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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Long Island Steelers
9-6 110.48
117.38
 
VS
proj
Sada's Gardeners
91.06 9-6
115.83

Sada's Gardeners fall short of projections, succumb to Long Island Steelers, 110.48-91.06

Sada's Gardeners failed to bring their A game, coming up short of their projected point total, as Long Island Steelers came back for a 110.48-91.06 victory. Long Island Steelers trailed 81.96-86.38 heading into Monday night, but the unit came storming back behind the Minnesota Vikings defense (9 Pts Allowed, 370 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) and Darnell Mooney (5 Rec, 63 Rec Yds). Mark Andrews (10 Rec, 136 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Leonard Fournette (34 Rush Yds, 33 Rec Yds) were the leaders for Sada's Gardeners in the loss. This marks the second time this season Long Island Steelers have beaten Sada's Gardeners, after winning 73.84-62.4 in their last matchup. Long Island Steelers will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while Sada's Gardeners seek to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Long Island Steelers   Sada's Gardeners

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Bears in Week 15, the Vikings defense allowed only 9 points, surrendered 370 yards, and forced 3 fumbles. In doing so, they put up 15 points to nearly double their 7.79-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Long Island Steelers this week. Next week, the Vikings will go up against the Rams.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Long Island Steelers
Points
% of total points 110.48
1
Keenan Allen
WR
16.8
14.13
15.2%
2
Dalton Schultz
TE
16.7
9.89
15.1%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
15
7.79
13.6%
4
D'Onta Foreman
RB
14.5
9.21
13.1%
Sada's Gardeners
Points
% of total points 91.06
1
Mark Andrews
TE
30.6
12.14
33.6%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
10.2
15.08
11.2%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
10
9.38
11%
4
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
9
9.03
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kyler Murray had a 26-yard touchdown pass for Long Island Steelers, helping the team to a 72.98-35.40 lead.
Sunday Late
Mark Andrews had a 43-yard catch for Sada's Gardeners, who trailed 86.38-66.00 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Long Island Steelers   Sada's Gardeners

StatSmack

You're not even getting their "A" game. Long Island Steelers have a winning record vs Sada's Gardeners this season despite scoring less against them on average (92.16) than their overall season average (99.66).
Sada's Gardeners are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Long Island Steelers (4 vs 3).
Long Island Steelers play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Sada's Gardeners (1).
Long Island Steelers have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Sada's Gardeners (3 vs 2).
By position, Long Island Steelers have outscored Sada's Gardeners at WR this season.
Hey Sada's Gardeners, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Long Island Steelers
Hey, creating mismatches is the key to football, right? We really took that to heart this week by doubling up Sada's Gardeners at the wide receiver position (39.3 points to 17.5).
Sada's Gardeners
Happy holidays, Sada's Gardeners! We hope the GM of Long Island Steelers will send a thank-you card for the gift of a fantasy football victory this past week.