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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Greg's Grinders
14-1 322.4
315.4
 
VS
proj
Damage Control
304.6 5-10
272.13

Greg's Grinders knock off Damage Control for fifth straight win, 322.40-304.60

Greg's Grinders extended their win streak to five games with a hard-fought win over Damage Control, earning a 322.40-304.60 victory. It was the fifth consecutive loss for Damage Control. Damage Control nabbed a 31.45-point lead on Thursday, but Greg's Grinders held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Joe Burrow (200 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and A.J. Brown (9 Rec, 181 Rec Yds). Josh Allen (55.4 points) and Jeremy Chinn (28) did everything they could for Damage Control in the loss. This marks the third time this season Greg's Grinders have beaten Damage Control, after winning 335.02-204.25 in their last matchup. Greg's Grinders will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while Damage Control attempt to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Greg's Grinders   Damage Control

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Barkley scored 31.55 points against the Commanders in Week 15 to beat his 21.59-point projection. He racked up 120 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Greg's Grinders this week. In Week 16, Barkley and the Giants will battle the Vikings.
Saquon Barkley

Top Player Comparison

Greg's Grinders
Points
% of total points 322.4
1
Joe Burrow
QB
42.3
35.35
13.1%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
33.15
23.01
10.3%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
31.55
21.59
9.8%
4
Logan Wilson
LB
29.5
16.22
9.2%
Damage Control
Points
% of total points 304.6
1
Josh Allen
QB
55.4
39.13
18.2%
2
Jeremy Chinn
S
28
15.55
9.2%
3
Diontae Johnson
WR
24.85
14.44
8.2%
4
Eric Kendricks
LB
24
19.12
7.9%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Josh Allen had a 45-yard pass and a 44-yard run for Damage Control, contributing to a 157.65-32.35 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Damage Control became the proud owner of a 264.35-118.55 lead. For Greg's Grinders, A.J. Brown had a 68-yard catch. Brett Maher made the highlight reel for Damage Control with a 53-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Greg's Grinders   Damage Control

StatSmack

Greg's Grinders are unbeaten against Damage Control this season, with a record of 3-0.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Damage Control this season, Greg's Grinders have averaged more points (319.46) than they usually score this season (299.42).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Greg's Grinders have won five straight matchups, while Damage Control have dropped their last five.
We heard scoring helps you win. Greg's Grinders are doing a better job of that, averaging 299.42 versus Damage Control's 241.53.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Greg's Grinders (14-1) have a better record than Damage Control (5-10).
Even the machines think Greg's Grinders have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (299.48) than Damage Control (258.05).
Once Greg's Grinders put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Damage Control (2 vs 0).
Greg's Grinders are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Damage Control (0 vs 2).
Greg's Grinders should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Damage Control (9 vs 6).
Damage Control have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than Greg's Grinders (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Greg's Grinders have outscored Damage Control at QB, RB, WR, and TE this season.
Greg's Grinders don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 51 points, highest in the league.
Hey Damage Control, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Greg's Grinders
Kudos on deploying a lineup that registered more than 322 points this past week. We deem that to be a job well done.
Damage Control
Happy holidays, Damage Control! We hope the GM of Greg's Grinders will send a thank-you card for the gift of a fantasy football victory this past week.