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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Weaver’s Believers
10-5 175.6
141
 
VS
proj
Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam
137.48 5-10
133.47

Weaver’s Believers outperform expectations, defeat Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam in 175.60-137.48 romp

Weaver’s Believers rose to the occasion, rolling to a 175.60-137.48 victory over Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam. Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam earned a 25.80-point lead on Thursday, but Weaver’s Believers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Jerick McKinnon (34.2 points) and Joe Burrow (24.8). Christian McCaffrey (25.8 points) and DeVonta Smith (17.6) carried the flag for Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam in the loss. This marks the second time this season Weaver’s Believers have taken down Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam, after winning 135.78-126.22 in their last matchup. Weaver’s Believers (10-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Weaver’s Believers   Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

McLaughlin (5-5 FG, 52 long, 3-3 XP) scored 21 points in a 39-36 lost to the Vikings in Week 15. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 7.84-point projection and was much higher than his 14-point season scoring average. McLaughlin ranks #8 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Chargers next week.
Chase McLaughlin

Top Player Comparison

Weaver’s Believers
Points
% of total points 175.6
1
Jerick McKinnon
RB
34.2
14.28
19.5%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
24.8
20.32
14.1%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
22.3
15.05
12.7%
4
Chase McLaughlin
K
21
7.84
12%
Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam
Points
% of total points 137.48
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
25.8
20.5
18.8%
2
DeVonta Smith
WR
17.6
14.3
12.8%
3
Tom Brady
QB
16.58
16.95
12.1%
4
Garrett Wilson
WR
13.8
13.89
10%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Chase McLaughlin had a 52-yard field goal for Weaver’s Believers, contributing to a 40.00-31.90 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Weaver’s Believers became the proud owner of a 98.50-73.00 lead. For Weaver’s Believers, Jerick McKinnon had a 26-yard touchdown run and a 20-yard touchdown catch. DeVonta Smith had a 45-yard catch for Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam, while Chuba Hubbard had a 45-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Nick Folk had a 54-yard field goal for Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam, who trailed 160.60-128.88 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Weaver’s Believers   Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam

What If

Weaver’s Believers would have beaten every other team in the league this week.
Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam would have lost to five other teams besides Weaver’s Believers this week.
If they played Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam every week, Weaver’s Believers would be 10-5 this season.
Last week, Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam would have gotten the victory over Weaver’s Believers 125.82-108.16.
Weaver’s Believers would be 5-8 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Weaver’s Believers, Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam would be 4-9.
If Weaver’s Believers had played every team in the league each week, they would be 104-61.
If they played every team every week, Josh's Unrealistically BadTeam would be 66-99.

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