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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Steeltown 2
12-3 127.84
115.65
 
VS
proj
downtown
118.14 3-12
110.98

Steeltown 2 hand downtown fifth consecutive loss, 127.84-118.14

Steeltown 2 emerged victorious with a 127.84-118.14 victory to hand downtown their fifth straight loss. downtown took a 23.30-point lead on Thursday, but Steeltown 2 held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Patrick Mahomes (32.74 points) and A.J. Brown (22.6). Dalvin Cook (95 Rush Yds, 95 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and George Kittle (4 Rec, 93 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) led the way for downtown in the loss. This marks the second time this season Steeltown 2 have beaten downtown, after winning 115.12-103 in their last matchup. Steeltown 2 (12-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. downtown will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Steeltown 2   downtown

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 9 passes for 181 yards against the Bears, Brown scored 22.6 points this week. His scoring output was 36.4% more than his 16.57-point projection and was much higher than his 14.21-point season scoring average. Brown ranks #28 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
A.J. Brown

Top Player Comparison

Steeltown 2
Points
% of total points 127.84
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
32.74
25.07
25.6%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
22.6
16.57
17.7%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
18.9
11.52
14.8%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
15.5
16.06
12.1%
downtown
Points
% of total points 118.14
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
25
14.61
21.2%
2
George Kittle
TE
23.3
8.15
19.7%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
22.24
21.93
18.8%
4
J.K. Dobbins
RB
13.3
9.84
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
George Kittle had a 54-yard touchdown catch and a 28-yard touchdown catch for downtown, helping downtown to a 23.30-0.00 lead.
Saturday
There were players with standout moments for both teams Saturday, but it was downtown who grabbed the lead, 77.60-25.90. For Steeltown 2, Jaylen Waddle had a 67-yard touchdown catch. Dalvin Cook made the highlight reel for downtown with a 64-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard run.
Sunday Early
There were multiple players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Steeltown 2 owned a 120.14-118.14 lead. Patrick Mahomes had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Steeltown 2, while A.J. Brown had a 68-yard catch. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott had a 20-yard touchdown pass for downtown, while Brett Maher had a 53-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Steeltown 2   downtown

StatSmack

downtown are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Steeltown 2 are doing a better job of that, averaging 118.94 versus downtown's 103.41.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Steeltown 2 (12-3) have a better record than downtown (3-12).
Even the machines think Steeltown 2 have better players. They have a higher projected points average (118.66) than downtown (105.29).
Once Steeltown 2 put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than downtown (6 vs 3).
Steeltown 2 are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than downtown (1 vs 3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of downtown - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Steeltown 2 (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Steeltown 2 have outscored downtown at QB, WR, and TE this season.
Steeltown 2 don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 22 points, second-highest in the league.
Steeltown 2 are in the playoffs. downtown are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about downtown this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Steeltown 2
Hey, now that's what we're lookin' for! A completion percentage of 88 percent this past go round for Mr. Precision... Uh, sorry, I mean Patrick Mahomes. That Texans secondary didn't see it coming! We know the GM of Steeltown 2 is grateful for that precision and attention to detail.
downtown
Producing only five targets this past week, it appears that the starting running backs for downtown should remind their quarterbacks to start checking down more often (and dial up a screen play or two).