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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Can't Stop this Thielen
14-1 98.96
116.56
 
VS
proj
top gun maverick
98.9 9-6
118.51

Back-and-forth battle ends with Can't Stop this Thielen coming back to defeat top gun maverick in 98.96-98.90 duel

What a whirlwind! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Can't Stop this Thielen extended their win streak to 14 games with a come-from-behind win over top gun maverick, staging an impressive comeback to earn a 98.96-98.90 victory. Trailing 98.90-92.36 heading into Monday night, Can't Stop this Thielen came back behind Christian Watson (6.6 points). Tyreek Hill (17.4 points) and Travis Kelce (15.5) carried the flag for top gun maverick in the loss. This marks the second time this season Can't Stop this Thielen have beaten top gun maverick, after winning 110.06-92.88 in their last matchup. Can't Stop this Thielen (14-1) have now won 14 straight and will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. top gun maverick (9-6) will attempt to bounce back with a postseason run of their own.

Matchup Timeline

  Can't Stop this Thielen   top gun maverick

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 15 points, surrendering 240 yards, and intercepting 3 passes against the Cardinals, the Broncos defense tallied 10 points this week. They scored 26.1% more than their 7.93-point projection and overachieved for the fourth time this season. The Broncos defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Rams next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

Can't Stop this Thielen
Points
% of total points 98.96
1
Josh Allen
QB
35.86
23.95
36.2%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
14
18.3
14.1%
3
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
10
7.93
10.1%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
9.9
14.28
10%
top gun maverick
Points
% of total points 98.9
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
17.4
15.42
17.6%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
15.5
16.06
15.7%
3
Nick Folk
K
13
7.75
13.1%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
12
16.29
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with big-time moments on both teams Saturday, after which Can't Stop this Thielen emerged with a 59.06-38.50 lead. For Can't Stop this Thielen, Josh Allen had a 45-yard pass and a 44-yard run. Tyreek Hill made the highlight reel for top gun maverick with a 20-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Nick Folk had a 54-yard field goal for top gun maverick, who trailed 92.36-79.00 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Can't Stop this Thielen   top gun maverick

Game Notes

Only two of the nine starters on Can't Stop this Thielen scored more than their projected point totals.
top gun maverick had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 0.06-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
Can't Stop this Thielen moves to (2-0) in close games this season, while top gun maverick falls to (0-4).
Despite the loss, Tyreek Hill registered 17.4 points, the fifth-best score for a wide receiver this week.

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