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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Figg NEWTRONS
6-9 83
118.3
 
VS
proj
Carl's Team
68 4-11
88.49

Offensively challenged Figg NEWTRONS defeat Carl's Team, 83-68

With the eighth-ranked point total in the league for the week, Figg NEWTRONS were fortunate to earn a victory against a foe that performed even worse, coming out on top with an 83-68 victory over Carl's Team. Figg NEWTRONS never trailed in this one after nabbing a 5-point lead on Saturday behind Nick Folk. Matt Ryan (236 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 20 Rush Yds) and Nick Chubb (91 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) did their part for Carl's Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Figg NEWTRONS have gotten the best of Carl's Team, after winning 126-71 in their last matchup. Figg NEWTRONS ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-9. Carl's Team will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 4-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Figg NEWTRONS   Carl's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Schultz overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 12 points against his 6.81-point projection. During a 21-6 win over the Giants, he caught 8 passes for 67 yards and a touchdown. Schultz ranks #96 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Football Team next week.
Dalton Schultz

Top Player Comparison

Figg NEWTRONS
Points
% of total points 83
1
Kyler Murray
QB
17
30.04
20.5%
2
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
17
24.47
20.5%
3
Miles Sanders
RB
14
10.66
16.9%
4
Dalton Schultz
TE
12
6.81
14.5%
Carl's Team
Points
% of total points 68
1
Matt Ryan
QB
17
22.35
25%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
15
13.22
22.1%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
13
25.63
19.1%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
9
11.36
13.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kyler Murray had a 26-yard touchdown pass for Figg NEWTRONS, contributing to a 46-29 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Matt Ryan had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass for Carl's Team, who trailed 66-46 after the late games.

Points By Position

  Figg NEWTRONS   Carl's Team

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Carl's Team. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Figg NEWTRONS are doing a better job of that, averaging 109.73 versus Carl's Team's 83.27.
Even the machines think Figg NEWTRONS have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (118.36) than Carl's Team (96.19).
Carl's Team are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Figg NEWTRONS (6 vs 3).
Figg NEWTRONS should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Carl's Team (4 vs 3).
Figg NEWTRONS have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Carl's Team (55 vs 41).
By position, Figg NEWTRONS have outscored Carl's Team at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about Carl's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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