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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
El CHAPO
9-6 167.72
152.5
 
VS
proj
Chubby Chasers
144.96 8-7
138.74

El CHAPO top Chubby Chasers in 167.72-144.96 rout

El CHAPO earned a dominant win over Chubby Chasers, cruising to a 167.72-144.96 victory. Chubby Chasers earned a 2.60-point lead on Thursday, but El CHAPO held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Ryan Tannehill, who passed for 273 yards , ran for 21 yards and scored 5 touchdowns for 37.02 points, and DeAndre Hopkins, who caught 9 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown (30 points). Patrick Mahomes (254 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 37 Rush Yds) and Aaron Jones (145 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 13 Rec Yds) did everything they could for Chubby Chasers in the loss. This marks the first time this season El CHAPO have gotten the best of Chubby Chasers, after falling 140.78-113.28 in their last matchup. El CHAPO will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while Chubby Chasers attempt to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  El CHAPO   Chubby Chasers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Tannehill (273 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 21 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) scored 37.02 points in a 46-25 win over the Lions in Week 15. His scoring output was 80.1% more than his 20.56-point projection and was much higher than his 19.27-point season scoring average. Tannehill ranks #7 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
Ryan Tannehill

Top Player Comparison

El CHAPO
Points
% of total points 167.72
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
37.02
20.56
22.1%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
30
20.25
17.9%
3
D'Andre Swift
RB
22.2
13.37
13.2%
4
Diontae Johnson
WR
19.9
14.36
11.9%
Chubby Chasers
Points
% of total points 144.96
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
25.86
25.79
17.8%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
24.8
17.8
17.1%
3
Cole Beasley
WR
19.2
13.48
13.2%
4
Jarvis Landry
WR
19.1
13.59
13.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Aaron Jones had a 46-yard run for Chubby Chasers, while Mason Crosby had a 51-yard field goal, contributing to a 54.60-10.80 lead for Chubby Chasers.
Sunday Early
Ryan Tannehill had a 75-yard touchdown pass for El CHAPO, helping the team to a 94.42-73.80 lead.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was El CHAPO who claimed the lead, 147.82-111.26. For El CHAPO, DeAndre Hopkins had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 45-yard catch. Emmanuel Sanders made the highlight reel for Chubby Chasers with a 51-yard catch.
Monday
Diontae Johnson had a 23-yard touchdown catch for El CHAPO on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  El CHAPO   Chubby Chasers

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Chubby Chasers need some help then, averaging just 131.14 versus El CHAPO's 143.32.
Even the machines think El CHAPO have better players. They have a higher projected points average (143.6) than Chubby Chasers (135.73).
El CHAPO don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Chubby Chasers (5 vs 2).
Chubby Chasers have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than El CHAPO (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, El CHAPO have outscored Chubby Chasers at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
El CHAPO don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 12 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for El CHAPO had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Chubby Chasers (3).
Hey Chubby Chasers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

El CHAPO
Deploying a starting crew that produced 167.72 points this past week... we consider that to be a job done right.
Chubby Chasers
Happy holidays, Chubby Chasers! We hope the GM of El CHAPO will pen a thank-you card for the generous 144.96-point gift this past week.