Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Manager-less Team
7-8 146.8
127.61
 
VS
proj
Brian McDougall
142.06 8-7
165.93

Manager-less Team top predictions, knock off Brian McDougall in 146.80-142.06 cliff-hanger

Manager-less Team showed up and exceeded their projected point total, squeaking by for a 146.80-142.06 victory over Brian McDougall, who fell short of projections. Brian McDougall made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Manager-less Team led 146.80-133.06 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 9 points from Matt Gay on Monday night for Brian McDougall. Manager-less Team were led by Dak Prescott, who passed for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 20 yards for 46.4 points, and the Indianapolis Colts defense, who allowed 39 points, surrendered 518 yards, and forced 3 turnovers (34 points). This marks the first time this season Manager-less Team have taken down Brian McDougall, after falling 132.46-97.14 in their last matchup. Manager-less Team ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 7-8. Brian McDougall (8-7) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  Manager-less Team   Brian McDougall

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 34 points, the Colts defense more-than-tripled their 9.98-point projection in a 39-36 loss to the Vikings. They allowed 39 points, surrendered 518 yards, and forced 3 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. In Week 16, the Colts will square off against the Chargers.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

Manager-less Team
Points
% of total points 146.8
1
Dak Prescott
QB
46.4
46.53
31.6%
2
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
34
9.98
23.2%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
16.52
12.83
11.3%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
14.76
12.62
10.1%
Brian McDougall
Points
% of total points 142.06
1
Tom Brady
QB
49.24
39.89
34.7%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
24.98
41.18
17.6%
3
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
19
14.73
13.4%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
12.08
11.95
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Tyreek Hill had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Manager-less Team, contributing to a 65.28-24.98 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Manager-less Team emerged with a 116.68-74.02 lead. For Manager-less Team, Dak Prescott had a 20-yard touchdown pass. DeVonta Smith made the highlight reel for Brian McDougall with a 45-yard catch.
Monday
Matt Gay had a 55-yard field goal for Brian McDougall.

Points By Position

  Manager-less Team   Brian McDougall

Game Notes

Just three of the 10 starting players on Manager-less Team exceeded their projected scoring totals.
Despite five of their 10 starters scoring above their projected points, Brian McDougall lost.
The final outcome could have looked differently, as Manager-less Team had two starters score zero points, while Brian McDougall had two.
Manager-less Team put up more points than their season scoring average (130.93) while Brian McDougall fell short of theirs (150.23).
Manager-less Team recorded more points than their projected total, while Brian McDougall failed to reach their projection.
Manager-less Team ranked 6th in the league in scoring this week, while Brian McDougall ranked 7th.
The matchup's 4.74-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
The defeat ends a streak of two straight wins for Brian McDougall.
Manager-less Team moves to (3-0) in close games this year, while Brian McDougall falls to (0-1).

More from Yahoo Sports

Manager-less Team
Don't forget your league playoffs start in Week 16! Check back for weekly content from Yahoo's team of experts as the postseason approaches. Find more Help from Yahoo's Fantasy Experts.
Brian McDougall
Yahoo's fantasy experts are ready for the playoffs. Are you, Brian McDougall? Be sure to read the latest installment of Booms and Busts.