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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Nakajuju Patriots
10-4 78.96
59.75
 
VS
proj
BasStov Buccaneers
71.51 9-6
66.45

Nakajuju Patriots outperform predictions, earn win against BasStov Buccaneers, 78.96-71.51

Nakajuju Patriots rose to the occasion and beat expectations, earning a 78.96-71.51 victory over BasStov Buccaneers. Nakajuju Patriots never trailed in this one after taking a 4.43-point lead on Thursday behind Hunter Henry (7.13 points). Lamar Jackson (243 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 35 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Logan Thomas (13 Rec, 101 Rec Yds) were the leaders for BasStov Buccaneers in the loss. This marks the second time this season Nakajuju Patriots have taken down BasStov Buccaneers, after winning 69.79-59.6 in their last matchup. Nakajuju Patriots will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while BasStov Buccaneers attempt to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Nakajuju Patriots   BasStov Buccaneers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Allen (359 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 33 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) scored 20.15 points in a 48-19 win over the Broncos in Week 15. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.94-point projection and was much higher than his 11.48-point season scoring average. Allen ranks #3 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Patriots next week.
Josh Allen

Top Player Comparison

Nakajuju Patriots
Points
% of total points 78.96
1
Josh Allen
QB
20.15
8.94
25.5%
2
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
10.8
5.46
13.7%
3
Kevin Byard
S
9.7
5.6
12.3%
4
Greg Zuerlein
K
7.5
4.69
9.5%
BasStov Buccaneers
Points
% of total points 71.51
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
15.06
11.05
21.1%
2
Logan Thomas
TE
9.73
3.79
13.6%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
9.27
7.77
13%
4
Zach Cunningham
LB
7.5
6.1
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Josh Allen had a 24-yard touchdown run and a 22-yard touchdown pass for Nakajuju Patriots to contribute to a 34.08-2.70 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Lamar Jackson had a 44-yard pass for BasStov Buccaneers, who trailed 65.74-55.53 after the early games.
Sunday Late
DeAndre Hopkins had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 45-yard catch for BasStov Buccaneers, who trailed 72.76-71.51 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Nakajuju Patriots   BasStov Buccaneers

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against BasStov Buccaneers, Nakajuju Patriots averaged more points (74.38) than they usually score (62.38).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Nakajuju Patriots has left fewer points on the bench this season (316.03) than BasStov Buccaneers (470.82).
Nakajuju Patriots laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than BasStov Buccaneers (0).
Nakajuju Patriots are clutch masters, with more close wins than BasStov Buccaneers (3 vs 0).
Nakajuju Patriots should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than BasStov Buccaneers (6 vs 5).
By position, Nakajuju Patriots have outscored BasStov Buccaneers at QB, K, and DEF this season.
Hey BasStov Buccaneers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Nakajuju Patriots
Good work, Nakajuju Patriots. Deploying a lineup that tallied nearly 79 points this past matchup.
BasStov Buccaneers
Just one make on three field goal tries? Seems like Michael Badgley might be kicking himself to the waiver wire after that sort of performance.