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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
The Dream Team
9-6 176.76
129.46
 
VS
proj
Dad Went For Cigs
158.18 8-7
128.96

The Dream Team come back to knock off Dad Went For Cigs, 176.76-158.18

Both teams showed up and beat their projected point totals, but The Dream Team beat Dad Went For Cigs. Predicted to come out on top by a score of 129.46-128.96, The Dream Team came from behind to earn a 176.76-158.18 win over Dad Went For Cigs. Trailing 158.18-156.16 heading into Monday night, The Dream Team made a run behind Aaron Jones, who racked up 126 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass for 20.6 points. Justin Fields (152 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 95 Rush Yds) and Dalvin Cook (95 Rush Yds, 95 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the way for Dad Went For Cigs in the loss. This marks the first time this season The Dream Team have beaten Dad Went For Cigs, after falling 130.1-105.7 in their last matchup. The Dream Team will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while Dad Went For Cigs attempt to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  The Dream Team   Dad Went For Cigs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones (90 Rush Yds, 36 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 20.6 points in a 24-12 win over the Rams in Week 15. His scoring output was 35.1% more than his 15.25-point projection and was higher than his 14.81-point season scoring average. Jones ranks #40 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Aaron Jones

Top Player Comparison

The Dream Team
Points
% of total points 176.76
1
Josh Allen
QB
43.86
27.36
24.8%
2
George Kittle
TE
25.3
10.03
14.3%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
21.9
18.66
12.4%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
20.6
15.25
11.7%
Dad Went For Cigs
Points
% of total points 158.18
1
Justin Fields
QB
27.58
22.66
17.4%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
27
16.16
17.1%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
26.3
17.52
16.6%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
22.3
15.05
14.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
George Kittle had a 54-yard touchdown catch and a 28-yard touchdown catch for The Dream Team, contributing to a 26.30-0.00 lead for the team.
Saturday
There were multiple players with highlight-reel moments on both teams Saturday, but after all the points were tallied, The Dream Team became the proud owner of a 112.46-48.80 lead. Josh Allen had a 45-yard pass and a 44-yard run for The Dream Team, while Tyreek Hill had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Dalvin Cook had a 64-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard run for Dad Went For Cigs, while Dawson Knox had a 45-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, The Dream Team emerged with a 156.16-96.58 lead. For The Dream Team, DeVonta Smith had a 45-yard catch. Justin Fields made the highlight reel for Dad Went For Cigs with a 35-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  The Dream Team   Dad Went For Cigs

Game Notes

Nearly all (8 of the 9) of the starters on The Dream Team exceeded their projected point totals.
Despite six of their nine starters scoring above their points projection, Dad Went For Cigs lost.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
This matchup featured the week's two highest scores.
The matchup's 18.58-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Not only did The Dream Team get the win, but they also covered the 0.5-point predicted margin of victory.
The Dream Team moves to (3-0) in comeback games this season, while Dad Went For Cigs falls to (0-1).
For Dad Went For Cigs, Justin Fields scored 27.58 points, the fourth-highest score in the league this week.

Coach Talk

The Dream Team
Deploying a lineup that won by 18.58 points this past week... we deem that to be a job done right.
Dad Went For Cigs
Tis the season, Dad Went For Cigs! We hope the GM of The Dream Team will send a thank-you card for the gift of a fantasy football victory this past week.