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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Traffic Whack
9-6 128.6
141.51
 
VS
proj
Stugots
122.3 8-7
123.32

Despite top scorer Mahomes, Stugots fall to Traffic Whack, 128.6-122.3

Stugots had the highest scorer in the matchup with QB Patrick Mahomes accumulating 35.6 points, the third-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Traffic Whack, who earned a 128.6-122.3 win. Stugots earned a 35.6-point lead on Thursday behind a standout performance from Patrick Mahomes (410 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 32 Rush Yds). But Traffic Whack held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Josh Allen (210 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 24 Rush Yds) and Russell Gage (8 Rec, 91 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). This marks the third time this season Traffic Whack have knocked off Stugots, after winning 118.3-84.22 in their last matchup. Traffic Whack will look to clinch the league title next week, while Stugots seek to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Traffic Whack   Stugots

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Dolphins defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 9 points against their 8.61-point projection. In a 31-24 win over the Jets, they allowed 24 points, surrendered 228 yards, and forced a fumble. The Dolphins defense ranks #9 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Saints next week.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

Traffic Whack
Points
% of total points 128.6
1
Josh Allen
QB
26.8
27.07
20.8%
2
Russell Gage
WR
23.1
10.41
18%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
23
21.07
17.9%
4
James Robinson
RB
17.8
15.2
13.8%
Stugots
Points
% of total points 122.3
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
35.6
28.42
29.1%
2
Brandin Cooks
WR
29.2
13.87
23.9%
3
Kyle Pitts
TE
11.7
10.02
9.6%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
11.2
16.12
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Patrick Mahomes had a 34-yard touchdown pass and a 69-yard pass for Stugots, contributing to a 35.6-0.0 lead for Stugots.
Saturday
Jonathan Taylor had a 67-yard touchdown run for Traffic Whack, who trailed 35.6-23.0 after Saturday's games.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Traffic Whack had an 88.9-77.2 lead. For Traffic Whack, Josh Allen had a 20-yard touchdown pass. Brandin Cooks made the highlight reel for Stugots with a 43-yard touchdown catch and a 22-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, but after all was said and done, Traffic Whack had a 128.6-93.2 lead. For Traffic Whack, Russell Gage had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Kyle Pitts made the highlight reel for Stugots with a 49-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Traffic Whack   Stugots

Game Notes

Just four of the nine starting players on Traffic Whack exceeded their scoring projections.
Stugots had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
The two highest scorers for Stugots (Patrick Mahomes and Brandin Cooks) scored more points than Josh Allen, the leading scorer for Traffic Whack.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
Stugots ranked 3rd in the league in scoring this week, while Traffic Whack put up the 2nd-best score.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Traffic Whack. They got the W, but failed to cover the 18.19-point projected margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Patrick Mahomes put up 35.6 points, the third-best score in the league this week.

Coach Talk

Traffic Whack
Good work, Traffic Whack. Deploying a lineup that registered 128.6 points this past matchup.
Stugots
Tis the season, Stugots! We hope the GM of Traffic Whack will pen a thank-you card for the generous gift you offered them this past week.