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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
HUNGRY DOG
10-5 89.49
115.32
 
VS
proj
Very inTimidating
73.67 8-7
98.5

HUNGRY DOG beat Very inTimidating for third straight win, 89.49-73.67

HUNGRY DOG extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over Very inTimidating, coming out on top with an 89.49-73.67 victory. Very inTimidating earned a 1.01-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding showings from the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, who allowed only 13 points, surrendered 318 yards, and forced 4 turnovers for 17.75 points, and Myles Gaskin, who ran for 54 yards (5.4 points). But HUNGRY DOG held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Travis Kelce (10 Rec, 191 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Justin Herbert (236 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 16 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). This marks the first time this season HUNGRY DOG have taken down Very inTimidating, after falling 93.46-87.92 in their last matchup. HUNGRY DOG will look to clinch the league title next week, while Very inTimidating seek to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  HUNGRY DOG   Very inTimidating

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Herbert (236 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 16 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) scored 27.04 points in a 34-28 lost to the Chiefs in Week 15. He scored right around his 26.75-point projection and overachieved for the eighth time this season. Herbert ranks #2 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
Justin Herbert

Top Player Comparison

HUNGRY DOG
Points
% of total points 89.49
1
Travis Kelce
TE
31.1
11.66
34.8%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
27.04
26.75
30.2%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
11.25
14.59
12.6%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
9.4
12.59
10.5%
Very inTimidating
Points
% of total points 73.67
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
29.22
25.96
39.7%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
17.75
12.91
24.1%
3
Brandon McManus
K
6
8.05
8.1%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
6
14.77
8.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Brandon McManus had a 54-yard field goal for Very inTimidating, helping the team to a 70.47-43.29 lead.

Points By Position

  HUNGRY DOG   Very inTimidating

Game Notes

HUNGRY DOG won even though only two of their nine starters scored higher than their point projections.
Very inTimidating had only two of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Very inTimidating can partially blame the loss on Austin Hooper, who didn't score any points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored below its projected point total.
The defeat puts an end to a four-game unbeaten streak for Very inTimidating.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with HUNGRY DOG. They got the W, but failed to cover the 16.82-point projected margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Aaron Rodgers put up 29.22 points, the highest score for a quarterback this week.

Coach Talk

HUNGRY DOG
Bravo on deploying a lineup that posted 89.49 points this past week. We took care of business and did what had to be done.
Very inTimidating
Unless Very inTimidating wants to go diva-mode on us, then "not seeing many opportunities" is not a reasonable excuse this time around. Our four pass-catchers (three WR and one TE) were targeted a grand total of 21 times in Week 15. Chemistry seems to be the primary issue, as that group hauled in only eight catches.