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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
The Grim Weeper
13-2 135
102.86
 
VS
proj
Going Postal
99 9-5-1
95.75

The Grim Weeper top Going Postal for third straight win in 135-99 rout

The Grim Weeper extended their win streak to three games with an easy win over Going Postal, cruising to a 135-99 victory. The Grim Weeper grabbed a 37-point lead on Saturday behind a combined 49 points from Josh Allen (359 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 33 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Noah Fant (8 Rec, 68 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and never looked back. Deshaun Watson (24 points) and Calvin Ridley (22) were the leaders for Going Postal in the loss. This marks the second time this season The Grim Weeper have gotten the best of Going Postal, after winning 98-67 in their last matchup. The Grim Weeper will look to not lose that winning feeling in the Championship next week, while Going Postal attempt to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  The Grim Weeper   Going Postal

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Allen (359 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 33 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) scored 37 points in a 48-19 win over the Broncos in Week 15. His scoring output was 66.7% more than his 22.2-point projection and was much higher than his 23.47-point season scoring average. Allen ranks #3 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Patriots next week.
Josh Allen

Top Player Comparison

The Grim Weeper
Points
% of total points 135
1
Josh Allen
QB
37
22.2
27.4%
2
David Montgomery
RB
27
11.53
20%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
21
17.13
15.6%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
15
12.34
11.1%
Going Postal
Points
% of total points 99
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
24
20.17
24.2%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
22
11.36
22.2%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
15
14.88
15.2%
4
DJ Moore
WR
13
8.45
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had players with big-time moments Saturday, after which The Grim Weeper owned a 50-13 lead. For The Grim Weeper, Josh Allen had a 24-yard touchdown run and a 22-yard touchdown pass. DJ Moore made the highlight reel for Going Postal with a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Deshaun Watson had a 38-yard touchdown pass for Going Postal, who trailed 129-71 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Emmanuel Sanders had a 51-yard catch for Going Postal, who trailed 135-99 after the late afternoon games.

Points By Position

  The Grim Weeper   Going Postal

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Going Postal, The Grim Weeper averaged more points (116.5) than they usually score (106.4).
The Grim Weeper are on a roll, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Going Postal need some help then, averaging just 94.93 versus The Grim Weeper's 106.4.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" The Grim Weeper (13-2) have a better record than Going Postal (9-5-1).
The Grim Weeper don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Going Postal (9 vs 5).
The Grim Weeper should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Going Postal (10 vs 8).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Going Postal - they’ve made more transactions (8) than The Grim Weeper (2) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, The Grim Weeper have outscored Going Postal at QB, RB, K, and DEF this season.
The Grim Weeper don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 29 points, highest in the league.
Hey Going Postal, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

The Grim Weeper
Putting together a lineup that won by a whopping 36 points this past week... we took care of business and did what had to be done.
Going Postal
Happy holidays, Going Postal! We hope the GM of The Grim Weeper will write a thank-you card for the generous 99-point gift this past week.