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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Dr. Noodle Dew
8-7 253.86
252.76
 
VS
proj
Lions Not Sheep
212.68 8-7
235.61

Despite top scorer Hurts, Lions Not Sheep fall to Dr. Noodle Dew, 253.86-212.68

Lions Not Sheep had the highest scorer in the league this week with QB Jalen Hurts posting 38.7 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Dr. Noodle Dew, who came from behind to earn a 253.86-212.68 win. After trailing 212.68-207.16 heading into Monday night, Dr. Noodle Dew charged back behind Aaron Jones (20.6 points) and Quay Walker (17.5). Jalen Hurts (315 Pass Yds, 61 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs) and Rashaan Evans (10 Tackles, 1 Sack) carried the flag for Lions Not Sheep in the loss. This marks the second time this season Dr. Noodle Dew have beaten Lions Not Sheep, after winning 237.18-181 in their last matchup. Dr. Noodle Dew will look to clinch the league title next week, while Lions Not Sheep seek to bounce back and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Dr. Noodle Dew   Lions Not Sheep

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Lawrence (318 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 21 Rush Yds) scored 29.82 points in a 40-34 win over the Cowboys in Week 15. His scoring output was 67.8% more than his 17.77-point projection and was much higher than his 18.25-point season scoring average. Lawrence ranks #7 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jets next week.
Trevor Lawrence

Top Player Comparison

Dr. Noodle Dew
Points
% of total points 253.86
1
Trevor Lawrence
QB
29.82
17.77
11.7%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
26.3
17.52
10.4%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
23
14.69
9.1%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
20.6
15.25
8.1%
Lions Not Sheep
Points
% of total points 212.68
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
38.7
26.05
18.2%
2
Rashaan Evans
LB
18.5
17.23
8.7%
3
James Conner
RB
18.1
15.08
8.5%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
17.8
14.97
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Dr. Noodle Dew had a 120.02-107.88 lead. For Dr. Noodle Dew, Trevor Lawrence had a 59-yard touchdown pass. Jalen Hurts had a 22-yard touchdown run and a 68-yard pass for Lions Not Sheep, while Jared Goff had a 51-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Derek Carr had a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass for Dr. Noodle Dew, who trailed 187.68-184.16 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  Dr. Noodle Dew   Lions Not Sheep

What If

Dr. Noodle Dew would have beaten only two other teams besides Lions Not Sheep this week.
Lions Not Sheep would have lost to just two other teams besides Dr. Noodle Dew this week.
Dr. Noodle Dew would be 6-9 if they played Lions Not Sheep every week.
Dr. Noodle Dew would be 8-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Lions Not Sheep.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Dr. Noodle Dew, Lions Not Sheep would be 5-7.
If Dr. Noodle Dew had played every team in the league each week, they would be 72-56-1.
If they played every team every week, Lions Not Sheep would be 72-57.

Coach Talk

Dr. Noodle Dew
Putting together a lineup that won by more than 41 points this past week... we took care of business and did what we had to do.
Lions Not Sheep
Tis the season, Lions Not Sheep! We hope the GM of Dr. Noodle Dew will send a thank-you card for the gift of a fantasy football victory this past week.