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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
bunkstraps
6-9 118
98.78
 
VS
proj
LaphroaigBenchWarmer
112 5-10
109.97

bunkstraps hand LaphroaigBenchWarmer third straight loss, 118-112

bunkstraps earned a 118-112 victory to hand LaphroaigBenchWarmer their third straight loss. LaphroaigBenchWarmer jumped out to a 30-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding performances from Darren Waller (21 points) and Josh Jacobs (16). But bunkstraps held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Josh Allen, who passed for 359 yards , ran for 33 yards and scored 4 touchdowns for 44 points, and Alvin Kamara, who racked up 94 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass (15 points). This marks the second time this season bunkstraps have taken down LaphroaigBenchWarmer, after falling 118-103 in their last matchup. bunkstraps improve to 6-9 for the season, while LaphroaigBenchWarmer fall to 5-10.

Matchup Timeline

  bunkstraps   LaphroaigBenchWarmer

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Going up against the Broncos in Week 15, Allen passed for 359 yards , ran for 33 yards and scored 4 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 44 points to scored 57.0% higher than his 28.02-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on bunkstraps this week. Allen will play the Patriots next week.
Josh Allen

Top Player Comparison

bunkstraps
Points
% of total points 118
1
Josh Allen
QB
44
28.02
37.3%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
15
14.56
12.7%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
13
8.47
11%
4
Tyler Higbee
TE
12
4.44
10.2%
LaphroaigBenchWarmer
Points
% of total points 112
1
Drew Brees
QB
28
25.8
25%
2
Darren Waller
TE
21
9.01
18.8%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
16
30.67
14.3%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
16
12.72
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Darren Waller had a 35-yard touchdown catch for LaphroaigBenchWarmer, contributing to a 37-7 lead for LaphroaigBenchWarmer.
Saturday
Josh Allen had a 24-yard touchdown run and a 22-yard touchdown pass for bunkstraps, helping the team to a 51-37 lead.
Sunday Early
Younghoe Koo had a 52-yard field goal for LaphroaigBenchWarmer, who trailed 91-76 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was bunkstraps who claimed the lead, 118-104. For bunkstraps, Tyler Higbee had a 44-yard catch. Drew Brees made the highlight reel for LaphroaigBenchWarmer with a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 51-yard pass.

Points By Position

  bunkstraps   LaphroaigBenchWarmer

StatSmack

LaphroaigBenchWarmer are down in wins against bunkstraps this season, with a record of 1-2.
You shouldn't be surprised by this. In three games vs LaphroaigBenchWarmer this season, bunkstraps have averaged more points (122.67) than they usually score this season (95.67).
LaphroaigBenchWarmer are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
You can't win if you don't play. bunkstraps has left fewer points on the bench this season (535) than LaphroaigBenchWarmer (742).
bunkstraps see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (4) than LaphroaigBenchWarmer (1).
bunkstraps should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than LaphroaigBenchWarmer (10 vs 9).
By position, bunkstraps have outscored LaphroaigBenchWarmer at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Hey LaphroaigBenchWarmer, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

bunkstraps
You know what, bunkstraps, we do appreciate the confidence. Deploying a starter with zero points (Joe Mixon), while still earning a win... that's borderline cocky.
LaphroaigBenchWarmer
Talk about under-utilized: The starting backfield for LaphroaigBenchWarmer collectively registered just five targets this past week.