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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Mayfields
10-5 134.22
136.45
 
VS
proj
Michael's Misfits
128.26 9-6
124.52

Despite top scorer Kupp, Michael's Misfits fall to Mayfields, 134.22-128.26

Michael's Misfits had the top scorer in the matchup with WR Cooper Kupp racking up 25.7 points, the third-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Mayfields, who secured a 134.22-128.26 win. Mayfields never trailed in this one after taking a 21.2-point lead on Saturday behind Hunter Henry (19.7 points) and Nyheim Hines (6.8). Cooper Kupp (9 Rec, 136 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Gabriel Davis (5 Rec, 85 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) led the charge for Michael's Misfits in the loss. This marks the second time this season Mayfields have knocked off Michael's Misfits, after winning 128.74-113.12 in their last matchup. Mayfields will look to clinch the league title next week, while Michael's Misfits seek to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Mayfields   Michael's Misfits

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 25 points against their 3.78-point projection. In a 9-0 win over the Buccaneers, they didn't allow any points, surrendered 302 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. The Saints defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Mayfields
Points
% of total points 134.22
1
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
25
3.78
18.6%
2
Hunter Henry
TE
19.7
4.69
14.7%
3
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
15.8
22.67
11.8%
4
Deebo Samuel
WR
14.9
10.9
11.1%
Michael's Misfits
Points
% of total points 128.26
1
Cooper Kupp
WR
25.7
14.62
20%
2
Gabriel Davis
WR
20.5
6.9
16%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
15.3
13.75
11.9%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
14.2
11.72
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Gabriel Davis had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Michael's Misfits, who trailed 62.82-27.20 after the early action.

Points By Position

  Mayfields   Michael's Misfits

What If

Mayfields would have beaten five other teams besides Michael's Misfits this week.
Michael's Misfits would have lost to just one other team besides Mayfields this week.
If they played Michael's Misfits every week, Mayfields would be 6-9 this season.
Mayfields would be 7-6 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Michael's Misfits.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Mayfields, Michael's Misfits would be 8-5.
If Mayfields had played every team in the league each week, they would be 161-84.
If they played every team every week, Michael's Misfits would be 176-69.

Coach Talk

Mayfields
Putting together a starting crew that earned over 134 points this past week... we took care of business and did what had to be done.
Michael's Misfits
Talk about under-utilized: The starting backfield for Michael's Misfits collectively recorded only five targets this past week.