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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Kush's Slam-Dunk Team
10-5 422.36
404.82
 
VS
proj
I Didn’t draft this team
373.5 7-8
356.91

Kush's Slam-Dunk Team beat I Didn’t draft this team for third straight win, 422.36-373.50

Kush's Slam-Dunk Team extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over I Didn’t draft this team, securing a 422.36-373.50 victory. Kush's Slam-Dunk Team never trailed in this one after nabbing a 23.52-point lead on Thursday behind the San Francisco 49ers defense (35 points) and Jason Myers (22). Chase McLaughlin (48 points) and Latavius Murray (36.2) carried the flag for I Didn’t draft this team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Kush's Slam-Dunk Team have beaten I Didn’t draft this team, after winning 426.24-328.06 in their last matchup. Kush's Slam-Dunk Team will look to clinch the league title next week, while I Didn’t draft this team attempt to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Kush's Slam-Dunk Team   I Didn’t draft this team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 52.3 points, Burrow scored 26.3% more than his 41.41-point projection as the Bengals beat the Buccaneers 34-23. He passed for 200 yards and 4 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Kush's Slam-Dunk Team this week. In Week 16, Burrow and the Bengals will battle the Patriots.
Joe Burrow

Top Player Comparison

Kush's Slam-Dunk Team
Points
% of total points 422.36
1
Josh Allen
QB
63.36
45.54
15%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
60.2
48.65
14.3%
3
Joe Burrow
QB
52.3
41.41
12.4%
4
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
35
33.11
8.3%
I Didn’t draft this team
Points
% of total points 373.5
1
Chase McLaughlin
K
48
20.11
12.9%
2
Latavius Murray
RB
36.2
22.42
9.7%
3
Brock Purdy
QB
33.48
30.91
9%
4
Davis Mills
QB
31.44
18.21
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Thursday, but it was Kush's Slam-Dunk Team who took the lead, 57.00-33.48. For Kush's Slam-Dunk Team, Jason Myers had a 51-yard field goal. Brock Purdy made the highlight reel for I Didn’t draft this team with a 54-yard touchdown pass and a 28-yard touchdown pass.
Saturday
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel plays Saturday, but it was Kush's Slam-Dunk Team who grabbed the lead, 179.46-151.66. Josh Allen had a 45-yard pass and a 44-yard run for Kush's Slam-Dunk Team, while Jaylen Waddle had a 67-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Chase McLaughlin had a 52-yard field goal for I Didn’t draft this team, while Dawson Knox had a 45-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Kush's Slam-Dunk Team had a 350.46-265.90 lead. For Kush's Slam-Dunk Team, Jalen Hurts had a 22-yard touchdown run and a 68-yard pass. Chuba Hubbard made the highlight reel for I Didn’t draft this team with a 45-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Kush's Slam-Dunk Team   I Didn’t draft this team

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against I Didn’t draft this team, Kush's Slam-Dunk Team averaged more points (424.3) than they usually score (382.23).
Kush's Slam-Dunk Team are looking unstoppable, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Kush's Slam-Dunk Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 382.23 versus I Didn’t draft this team's 343.55.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Kush's Slam-Dunk Team (10-5) have a better record than I Didn’t draft this team (7-8).
Even the machines think Kush's Slam-Dunk Team have better players. Their projected average points is higher (381.32) than I Didn’t draft this team (352.03).
Kush's Slam-Dunk Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than I Didn’t draft this team (1 vs 0).
Kush's Slam-Dunk Team don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than I Didn’t draft this team (0 vs 2).
By position, Kush's Slam-Dunk Team have outscored I Didn’t draft this team at QB and TE this season.
Kush's Slam-Dunk Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 28 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Kush's Slam-Dunk Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for I Didn’t draft this team (5).
Hey I Didn’t draft this team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Kush's Slam-Dunk Team
Creating mismatches is a big key to success in football. Our squad found one this past week and doubled up I Didn’t draft this team at the quarterback position (175.86 points to 87.2).
I Didn’t draft this team
Happy holidays, I Didn’t draft this team! We hope the GM of Kush's Slam-Dunk Team will write a thank-you card for the generous gift you let them have this past week.