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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Woverines
9-6 179.7
167.33
 
VS
proj
No Creative Name Ideas
148.6 8-7
156.38

Woverines top No Creative Name Ideas for third straight win in 179.7-148.6 rout

Woverines extended their win streak to three games with a convincing win over No Creative Name Ideas, cruising to a 179.7-148.6 victory. Woverines took a 43.0-point lead on Thursday behind a combined 41.12 points from Christian McCaffrey (108 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 30 Rec Yds) and Geno Smith (238 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 18 Rush Yds) and never looked back. Trevor Lawrence (26.82 points) and Justin Fields (23.58) led the way for No Creative Name Ideas in the loss. This marks the second time this season Woverines have beaten No Creative Name Ideas, after winning 186.68-99.52 in their last matchup. Woverines (9-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. No Creative Name Ideas will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 8-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Woverines   No Creative Name Ideas

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense (30 Pts Allowed, 308 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) scored 21 points in a 30-24 lost to the Raiders in Week 15. Their scoring output was right around their 22.96-point projection. The Patriots defense ranks #57 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bengals next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Woverines
Points
% of total points 179.7
1
Jerick McKinnon
RB
34.2
14.28
19%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
25.8
20.47
14.4%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
21.9
18.66
12.2%
4
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
21
22.96
11.7%
No Creative Name Ideas
Points
% of total points 148.6
1
Trevor Lawrence
QB
26.82
16.83
18%
2
Justin Fields
QB
23.58
20.06
15.9%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
23
22.55
15.5%
4
James Conner
RB
18.1
15.08
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Tyreek Hill had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Woverines to contribute to a 91.4-34.9 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Woverines became the proud owner of a 125.6-110.1 lead. For Woverines, Jerick McKinnon had a 26-yard touchdown run and a 20-yard touchdown catch. Trevor Lawrence had a 59-yard touchdown pass for No Creative Name Ideas, while Justin Fields had a 35-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Woverines   No Creative Name Ideas

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against No Creative Name Ideas, Woverines averaged more points (183.19) than they usually score (163.01).
Woverines are on a roll, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Woverines are doing a better job of that, averaging 163.01 versus No Creative Name Ideas's 142.05.
Even the computers think Woverines have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (160.87) than No Creative Name Ideas (149.11).
Woverines don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than No Creative Name Ideas (6 vs 2).
Woverines see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than No Creative Name Ideas (0).
Woverines should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than No Creative Name Ideas (8 vs 5).
Woverines have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than No Creative Name Ideas (81 vs 65).
No Creative Name Ideas have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Woverines (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Woverines have outscored No Creative Name Ideas at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Woverines don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 17 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Woverines had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for No Creative Name Ideas (2).
The postseason awaits Woverines. They've clinched a playoff spot while No Creative Name Ideas are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about No Creative Name Ideas this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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