Prater had a 53-yard field goal. T.Y. Hilton made the highlight reel for Packer backers with a 41-yard catch.
Monday
Ben Roethlisberger had a 23-yard touchdown pass for Packer backers.

Points By Position

  Sesquepedantic Squad   Packer backers

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Packer backers. They've lost seven in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Sesquepedantic Squad are doing a better job of that, averaging 98.61 versus Packer backers's 84.88.
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Sesquepedantic Squad has left fewer points on the bench this season (368.66) than Packer backers (561.92).
Sesquepedantic Squad don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Packer backers (5 vs 1).
Sesquepedantic Squad are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Packer backers (1 vs 2).
Sesquepedantic Squad should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Packer backers (8 vs 5).
Sesquepedantic Squad have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Packer backers (60 vs 47).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Packer backers - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Sesquepedantic Squad (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Sesquepedantic Squad have outscored Packer backers at QB, WR, and TE this season.
Sesquepedantic Squad has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Packer backers this season (-4).
Hey Packer backers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Sesquepedantic Squad
Spotting mismatches is a big component to winning in football. Thanks to a solid outing by Patrick Mahomes, we tripled Packer backers at the quarterback position this past week (25.86 points to 7.7). Mahomes went 26-for-47 for 254 yards and three TDs in a 32-29 victory over the Saints.
Packer backers
Happy holidays, Packer backers! We hope the GM of Sesquepedantic Squad will write a thank-you card for the generous 64.1-point gift this past week.