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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Threat Level Midnigh
8-7 377.9
417.63
 
VS
proj
NY Giants /Big Blue
350.28 10-5
425.82

NY Giants /Big Blue fall short of predictions, succumb to Threat Level Midnigh, 377.90-350.28

There's no sugarcoating it, NY Giants /Big Blue underdelivered, at least compared to projections, as Threat Level Midnigh earned a 377.90-350.28 victory. NY Giants /Big Blue took a 20.33-point lead on Thursday, but Threat Level Midnigh held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Dak Prescott (256 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 20 Rush Yds) and CeeDee Lamb (7 Rec, 126 Rec Yds). Joe Burrow (66 points) and Josh Jacobs (42.46) carried the flag for NY Giants /Big Blue in the loss. This marks the first time this season Threat Level Midnigh have knocked off NY Giants /Big Blue, after falling 433.15-311.33 in their last matchup. Threat Level Midnigh will look to clinch the league title next week, while NY Giants /Big Blue seek to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Threat Level Midnigh   NY Giants /Big Blue

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 9 tackles against the Ravens, Johnson III scored 13.5 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 6.38-point projection and was much higher than his 7.21-point season scoring average. Johnson III ranks #1 among fantasy Ss this season and will face the Saints next week.
John Johnson III

Top Player Comparison

Threat Level Midnigh
Points
% of total points 377.9
1
Dak Prescott
QB
59.3
59.64
15.7%
2
CeeDee Lamb
WR
43.13
41.96
11.4%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
40.54
41.83
10.7%
4
Jaylen Waddle
WR
34
33.59
9%
NY Giants /Big Blue
Points
% of total points 350.28
1
Joe Burrow
QB
66
57.54
18.8%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
42.46
45.71
12.1%
3
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
35.42
36.91
10.1%
4
Brian Robinson Jr.
RB
29.13
33.52
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with standout moments on both teams Saturday, but it was Threat Level Midnigh who claimed the lead, 112.63-97.08. For Threat Level Midnigh, Jaylen Waddle had a 67-yard touchdown catch. Justin Tucker made the highlight reel for NY Giants /Big Blue with a 53-yard field goal.
Sunday Early
Dak Prescott had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Threat Level Midnigh, contributing to a 287.60-142.50 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Threat Level Midnigh   NY Giants /Big Blue

Game Notes

Just seven of the 19 starters on Threat Level Midnigh exceeded their scoring projections.
NY Giants /Big Blue had only four of their 19 starters score higher than their projected points.
NY Giants /Big Blue can partially blame the loss on Chris Jones, who didn't score any points.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Both teams scored under their projected point total.
The loss puts an end to an eight-game winning streak for NY Giants /Big Blue.
Despite the loss, Joe Burrow (66 points) posted the fifth-best score for a quarterback this week.

Coach Talk

Threat Level Midnigh
Nice job, Threat Level Midnigh. Assembling a lineup that earned almost 378 points this past week.
NY Giants /Big Blue
Only one field goal on three attempts? Seems like Justin Tucker might have just kicked himself to the waiver wire after this effort.