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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Lyricalmastermindz
9-6 135.54
102.62
 
VS
proj
Let Russ Cook
132.14 13-2
128.6

Lyricalmastermindz beat predictions, earn win over Let Russ Cook in 135.54-132.14 battle

Lyricalmastermindz rose to the occasion and outperformed expectations, squeaking by for a 135.54-132.14 victory over Let Russ Cook. Let Russ Cook made a run at it late afternoon on Sunday, but it wasn't to be. Lyricalmastermindz led 110.34-107.24 after the early action and held on for the win despite a combined 24.9 points from three players on Sunday afternoon for Let Russ Cook. Lyricalmastermindz were led by David Montgomery, who racked up 162 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 28.7 points, and Matt Ryan, who passed for 356 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 16 yards (27.84 points). This marks the first time this season Lyricalmastermindz have knocked off Let Russ Cook, after falling 126.52-90.84 in their last matchup. Lyricalmastermindz will look to clinch the league title next week, while Let Russ Cook seek to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Lyricalmastermindz   Let Russ Cook

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ryan passed for 356 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 16 yards as the Falcons lost to the Buccaneers 31-27. In doing so, he put up 27.84 points to scored 55.1% higher than his 17.95-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Lyricalmastermindz this week. Next week, Ryan will face the Chiefs.
Matt Ryan

Top Player Comparison

Lyricalmastermindz
Points
% of total points 135.54
1
David Montgomery
RB
28.7
13.98
21.2%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
27.84
17.95
20.5%
3
Corey Davis
WR
19
11.03
14%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
18.8
14.8
13.9%
Let Russ Cook
Points
% of total points 132.14
1
Calvin Ridley
WR
27.3
15.33
20.7%
2
D'Andre Swift
RB
20.2
11.58
15.3%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
20.2
16.04
15.3%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
16.9
18.74
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Stefon Diggs had a 55-yard catch for Let Russ Cook to contribute to a 30.10-12.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Corey Davis had a 75-yard touchdown catch for Lyricalmastermindz, contributing to a 110.34-107.24 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Lyricalmastermindz   Let Russ Cook

Game Notes

Six of the nine starters on Lyricalmastermindz exceeded their projected point totals.
Let Russ Cook had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Lyricalmastermindz won despite starting Ezekiel Elliott, who scored zero points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 3.4-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
The defeat ends a streak of 10 straight wins for Let Russ Cook.
In close games this season, Lyricalmastermindz moves to (1-1), while Let Russ Cook falls to (2-1).
Despite the loss, Calvin Ridley put up 27.3 points, the highest score for a WR this week.

Coach Talk

Lyricalmastermindz
You know, the key to football is spotting the mismatches. Thanks to an awesome performance from Matt Ryan, we doubled up Let Russ Cook at the quarterback position this past week (27.84 points to 13.04). Ryan went 34-for-49 for 356 yards and three TDs in a 31-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Let Russ Cook
Happy holidays, Let Russ Cook! We hope the GM of Lyricalmastermindz will pen a thank-you card for the generous gift you let them have this past week.