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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
GreatPlainsDrifters
8-7 94.1
137.23
 
VS
proj
Enforcers
93.35 7-7
134.76

GreatPlainsDrifters come up short of predictions, come back to beat Enforcers in 94.10-93.35 duel

Both teams failed to bring their A game, coming up short of projections, but GreatPlainsDrifters did enough to get the best of Enforcers. Predicted to prevail by a score of 137.23-134.76, GreatPlainsDrifters rallied to earn a 94.10-93.35 victory over Enforcers. Despite trailing 76.85-63.80 heading into Monday night, GreatPlainsDrifters came back behind Bryan Edwards (9.8 points). Deebo Samuel (29 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 60 Rec Yds) and Ezekiel Elliott (52 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 20 Rec Yds) did their part for Enforcers in the loss. This marks the first time this season GreatPlainsDrifters have taken down Enforcers, after falling 163.65-124.85 in their last matchup. GreatPlainsDrifters improve to 8-7 for the season, while Enforcers fall to 7-7.

Matchup Timeline

  GreatPlainsDrifters   Enforcers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 27-17 win over the Football Team, Goedert scored 20.5 points to nearly double his 11-point projection. He caught 7 passes for 135 yards to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on GreatPlainsDrifters this week. In Week 16, Goedert and the Eagles will face the Giants.
Dallas Goedert

Top Player Comparison

GreatPlainsDrifters
Points
% of total points 94.1
1
Dallas Goedert
TE
20.5
11
21.8%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
17.15
30.63
18.2%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
15.45
17.58
16.4%
4
Bryan Edwards
WR
9.8
7.09
10.4%
Enforcers
Points
% of total points 93.35
1
Deebo Samuel
WR
18.9
14.07
20.2%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
16.2
15.86
17.4%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
14.75
29.23
15.8%
4
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
9
7.47
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kyler Murray had a 26-yard touchdown pass for GreatPlainsDrifters, who trailed 50.85-30.85 after the early action.
Sunday Late
Brandon McManus had a 54-yard field goal for GreatPlainsDrifters, who trailed 76.85-52.30 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  GreatPlainsDrifters   Enforcers

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. GreatPlainsDrifters are doing a better job of that, averaging 138.66 versus Enforcers's 127.31.
Even the computers think GreatPlainsDrifters have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (148.09) than Enforcers (138.78).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Enforcers has left more points on the bench this season (834.75) than GreatPlainsDrifters (500.45).
Once GreatPlainsDrifters put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Enforcers (5 vs 4).
GreatPlainsDrifters are clutch masters, with more close wins than Enforcers (1 vs 0).
GreatPlainsDrifters have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Enforcers (71 vs 58).
By position, GreatPlainsDrifters have outscored Enforcers at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
GreatPlainsDrifters has a higher average scoring margin (11) than Enforcers this season (7).
The starters for GreatPlainsDrifters had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Enforcers (0).
Hey Enforcers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

GreatPlainsDrifters
We wonder if the GM of GreatPlainsDrifters was feeling a bit squeamish this one? In a matchup that was ultimately decided by a mere 0.75 points, Brandon McManus (1-of-2 on the day) thought that going 2-for-2 on field goals would've been just a bit too boring. Remember kids, every point matters!
Enforcers
Hey, Enforcers, what'd your wideouts do to tick off their quarterbacks this week? With just 18 total targets in Week 15, our five wide receivers obviously got on their respective QBs' bad sides.