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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Matt's Notable
10-5 88.56
103.85
 
VS
proj
James's Unmatched Team
48.18 5-10
87.41

Matt's Notable knock off James's Unmatched Team for fourth straight win, 88.56-48.18

Matt's Notable extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought win over James's Unmatched Team, earning an 88.56-48.18 victory. It was the fourth consecutive loss for James's Unmatched Team. Matt's Notable earned a 20.72-point lead on Saturday behind standout showings from Hunter Henry (6 Rec, 77 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Nick Folk (1-1 FG, 25 long, 2-2 XP) and never looked back. The Los Angeles Rams defense (9 points) and A.J. Green (8.4) led the charge for James's Unmatched Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Matt's Notable have knocked off James's Unmatched Team, after winning 136.64-113.1 in their last matchup. Matt's Notable (10-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. James's Unmatched Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Matt's Notable   James's Unmatched Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Vikings defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 15 points against their 7.79-point projection. In a 17-9 win over the Bears, they allowed only 9 points, surrendered 370 yards, and forced 3 fumbles. The Vikings defense ranks #10 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Rams next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Matt's Notable
Points
% of total points 88.56
1
Hunter Henry
TE
22.7
6.06
25.6%
2
Matthew Stafford
QB
16.46
21.57
18.6%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
15
7.79
16.9%
4
D'Onta Foreman
RB
14.5
9.21
16.4%
James's Unmatched Team
Points
% of total points 48.18
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
9
7.47
18.7%
2
A.J. Green
WR
8.4
11.86
17.4%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
7.4
14.44
15.4%
4
Carson Wentz
QB
6.98
18.74
14.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Brandon McManus had a 54-yard field goal for James's Unmatched Team, who trailed 45.10-39.18 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Matt's Notable   James's Unmatched Team

What If

Matt's Notable would have beaten three other teams besides James's Unmatched Team this week.
James's Unmatched Team would have lost to every other team in the league this week.
If Matt's Notable played James's Unmatched Team every week this season, they'd be 13-2.
Last week, Matt's Notable would have defeated James's Unmatched Team 84.58-64.3.
Matt's Notable would be 8-5 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as James's Unmatched Team.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Matt's Notable, James's Unmatched Team would be 2-11.
If Matt's Notable had played every team in the league each week, they would be 77-58.
If they played every team every week, James's Unmatched Team would be 28-107.

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