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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Pitty City Slickers
8-7 177.2
179.06
 
VS
proj
Masonjar
164.88 5-10
174.96

Despite top scorer Brown, Masonjar fall to Pitty City Slickers, 177.20-164.88

A.J. Brown had 28.1 points for Masonjar, the best total in the matchup and 10th-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Pitty City Slickers, who earned a 177.20-164.88 win. Masonjar grabbed a 9.40-point lead on Thursday, but Pitty City Slickers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by David Montgomery (24.1 points) and Dak Prescott (22.24). A.J. Brown (28.1 points) and Derrick Henry (26.3) were the top performers for Masonjar in the loss. This marks the second time this season Pitty City Slickers have beaten Masonjar, after winning 180.58-146.42 in their last matchup. Pitty City Slickers ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 8-7. Masonjar will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 5-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Pitty City Slickers   Masonjar

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making all 3 of his FG attempts against the Raiders, Folk scored 13 points this week. His scoring output was 78.1% more than his 7.3-point projection and was much higher than his 7.43-point season scoring average. Folk ranks #83 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bengals next week.
Nick Folk

Top Player Comparison

Pitty City Slickers
Points
% of total points 177.2
1
David Montgomery
RB
24.1
12.72
13.6%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
22.24
21.93
12.6%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
21.9
18.66
12.4%
4
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
19
13.66
10.7%
Masonjar
Points
% of total points 164.88
1
A.J. Brown
WR
28.1
19.8
17%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
26.3
17.52
16%
3
Zach Wilson
QB
20.38
16.89
12.4%
4
Garrett Wilson
WR
13.8
13.89
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Tua Tagovailoa teamed up with Tyreek Hill for a 20-yard touchdown pass for Pitty City Slickers. Tagovailoa also lit up the scoreboard with a 67-yard touchdown pass, contributing to a 58.96-15.20 lead for Pitty City Slickers.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Pitty City Slickers boasted a 146.70-106.68 lead. For Pitty City Slickers, Dak Prescott had a 20-yard touchdown pass. Sam Darnold had a 45-yard pass and a 40-yard pass for Masonjar, while Zach Wilson had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Nick Folk had a 54-yard field goal for Pitty City Slickers, helping the team to a 159.70-150.68 lead.

Points By Position

  Pitty City Slickers   Masonjar

Game Notes

Pitty City Slickers won despite the fact that only six of their 14 starters exceeded their projected scores.
Masonjar had only five of their 14 starters score higher than their projected points.
Pitty City Slickers won despite starting Pat Freiermuth, who scored zero points.
A.J. Brown and Derrick Henry both outscored David Montgomery, the leading scorer for Pitty City Slickers.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored below their projected point total.
The win ends a streak of four consecutive defeats for Pitty City Slickers.
Not only did Pitty City Slickers earn the win, but they also easily covered the 4.1-point predicted margin of victory.
On the losing side, A.J. Brown recorded 28.1 points, the third-best score for a wideout this week.

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