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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
brian's Nifty Team
9-6 154.2
126.5
 
VS
proj
Eddie Mush
90.92 9-6
127.73

brian's Nifty Team top projections, earn win over Eddie Mush in 154.20-90.92 blowout

brian's Nifty Team stepped up, cruising to a 154.20-90.92 victory over Eddie Mush, who fell short of projections. Eddie Mush earned a 3.00-point lead on Thursday, but brian's Nifty Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Latavius Murray, who racked up 142 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 24.2 points, and Saquon Barkley, who racked up 120 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (23 points). The Baltimore Ravens defense (15 points) and Austin Ekeler (15) led the way for Eddie Mush in the loss. This marks the first time this season brian's Nifty Team have beaten Eddie Mush, after falling 141.3-130.8 in their last matchup. brian's Nifty Team will look to keep the streak alive in the Championship next week, while Eddie Mush seek to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  brian's Nifty Team   Eddie Mush

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Murray overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 24.2 points against his 12.15-point projection. During a 24-15 win over the Cardinals, he racked up 142 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. Murray will face the Rams next week.
Latavius Murray

Top Player Comparison

brian's Nifty Team
Points
% of total points 154.2
1
Latavius Murray
RB
24.2
12.15
15.7%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
23
14.69
14.9%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
22.3
15.05
14.5%
4
DeVonta Smith
WR
20.6
14.3
13.4%
Eddie Mush
Points
% of total points 90.92
1
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
15
10.47
16.5%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
15
21.2
16.5%
3
Darren Waller
TE
13.8
9.63
15.2%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
13
17.78
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Justin Tucker had a 53-yard field goal for brian's Nifty Team, who trailed 27.80-5.00 after Saturday's games.
Sunday Early
DeVonta Smith had a 45-yard catch for brian's Nifty Team, contributing to a 55.80-30.10 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Darren Waller had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Eddie Mush, who trailed 121.30-83.62 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  brian's Nifty Team   Eddie Mush

StatSmack

You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. brian's Nifty Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (621.28) than Eddie Mush (750.26).
brian's Nifty Team laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Eddie Mush (0).
brian's Nifty Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Eddie Mush (10 vs 7).
Eddie Mush have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than brian's Nifty Team (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, brian's Nifty Team have outscored Eddie Mush at WR, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for brian's Nifty Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Eddie Mush (1).
Hey Eddie Mush, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

brian's Nifty Team
Only one field goal on three attempts? It's quite possible that Justin Tucker just kicked himself to the waiver wire after this effort.
Eddie Mush
Happy holidays, Eddie Mush! We hope the GM of brian's Nifty Team will write a thank-you card for the generous 90.92-point gift this past week.