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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Omaha Steaks
8-7 167.39
171.61
 
VS
proj
the lambs
146.13 2-13
153.65

Omaha Steaks hand the lambs ninth consecutive loss in 167.39-146.13 beatdown

Omaha Steaks cruised to a 167.39-146.13 victory to hand the lambs their ninth straight loss. Omaha Steaks never trailed in this one after nabbing a 1.9-point lead on Saturday behind Justin Jefferson (24.15 points) and Roquan Smith (8.5). Tom Brady (41.08 points) and Michael Pittman Jr. (16) carried the flag for the lambs in the loss. This marks the third time this season Omaha Steaks have taken down the lambs, after winning 161.12-136.35 in their last matchup. Omaha Steaks (8-7) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. the lambs will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 2-13.

Matchup Timeline

  Omaha Steaks   the lambs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 172 yards and a touchdown against the Raiders, Stevenson put up 25 points this week. His scoring output was 72.1% more than his 14.53-point projection and was much higher than his 15.32-point season scoring average. Stevenson ranks #33 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bengals next week.
Rhamondre Stevenson

Top Player Comparison

Omaha Steaks
Points
% of total points 167.39
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
69.24
52.52
41.4%
2
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
25
14.53
14.9%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
24.15
17.29
14.4%
4
Garrett Wilson
WR
8.9
10.61
5.3%
the lambs
Points
% of total points 146.13
1
Tom Brady
QB
41.08
37.17
28.1%
2
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
16
10.54
10.9%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
15.4
18.8
10.5%
4
J.K. Dobbins
RB
13.65
9.94
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Justin Tucker had a 53-yard field goal for Omaha Steaks, contributing to a 42.55-40.65 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Omaha Steaks, helping the team to a 130.74-58.15 lead.
Sunday Late
Rhamondre Stevenson had a 34-yard touchdown run for Omaha Steaks to contribute to a 167.39-139.83 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Omaha Steaks   the lambs

StatSmack

Omaha Steaks are unbeaten against the lambs this season, with a record of 3-0.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs the lambs this season, Omaha Steaks have averaged more points (181.04) than they usually score this season (163.27).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're the lambs. They've lost nine in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Omaha Steaks are doing a better job of that, averaging 163.27 versus the lambs's 145.3.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Omaha Steaks (8-7) have a better record than the lambs (2-13).
Even the machines think Omaha Steaks have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (165.79) than the lambs (154.16).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Omaha Steaks has left fewer points on the bench this season (797.81) than the lambs (1,431.59).
Omaha Steaks don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than the lambs (3 vs 1).
Omaha Steaks laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than the lambs (0).
Omaha Steaks should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than the lambs (6 vs 4).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of the lambs - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Omaha Steaks (2) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Omaha Steaks have outscored the lambs at QB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Omaha Steaks don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 6 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Omaha Steaks had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for the lambs (0).
The postseason awaits Omaha Steaks. They've clinched a playoff spot while the lambs are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey the lambs, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Omaha Steaks
Only one make on three field goal attempts? Seems like Justin Tucker may have just kicked himself to the waiver wire after that sort of effort.
the lambs
Ugh, talk about old-school ground n' pound: As a group, the starting RBs for the lambs collectively recorded four receptions on only five targets this past week. Tell those quarterbacks to dump it down a little more often in Week 16!