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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Rig pigs
9-6 149.82
127.23
 
VS
proj
VIKES
124.48 6-9
111.32

Rig pigs earn win over VIKES in 149.82-124.48 rout

Both teams outperformed projections, but Rig pigs beat VIKES. Predicted to triumph by a score of 127.23-111.32, Rig pigs rolled to a 149.82-124.48 win over VIKES. VIKES nabbed a 6.90-point lead on Thursday, but Rig pigs held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Ryan Tannehill (43.02 points) and Derrick Henry (24.2). Baker Mayfield (297 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 11 Rush Yds) and Dalvin Cook (132 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 27 Rec Yds) led the charge for VIKES in the loss. This marks the second time this season Rig pigs have taken down VIKES, after winning 120.86-112.26 in their last matchup. Rig pigs improve to 9-6 for the season, while VIKES fall to 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Rig pigs   VIKES

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones Jr. scored 22.2 points in a 46-25 loss to the Titans to nearly double his 11.49-point projection. He caught 10 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Rig pigs this week. Next week, Jones Jr. will play the Buccaneers.
Marvin Jones Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Rig pigs
Points
% of total points 149.82
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
43.02
23.59
28.7%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
24.2
20.94
16.2%
3
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
22.2
11.49
14.8%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
22.1
10.38
14.8%
VIKES
Points
% of total points 124.48
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
24.98
20.55
20.1%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
24.4
19.14
19.6%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
20.2
16.04
16.2%
4
Cole Beasley
WR
15.2
10.79
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Stefon Diggs had a 55-yard catch for VIKES to contribute to a 42.30-22.10 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Ryan Tannehill had a 75-yard touchdown pass for Rig pigs to contribute to a 132.92-71.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Latavius Murray had a 24-yard touchdown catch for VIKES, who trailed 149.82-86.90 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Rig pigs   VIKES

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against VIKES, Rig pigs averaged more points (135.34) than they usually score (119.15).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Rig pigs (9-6) have a better record than VIKES (6-9).
Even the computers think Rig pigs have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (124.77) than VIKES (109.54).
Rig pigs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than VIKES (3 vs 2).
Rig pigs are clutch masters, with more close wins than VIKES (3 vs 1).
By position, Rig pigs have outscored VIKES at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Rig pigs has a higher average scoring margin (1) than VIKES this season (-6).
Hey VIKES, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Rig pigs
Nice work, Rig pigs. Props on fielding a starting crew that blew the opponent out by over 25 points in Week 15.
VIKES
Tis the season, VIKES! We hope the GM of Rig pigs will send a thank-you card for the gift of a fantasy football victory this past week.