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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Nana Nancy
5-10 97.24
96.31
 
VS
proj
Kermit Mahomes
87.64 5-10
71.96

Kermit Mahomes top projections but lose to Nana Nancy, 97.24-87.64

Kermit Mahomes outperformed expectations, but it wasn't enough to change the result as Nana Nancy secured a 97.24-87.64 win. Kermit Mahomes nabbed a 2.8-point lead on Saturday behind Nyheim Hines, but Nana Nancy held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Jalen Hurts (296 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 38 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Tyreek Hill (12 Rec, 148 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Mark Andrews (10 Rec, 136 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and the New Orleans Saints defense (0 Pts Allowed, 302 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) carried the flag for Kermit Mahomes in the loss. This marks the second time this season Nana Nancy have taken down Kermit Mahomes, after winning 86.62-66.04 in their last matchup. Nana Nancy improve to 5-10 for the season, while Kermit Mahomes fall to 5-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Nana Nancy   Kermit Mahomes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Wilson Jr. (110 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) scored 17.9 points against the Falcons in Week 15. His scoring output was 65% more than his 10.85-point projection and was much higher than his 4.88-point season scoring average. Wilson Jr. will face the Titans next week.
Jeff Wilson Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Nana Nancy
Points
% of total points 97.24
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
28.64
21.47
29.5%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
20.8
12.99
21.4%
3
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB
17.9
10.85
18.4%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
14.2
11.72
14.6%
Kermit Mahomes
Points
% of total points 87.64
1
Mark Andrews
TE
25.6
9.67
29.2%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
18
3.89
20.5%
3
Matt Gay
K
10
9.3
11.4%
4
Devontae Booker
RB
8.2
2.05
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Mark Andrews had a 43-yard catch for Kermit Mahomes to contribute to a 49.50-33.60 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Nana Nancy   Kermit Mahomes

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Nana Nancy are doing a better job of that, averaging 94.17 versus Kermit Mahomes's 80.17.
Even the computers think Nana Nancy have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (101.38) than Kermit Mahomes (93.37).
Once Nana Nancy put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Kermit Mahomes (3 vs 2).
Nana Nancy should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Kermit Mahomes (5 vs 3).
By position, Nana Nancy have outscored Kermit Mahomes at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Hey Kermit Mahomes, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Nana Nancy
Creating mismatches is a big key to success in football. Our squad found one this past week and thoroughly outplayed Kermit Mahomes at the quarterback position (28.64 points to 5.24).
Kermit Mahomes
Happy holidays, Kermit Mahomes! We hope the GM of Nana Nancy will send a thank-you card for the gift of a fantasy football victory this past week.