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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
FantasyFootball Team
7-7 78.34
102.38
 
VS
proj
Nerd Herd
74.92 4-11
88.42

FantasyFootball Team fall short of predictions, still manage to knock off Nerd Herd in 78.34-74.92 battle

Both teams were unable to rise to the occasion, but FantasyFootball Team did enough to take down Nerd Herd. Predicted to win 102.38-88.42, FantasyFootball Team squeaked by for a 78.34-74.92 victory over Nerd Herd. Nerd Herd had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. FantasyFootball Team led 78.34-75.42 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite points from on Monday night for Nerd Herd. Russell Wilson (13.04 points) and Nick Chubb (12.6) were the standout performers for FantasyFootball Team in the victory. This marks the second time this season FantasyFootball Team have beaten Nerd Herd, after winning 131.18-66.22 in their last matchup. FantasyFootball Team improve to 7-7 for the season, while Nerd Herd fall to 4-11.

Matchup Timeline

  FantasyFootball Team   Nerd Herd

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Henry overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 12.5 points against his 6.28-point projection. In a 30-27 win over the Raiders, he caught 5 passes for 65 yards and a touchdown. Henry ranks #8 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Broncos next week.
Hunter Henry

Top Player Comparison

FantasyFootball Team
Points
% of total points 78.34
1
Russell Wilson
QB
13.04
23.95
16.6%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
12.6
13.63
16.1%
3
Hunter Henry
TE
12.5
6.28
16%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
11.4
14.48
14.6%
Nerd Herd
Points
% of total points 74.92
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
30.22
24.1
40.3%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
20.1
9.19
26.8%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
10.4
10.72
13.9%
4
Harrison Butker
K
6
10.04
8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Lamar Jackson had a 44-yard pass for Nerd Herd, contributing to a 60.72-51.44 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  FantasyFootball Team   Nerd Herd

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Nerd Herd, FantasyFootball Team averaged more points (104.76) than they usually score (91.59).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. FantasyFootball Team (7-7) have a better record than Nerd Herd (4-11).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Nerd Herd has left more points on the bench this season (611.22) than FantasyFootball Team (351.2).
FantasyFootball Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Nerd Herd (2 vs 1).
FantasyFootball Team laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Nerd Herd (0).
FantasyFootball Team are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Nerd Herd (1 vs 4).
By position, FantasyFootball Team have outscored Nerd Herd at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
FantasyFootball Team has a higher average scoring margin (0) than Nerd Herd this season (-12).
Hey Nerd Herd, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

FantasyFootball Team
Sure, we ultimately earned the win, but we can't deny it, FantasyFootball Team. Our QB was thoroughly outplayed this past week. Our one signal-callers combined for just 13.04 points in Week 15, and the QBs for Nerd Herd doubled us up with a score of 30.22.
Nerd Herd
Unless Nerd Herd wants to go full diva-mode, then "not seeing many looks" doesn't fly as an excuse this week. As a group, our four pass-catchers (three WR and one TE) collectively saw a hearty 23 targets in Week 15. Those players might need to get some extra reps with the JUGS machine, considering they managed only 13 catches.