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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Drumski
7-7 128.74
131.36
 
VS
proj
Hammerheads
127.42 7-8
127.89

Despite top scorer Ridley, Hammerheads fall to Drumski in 128.74-127.42 battle

Calvin Ridley posted 35.3 points for Hammerheads, the best total in the matchup and third-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Drumski, who narrowly earned a 128.74-127.42 win. Hammerheads made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Drumski led 128.74-125.42 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 2 points from the Pittsburgh Steelers defense on Monday night for Hammerheads. Kyler Murray (406 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 29 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Dalvin Cook (132 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 27 Rec Yds) led the way for Drumski in the victory. This marks the second time this season Drumski have taken down Hammerheads, after winning 131.42-84.82 in their last matchup. Drumski improve to 7-7 for the season, while Hammerheads fall to 7-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Drumski   Hammerheads

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense (32 Pts Allowed, 411 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) scored 7 points in a 32-29 lost to the Chiefs in Week 15. They scored 63.2% more than their 4.29-point projection and overachieved for the sixth time this season. The Saints defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Vikings next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Drumski
Points
% of total points 128.74
1
Kyler Murray
QB
37.14
23.45
28.8%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
28.9
20.7
22.4%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
11.9
19.41
9.2%
4
Joey Slye
K
10
8.99
7.8%
Hammerheads
Points
% of total points 127.42
1
Calvin Ridley
WR
35.3
18.69
27.7%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
30.22
24.84
23.7%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
19.5
15.72
15.3%
4
Hayden Hurst
TE
12.1
7.93
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Lamar Jackson had a 44-yard pass for Hammerheads, while Rodrigo Blankenship had a 53-yard field goal, contributing to a 116.52-67.80 lead for Hammerheads.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Drumski, helping the team to a 128.74-122.52 lead.

Points By Position

  Drumski   Hammerheads

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Hammerheads need some help then, averaging just 122.38 versus Drumski's 128.67.
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Hammerheads has left more points on the bench this season (902.72) than Drumski (552.52).
Hammerheads are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Drumski (3 vs 2).
Drumski see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Hammerheads (0).
Drumski are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Hammerheads (1 vs 4).
By position, Drumski have outscored Hammerheads at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for Drumski had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Hammerheads (2).
Hey Hammerheads, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Drumski
Sure, we ultimately got the win, but we can't deny it, Drumski: our wide receivers were significantly overmatched this past week. Cooper Kupp (39 yards from scrimmage, no TDs) and Nelson Agholor (49 yards, no TDs) combined for just 17.8 points in Week 15. The pass-catchers on Hammerheads doubled us up with a score of 42.7.
Hammerheads
Happy holidays, Hammerheads! We hope the GM of Drumski will write a thank-you card for the generous 127.42-point gift this past week.