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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Talons VI
11-4 123.8
125.61
 
VS
proj
Leon's Crazy Team
108.6 7-8
100.78

Talons VI knock off Leon's Crazy Team for fifth straight win, 123.8-108.6

Talons VI extended their win streak to five games with a hard-fought win over Leon's Crazy Team, securing a 123.8-108.6 victory. Leon's Crazy Team grabbed a 9-point lead on Saturday behind Tyreek Hill (17.4 points) and Adam Thielen (11.6), but Talons VI held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Jalen Hurts (36.7 points) and Dalvin Cook (25). Joe Burrow (200 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and AJ Dillon (36 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 35 Rec Yds) led the way for Leon's Crazy Team in the loss. This marks the first time this season Talons VI have beaten Leon's Crazy Team, after falling 117.2-83.9 in their last matchup. Talons VI (11-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Leon's Crazy Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 7-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Talons VI   Leon's Crazy Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 190 yards from scrimmage and catching a touchdown pass against the Colts, Cook scored 25 points this week. His scoring output was 71.1% more than his 14.61-point projection and was much higher than his 13.43-point season scoring average. Cook ranks #31 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
Dalvin Cook

Top Player Comparison

Talons VI
Points
% of total points 123.8
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
36.7
26.05
29.6%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
25
14.61
20.2%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
22.6
16.57
18.3%
4
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
15.5
15.76
12.5%
Leon's Crazy Team
Points
% of total points 108.6
1
Joe Burrow
QB
25.8
21.1
23.8%
2
AJ Dillon
RB
20.6
9.42
19%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
17.4
15.42
16%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
12
16.29
11%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with big-time moments for both teams Saturday, but after all was said and done, Leon's Crazy Team boasted a 34.0-25.0 lead. For Talons VI, Dalvin Cook had a 64-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard run. Tyreek Hill had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Leon's Crazy Team, while Justin Tucker had a 53-yard field goal.
Sunday Early
Jalen Hurts hit A.J. Brown for a 68-yard pass for Talons VI. Hurts also lit up the scoreboard with a 22-yard touchdown run and a 45-yard pass, contributing to a 108.3-40.3 lead for Talons VI.

Points By Position

  Talons VI   Leon's Crazy Team

StatSmack

Talons VI are on a roll, with victories in five straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Leon's Crazy Team need some help then, averaging just 102.13 versus Talons VI's 122.29.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Talons VI (11-4) have a better record than Leon's Crazy Team (7-8).
Even the computers think Talons VI have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (117.46) than Leon's Crazy Team (101.08).
Once Talons VI put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Leon's Crazy Team (7 vs 2).
By position, Talons VI have outscored Leon's Crazy Team at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Talons VI don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Talons VI had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Leon's Crazy Team (2).
Talons VI are in the playoffs. Leon's Crazy Team are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Leon's Crazy Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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