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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Unladen Swallows
12-3 258.94
212.2
 
VS
proj
Tucker and Run
159.38 6-9
186.52

Unladen Swallows knock off Tucker and Run for ninth straight win in 258.94-159.38 drubbing

Unladen Swallows extended their win streak to nine games with a dominant win over Tucker and Run, rolling to a 258.94-159.38 victory. Unladen Swallows never trailed in this one after taking a 40.20-point lead on Thursday behind George Kittle (30.3 points) and Talanoa Hufanga (9.5). Daniel Jones (20.4 points) and Adam Thielen (14.1) were the leaders for Tucker and Run in the loss. This marks the second time this season Unladen Swallows have gotten the best of Tucker and Run, after winning 238.48-186.94 in their last matchup. Unladen Swallows (12-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Tucker and Run will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Unladen Swallows   Tucker and Run

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cousins (460 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) scored 57.4 points in a 39-36 win over the Colts in Week 15. His scoring output nearly doubled his 29.04-point projection and was much higher than his 29.9-point season scoring average. Cousins ranks #13 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
Kirk Cousins

Top Player Comparison

Unladen Swallows
Points
% of total points 258.94
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
57.4
29.04
22.2%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
32.3
23.69
12.5%
3
George Kittle
TE
30.3
10.21
11.7%
4
Derek Carr
QB
27.24
28.61
10.5%
Tucker and Run
Points
% of total points 159.38
1
Daniel Jones
QB
20.4
24.17
12.8%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
14.1
13.22
8.8%
3
Mac Jones
QB
13.98
22.96
8.8%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
13
17.78
8.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
George Kittle had a 54-yard touchdown catch and a 28-yard touchdown catch for Unladen Swallows, helping the team to a 52.70-12.50 lead.
Saturday
Both teams had players with big-time moments Saturday, but it was Unladen Swallows who claimed the lead, 164.40-51.60. For Unladen Swallows, Kirk Cousins had a 64-yard touchdown pass and a 63-yard pass. Justin Tucker made the highlight reel for Tucker and Run with a 53-yard field goal.
Sunday Early
Brett Maher had a 53-yard field goal for Unladen Swallows to contribute to a 211.60-83.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Derek Carr had a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass for Unladen Swallows, helping the team to a 249.24-118.58 lead.

Points By Position

  Unladen Swallows   Tucker and Run

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Tucker and Run, Unladen Swallows averaged more points (248.71) than they usually score (218.23).
Unladen Swallows are on fire, with victories in nine straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Tucker and Run need some help then, averaging just 177.89 versus Unladen Swallows's 218.23.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Unladen Swallows (12-3) have a better record than Tucker and Run (6-9).
Even the computers think Unladen Swallows have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (207.49) than Tucker and Run (178.99).
Once Unladen Swallows put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Tucker and Run (3 vs 1).
Unladen Swallows should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Tucker and Run (10 vs 7).
By position, Unladen Swallows have outscored Tucker and Run at QB, WR, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Unladen Swallows don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 37 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Unladen Swallows had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for Tucker and Run (1).
Unladen Swallows are in the playoffs. Tucker and Run are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Tucker and Run, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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