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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
LosingMyReligion
6-9 110.53
139.13
 
VS
proj
Eggy’s Power
107.03 6-9
214.53

Offensively challenged LosingMyReligion knock off Eggy’s Power in 110.53-107.03 thriller

Ranking 11th in the league in points scored for the week, LosingMyReligion were fortunate to earn a victory against an opponent that had an even worse week, eking out a 110.53-107.03 victory over Eggy’s Power. Eggy’s Power had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. LosingMyReligion led 96.83-86.58 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 20.45 points from Dalvin Cook and Myles Garrett on Monday night for Eggy’s Power. The Buffalo Bills defense (21 points) and Davante Adams (20) were the stars for LosingMyReligion in the win. This marks the second time this season LosingMyReligion have beaten Eggy’s Power, after winning 189.77-133.82 in their last matchup. LosingMyReligion ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-9. Eggy’s Power will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  LosingMyReligion   Eggy’s Power

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bills defense (14 Pts Allowed, 275 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) scored 21 points against the Panthers in Week 15. Their scoring output was 33.2% more than their 15.76-point projection and was much higher than their 13.8-point season scoring average. The Bills defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Patriots next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

LosingMyReligion
Points
% of total points 110.53
1
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
21
15.76
19%
2
Davante Adams
WR
20
24.91
18.1%
3
Joe Burrow
QB
19.38
28.07
17.5%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
15.55
21.99
14.1%
Eggy’s Power
Points
% of total points 107.03
1
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
22
13.51
20.6%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
21.38
37.83
20%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
12.7
32.49
11.9%
4
Marquise Brown
WR
10.3
14.87
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kyler Murray had a 26-yard touchdown pass for Eggy’s Power, helping the team to a 66.78-57.45 lead.
Sunday Late
Joe Burrow had a 56-yard touchdown pass for LosingMyReligion, contributing to a 96.83-86.58 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  LosingMyReligion   Eggy’s Power

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Eggy’s Power, LosingMyReligion averaged more points (150.15) than they usually score (127.45).
You can't win if you don't play. Eggy’s Power has left more points on the bench this season (718.23) than LosingMyReligion (584.09).
LosingMyReligion laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (4) than Eggy’s Power (1).
LosingMyReligion are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Eggy’s Power (1 vs 3).
Eggy’s Power have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than LosingMyReligion (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, LosingMyReligion have outscored Eggy’s Power at WR and TE this season.
The starters for LosingMyReligion had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Eggy’s Power (1).
Hey Eggy’s Power, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

LosingMyReligion
Football is all about creating mismatches. We really took that to heart this week by nearly quadrupling Eggy’s Power at the wide receiver position (45.05 points to 11.6).
Eggy’s Power
Eggy’s Power will find it tough to complain about lack of opportunity this past week. Our pass-catching corps (three WR, one TE) collectively received a hearty 31 targets in Week 15. Timing and chemistry appear to be issues as that group tallied only 16 catches.