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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Cleveland Fan
7-8 173.04
167.86
 
VS
proj
Ryan’s Colts
137.1 1-14
142.09

Despite top scorer McKinnon, Ryan’s Colts fall to Cleveland Fan, 173.04-137.10

Jerick McKinnon accumulated 34.2 points for Ryan’s Colts, the best total in the matchup and sixth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Cleveland Fan, who secured a 173.04-137.10 win. Cleveland Fan leapt out to a 54.56-point lead on Saturday behind a combined 39.86 points from Tua Tagovailoa (234 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and J.K. Dobbins (125 Rush Yds) and never looked back. Jerick McKinnon (52 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 70 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Justin Fields (152 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 95 Rush Yds) carried the flag for Ryan’s Colts in the loss. This marks the second time this season Cleveland Fan have knocked off Ryan’s Colts, after winning 172.86-115.58 in their last matchup. Cleveland Fan improve to 7-8 for the season, while Ryan’s Colts fall to 1-14.

Matchup Timeline

  Cleveland Fan   Ryan’s Colts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 3 points, surrendering 324 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Ravens, the Browns defense put up 12.5 points this week. Their scoring output was 83% more than their 6.83-point projection and was much higher than their 6.63-point season scoring average. The Browns defense will face the Saints next week.
The Cleveland Browns defense

Top Player Comparison

Cleveland Fan
Points
% of total points 173.04
1
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
24.06
22.97
13.9%
2
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
19
19.6
11%
3
Jared Goff
QB
18.08
22.29
10.4%
4
J.K. Dobbins
RB
15.8
10.54
9.1%
Ryan’s Colts
Points
% of total points 137.1
1
Jerick McKinnon
RB
34.2
14.28
24.9%
2
Justin Fields
QB
27.58
24.32
20.1%
3
Raheem Mostert
RB
19.6
9.99
14.3%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
13.1
13.29
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Tua Tagovailoa had a 67-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Cleveland Fan, helping the team to an 87.26-32.70 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Cleveland Fan had a 142.64-99.48 lead. Jared Goff had a 51-yard touchdown pass for Cleveland Fan, while Taysom Hill had a 68-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Jerick McKinnon had a 26-yard touchdown run and a 20-yard touchdown catch for Ryan’s Colts, while Justin Fields had a 35-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Cleveland Fan   Ryan’s Colts

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against Ryan’s Colts, Cleveland Fan averaged more points (172.95) than they usually score (160.56).
We heard scoring helps you win. Ryan’s Colts need some help then, averaging just 128.31 versus Cleveland Fan's 160.56.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Cleveland Fan (7-8) have a better record than Ryan’s Colts (1-14).
Even the machines think Cleveland Fan have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (165.46) than Ryan’s Colts (146.64).
Once Cleveland Fan put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Ryan’s Colts (1 vs 0).
Cleveland Fan are clutch masters, with more close wins than Ryan’s Colts (1 vs 0).
Cleveland Fan should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Ryan’s Colts (6 vs 1).
Cleveland Fan have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Ryan’s Colts (86 vs 68).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Ryan’s Colts - they’ve made more transactions (8) than Cleveland Fan (3) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Cleveland Fan have outscored Ryan’s Colts at QB, RB, WR, and TE this season.
Cleveland Fan has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Ryan’s Colts this season (-48).
The starters for Cleveland Fan had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Ryan’s Colts (3).
Hey Ryan’s Colts, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Cleveland Fan
Props on deploying a lineup that produced more than 173 points this past week. We took care of business and did what we had to do.
Ryan’s Colts
Your quarterback tossed one interception and not a single touchdown? It might be wise to go back and review the game tape. Was Colt McCoy actually that out-of-sync with his receiving crew, or was the Broncos secondary just that great defending the pass?