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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
TDL_JXGXX
7-8 97.56
100.04
 
VS
proj
Chief
81.48 6-8
99.92

Chief come up short of predictions, lose to TDL_JXGXX, 97.56-81.48

There's no easy way to put it, Chief dropped the ball, at least compared to projections, as TDL_JXGXX came out on top with a 97.56-81.48 victory. TDL_JXGXX earned an early 3.00-point lead on Thursday. Chief came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Marlon Mack (24.9 points) and David Johnson (16.1). Unphased, TDL_JXGXX got it going later that afternoon, as Chris Carson (20.8 points) and Tom Brady (14.16) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the first time this season TDL_JXGXX have gotten the best of Chief, after falling 127.28-89.46 in their last matchup. TDL_JXGXX improve to 7-8 for the season, while Chief fall to 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  TDL_JXGXX   Chief

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Carson overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 20.8 points against his 11.15-point projection. During a 26-23 loss to the 49ers, he racked up 148 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. Carson ranks #75 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Chris Carson

Top Player Comparison

TDL_JXGXX
Points
% of total points 97.56
1
Joe Mixon
RB
25
14.09
25.6%
2
Chris Carson
RB
20.8
11.15
21.3%
3
Tom Brady
QB
14.16
21.08
14.5%
4
Antonio Brown
WR
10.9
12.84
11.2%
Chief
Points
% of total points 81.48
1
Marlon Mack
RB
24.9
9.27
30.6%
2
David Johnson
RB
16.1
11.74
19.8%
3
Davante Adams
WR
13.9
12.38
17.1%
4
Justin Tucker
K
8
11.08
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which Chief became the proud owner of a 73.08-45.80 lead. For TDL_JXGXX, Joe Mixon had a 47-yard run. David Johnson made the highlight reel for Chief with a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Tom Brady had a 63-yard touchdown pass for TDL_JXGXX, helping the team to a 97.56-73.08 lead.

Points By Position

  TDL_JXGXX   Chief

Game Notes

TDL_JXGXX got the win even though only three of their nine starters exceeded their projected point totals.
Chief had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
TDL_JXGXX put up more points than their season scoring average (90.89) while Chief fell short of theirs (98.91).
Each team scored below its projected point total.
Not only did TDL_JXGXX get the win, but they also covered the 0.12-point forecasted margin of victory.
On the losing side, Marlon Mack (24.9 points) registered the fifth-best score in the league this week.

Coach Talk

TDL_JXGXX
Putting together a lineup that accounted for 97.56 points this past week... we took care of business and did what we needed to do. We should keep this momentum rolling as we head into our next matchup in Week 16.
Chief
Keep your chin up, Chief! You can rest easy knowing that your generosity didn't go unnoticed. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like TDL_JXGXX succeed this week... and perhaps one day, they can do you a solid and return the favor.