Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 15

Weekly
Grade
I Heart Chiavettas
10-5 125.54
115.72
 
VS
proj
Gridiron Gladiators
116.86 9-6
107.37

I Heart Chiavettas overcome negative points, top Gridiron Gladiators, 125.54-116.86

Despite negative points from the San Francisco 49ers defense, I Heart Chiavettas were able to persevere and earn the win, securing a 125.54-116.86 victory over Gridiron Gladiators. Gridiron Gladiators nabbed a 3.1-point lead on Saturday behind Stefon Diggs (20.2 points) and the Carolina Panthers defense (5), but I Heart Chiavettas held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Matt Ryan, who passed for 356 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 16 yards for 27.84 points, and Derrick Henry, who ran for 147 yards and a touchdown (24.2 points). Stefon Diggs (20.2 points) and Leonard Fournette (20) did everything they could for Gridiron Gladiators in the loss. This marks the first time this season I Heart Chiavettas have knocked off Gridiron Gladiators, after falling 115.26-90.64 in their last matchup. I Heart Chiavettas improve to 10-5 for the season, while Gridiron Gladiators fall to 9-6.

Matchup Timeline

  I Heart Chiavettas   Gridiron Gladiators

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ryan overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 27.84 points against his 17.17-point projection. In a 31-27 loss to the Buccaneers, he passed for 356 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 16 yards. Ryan ranks #17 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Matt Ryan

Top Player Comparison

I Heart Chiavettas
Points
% of total points 125.54
1
Matt Ryan
QB
27.84
17.17
22.2%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
24.2
20.94
19.3%
3
Melvin Gordon III
RB
22.1
10.38
17.6%
4
Jakobi Meyers
WR
12.6
8.56
10%
Gridiron Gladiators
Points
% of total points 116.86
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
20.2
16.04
17.3%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
20
10.53
17.1%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
14.4
13.67
12.3%
4
James Robinson
RB
12.8
14
11%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Stefon Diggs had a 55-yard catch for Gridiron Gladiators, contributing to a 25.20-22.10 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Younghoe Koo had a 52-yard field goal for Gridiron Gladiators, helping the team to a 108.86-95.94 lead.

Points By Position

  I Heart Chiavettas   Gridiron Gladiators

StatSmack

Even the computers think I Heart Chiavettas have better players. Their projected average points is higher (116.14) than Gridiron Gladiators (110.33).
Gridiron Gladiators are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than I Heart Chiavettas (4 vs 3).
I Heart Chiavettas are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Gridiron Gladiators (0 vs 1).
By position, I Heart Chiavettas have outscored Gridiron Gladiators at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
I Heart Chiavettas has a higher average scoring margin (8) than Gridiron Gladiators this season (4).
Hey Gridiron Gladiators, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

I Heart Chiavettas
You know, this sport is all about taking advantage of the mismatches. Thanks to a thrilling performance from Matt Ryan, we doubled up Gridiron Gladiators at the quarterback position this past week (27.84 points to 12.16). Ryan went 34-for-49 for 356 yards and three TDs in a 31-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Gridiron Gladiators
Happy holidays, Gridiron Gladiators! We hope the GM of I Heart Chiavettas will write a thank-you card for the gift of a fantasy football victory this past week.