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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Mikes Tenant
10-4 189
150.38
 
VS
proj
Buford Tannen
125 8-7
133.15

Mikes Tenant top projections, earn win over Buford Tannen in 189-125 rout

Mikes Tenant outperformed their projected point total, cruising to a 189-125 victory over Buford Tannen, who fell short of projections. Buford Tannen took an 8-point lead on Thursday, but Mikes Tenant held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Ryan Tannehill (45 points) and Calvin Ridley (33). Robert Woods (40 Rush Yds, 56 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Travis Kelce (8 Rec, 68 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the top performers for Buford Tannen in the loss. This marks the second time this season Mikes Tenant have taken down Buford Tannen, after winning 106-71 in their last matchup. Mikes Tenant will look to keep it going in the Championship next week, while Buford Tannen seek to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Mikes Tenant   Buford Tannen

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 273 yards , running for 21 yards and scoring 5 touchdowns against the Lions, Tannehill tallied 45 points this week. His scoring output nearly doubled his 23.5-point projection and was much higher than his 26-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

Mikes Tenant
Points
% of total points 189
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
45
23.5
23.8%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
33
18.27
17.5%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
27
20.28
14.3%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
27
16.44
14.3%
Buford Tannen
Points
% of total points 125
1
Robert Woods
WR
23
16.85
18.4%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
22
17.78
17.6%
3
Cole Beasley
WR
20
12.49
16%
4
Jared Goff
QB
18
24.61
14.4%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Aaron Jones had a 46-yard run for Mikes Tenant, who trailed 28-27 after Saturday's games.
Sunday Early
Ryan Tannehill had a 75-yard touchdown pass for Mikes Tenant, while Younghoe Koo had a 52-yard field goal to contribute to a 189-48 lead for Mikes Tenant.
Sunday Late
Robert Woods had a 40-yard run for Buford Tannen, while Jared Goff had a 44-yard pass for the team, who trailed 189-119 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Mikes Tenant   Buford Tannen

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Buford Tannen need some help then, averaging just 127.33 versus Mikes Tenant's 148.79.
Even the machines think Mikes Tenant have better players. They have a higher projected points average (140.72) than Buford Tannen (132.9).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Mikes Tenant has left fewer points on the bench this season (226) than Buford Tannen (466).
Once Mikes Tenant put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Buford Tannen (9 vs 5).
Mikes Tenant should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Buford Tannen (7 vs 6).
By position, Mikes Tenant have outscored Buford Tannen at RB, WR, and K this season.
Mikes Tenant don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 30 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Mikes Tenant had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Buford Tannen (2).
Hey Buford Tannen, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Mikes Tenant
Identifying mismatches is a huge key to success in football. Thanks to a solid outing by Ryan Tannehill, we thoroughly outplayed Buford Tannen at the quarterback position this past week (45 points to 18). Tannehill went 21-for-27 for 273 yards and three TDs in a 46-25 victory over the Lions.
Buford Tannen
Tis the season, Buford Tannen! We hope the GM of Mikes Tenant will pen a thank-you card for the generous 125-point gift this past week.