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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Kayfabe
8-7 110.04
91.37
 
VS
proj
Gareth
55.47 5-10
86.52

Kayfabe hand Gareth fifth consecutive loss in 110.04-55.47 rout

Kayfabe cruised to a 110.04-55.47 victory to hand Gareth their fifth consecutive loss. Gareth earned a 1.33-point lead on Thursday, but Kayfabe held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Jeff Wilson Jr., who ran for 110 yards and a touchdown for 18.9 points, and the New Orleans Saints defense, who didn't allow any points, surrendered 302 yards, and forced 2 turnovers (18 points). Nick Chubb (15.3 points) and Dak Prescott (8.24) did everything they could for Gareth in the loss. This marks the second time this season Kayfabe have gotten the best of Gareth, after winning 103.9-62.36 in their last matchup. Kayfabe improve to 8-7 for the season, while Gareth fall to 5-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Kayfabe   Gareth

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 9-0 win over the Buccaneers, the Saints defense scored 18 points to more-than-quadruple their 3.89-point projection. They didn't allow any points, surrendered 302 yards, and forced 2 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. In Week 16, the Saints will battle the Dolphins.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Kayfabe
Points
% of total points 110.04
1
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB
18.9
10.85
17.2%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
18
3.89
16.4%
3
Tyler Boyd
WR
15.6
5.9
14.2%
4
D'Onta Foreman
RB
14.5
8.66
13.2%
Gareth
Points
% of total points 55.47
1
Nick Chubb
RB
15.3
13.75
27.6%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
8.24
20.63
14.9%
3
The Detroit Lions defense
DEF
8
3.34
14.4%
4
David Montgomery
RB
6.3
12.83
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Ameer Abdullah had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Kayfabe to contribute to a 32.00-27.87 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Kayfabe who took the lead, 79.30-33.87. For Kayfabe, Tyler Boyd had a 56-yard touchdown catch. Brandon McManus made the highlight reel for Gareth with a 54-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Kayfabe   Gareth

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Gareth, Kayfabe averaged more points (106.97) than they usually score (95.51).
Gareth would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last five matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Gareth need some help then, averaging just 88.38 versus Kayfabe's 95.51.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Kayfabe (8-7) have a better record than Gareth (5-10).
Kayfabe don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Gareth (3 vs 2).
Kayfabe are clutch masters, with more close wins than Gareth (3 vs 0).
Kayfabe should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Gareth (7 vs 4).
By position, Kayfabe have outscored Gareth at RB, TE, and K this season.
The starters for Kayfabe had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Gareth (1).
Hey Gareth, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Kayfabe
Nice job, Kayfabe. Kudos on fielding a lineup that blew the opponent out by a whopping 54.57 points in Week 15.
Gareth
It's entirely possible that Gareth could be a better talent scout in real football than in fantasy. Accumulating just 12 total targets in Week 15, their four starting pass-catchers (three WR, one TE) apparently made most of their contributions by running decoy routes and blocking downfield.