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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Detroit Lions
12-3 213.82
233.82
 
VS
proj
Baltimore Ravens
205.8 14-1
243.91

Baltimore Ravens come up short of predictions, succumb to Detroit Lions in 213.82-205.80 battle

There's no way around it, Baltimore Ravens didn't do their job, at least based on projections, as Detroit Lions narrowly earned a 213.82-205.80 victory. Detroit Lions led 211.22-205.80 heading into Monday night with two players left to play. They were fortunate to have the lead already, as Jaylen Samuels (2.6 points) didn't do much to pad their point total. Tom Brady (27.4 points) and Travis Kelce (22.8) did everything they could for Baltimore Ravens in defeat. Detroit Lions will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while Baltimore Ravens attempt to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Detroit Lions   Baltimore Ravens

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 3 passes for 57 yards and a touchdown against the Bears, Conklin tallied 14.7 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 5.52-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Conklin will face the Saints next week.
Tyler Conklin

Top Player Comparison

Detroit Lions
Points
% of total points 213.82
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
37.22
27.42
17.4%
2
DeForest Buckner
DT
23.5
8.66
11%
3
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
22.3
16.5
10.4%
4
Tyler Conklin
TE
14.7
5.52
6.9%
Baltimore Ravens
Points
% of total points 205.8
1
Tom Brady
QB
27.4
25.41
13.3%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
22.8
18.12
11.1%
3
Tyler Higbee
TE
16.7
7.67
8.1%
4
Keke Coutee
WR
14.3
11.15
6.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Detroit Lions who owned the lead, 186.02-141.80. Lamar Jackson had a 44-yard pass for Detroit Lions, while Tyler Conklin had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for Baltimore Ravens with a 46-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Tyler Higbee had a 44-yard catch for Baltimore Ravens, who trailed 207.92-205.80 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Detroit Lions   Baltimore Ravens

What If

Detroit Lions would have beaten only three other teams besides Baltimore Ravens this week.
Baltimore Ravens would have lost to just three other teams besides Detroit Lions this week.
Detroit Lions would be 7-8 if they played Baltimore Ravens every week.
Detroit Lions would be 13-1 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Baltimore Ravens.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens would be 12-2.
If Detroit Lions had played every team in the league each week, they would be 182-79.
If they played every team every week, Baltimore Ravens would be 212-49.

Coach Talk

Detroit Lions
Hey, we do appreciate the confidence this past week, Detroit Lions. It's a bold move to deploy a player with zero points (Eric Ebron), while still getting the W.
Baltimore Ravens
Hey now, talk about old-school ground n' pound: The starting RBs for Baltimore Ravens collectively recorded only five targets this past week.