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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
KingoftheNorth
9-6 143.59
144.98
 
VS
proj
REAL DEAL AjiPhil !
128.92 7-8
128.9

Unable to overcome negative points, REAL DEAL AjiPhil ! fall to KingoftheNorth, 143.59-128.92

Impeded by negative points from the Buffalo Bills defense, REAL DEAL AjiPhil ! were unable to overcome KingoftheNorth, which emerged victorious with a 143.59-128.92 win. REAL DEAL AjiPhil ! earned an 8.26-point lead on Thursday, but KingoftheNorth held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Josh Allen (42.05 points) and Derrick Henry (29.58). Rhamondre Stevenson (172 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Saquon Barkley (87 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 33 Rec Yds) were the leaders for REAL DEAL AjiPhil ! in the loss. This marks the second time this season KingoftheNorth have knocked off REAL DEAL AjiPhil !, after winning 140.98-138.98 in their last matchup. KingoftheNorth will look to not lose that winning feeling in the Championship next week, while REAL DEAL AjiPhil ! seek to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  KingoftheNorth   REAL DEAL AjiPhil !

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Henry overachieved for the ninth time this season, scoring 29.58 points against his 21.9-point projection. During a 17-14 loss to the Chargers, he racked up 163 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. Henry ranks #11 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
Derrick Henry

Top Player Comparison

KingoftheNorth
Points
% of total points 143.59
1
Josh Allen
QB
42.05
26.96
29.3%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
29.58
21.9
20.6%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
17.93
21.69
12.5%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
15.75
16.54
11%
REAL DEAL AjiPhil !
Points
% of total points 128.92
1
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
32.68
18.76
25.3%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
26.4
18.28
20.5%
3
Justin Fields
QB
24.55
23.35
19%
4
D'Andre Swift
RB
13.73
14.52
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Josh Allen had a 45-yard pass and a 44-yard run for KingoftheNorth to contribute to a 50.39-11.03 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Justin Fields had a 35-yard touchdown pass for REAL DEAL AjiPhil !, who trailed 84.01-52.31 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Rhamondre Stevenson had a 34-yard touchdown run for REAL DEAL AjiPhil !, who trailed 143.59-95.99 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  KingoftheNorth   REAL DEAL AjiPhil !

StatSmack

Even the machines think KingoftheNorth have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (136.97) than REAL DEAL AjiPhil ! (128.63).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. KingoftheNorth has left fewer points on the bench this season (475.85) than REAL DEAL AjiPhil ! (803.62).
KingoftheNorth are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than REAL DEAL AjiPhil ! (1 vs 2).
By position, KingoftheNorth have outscored REAL DEAL AjiPhil ! at QB, WR, and TE this season.
KingoftheNorth don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 6 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey REAL DEAL AjiPhil !, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

KingoftheNorth
Props on deploying a starting crew that posted 143.59 points this past week. We took care of business and did what we needed to do.
REAL DEAL AjiPhil !
Well, REAL DEAL AjiPhil !, this week's problem isn't exactly rocket science. Starting the Buffalo Bills defense in a tough fantasy matchup... let's attempt to play with a full deck of cards next time?