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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
michael V's Team
9-6 107.9
111.23
 
VS
proj
TITO's Tip-Top Team
70.64 5-10
90.63

michael V's Team hand TITO's Tip-Top Team third consecutive loss in 107.90-70.64 rout

michael V's Team rolled to a 107.90-70.64 victory to hand TITO's Tip-Top Team their third consecutive loss. TITO's Tip-Top Team took a 27.30-point lead on Thursday behind a stellar performance from Damien Williams (49 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 74 Rec Yds). But michael V's Team held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Dalvin Cook (28.8 points) and Marlon Mack (25.4). This marks the second time this season michael V's Team have gotten the best of TITO's Tip-Top Team, after winning 96.92-68.8 in their last matchup. michael V's Team improve to 9-6 for the season, while TITO's Tip-Top Team fall to 5-10.

Matchup Timeline

  michael V's Team   TITO's Tip-Top Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Cowboys in Week 15, Mack ran for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 25.4 points to more-than-double his 10.31-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on michael V's Team this week. Next week, Mack will square off against the Giants.
Marlon Mack

Top Player Comparison

michael V's Team
Points
% of total points 107.9
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
28.8
12.64
26.7%
2
Marlon Mack
RB
25.4
10.31
23.5%
3
Kirk Cousins
QB
16.3
19.74
15.1%
4
Matt Bryant
K
10
10.22
9.3%
TITO's Tip-Top Team
Points
% of total points 70.64
1
Damien Williams
RB
27.3
12.79
38.6%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
13.8
13.96
19.5%
3
Antonio Brown
WR
12.9
16.06
18.3%
4
Demaryius Thomas
WR
8.9
8.92
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Dalvin Cook had a 21-yard touchdown run for michael V's Team, while Kirk Cousins had a 40-yard touchdown pass, contributing to a 85.40-51.00 lead for michael V's Team.

Points By Position

  michael V's Team   TITO's Tip-Top Team

StatSmack

TITO's Tip-Top Team have a losing record against michael V's Team this season, with a record of 1-2.
They're not even trying that hard. michael V's Team have a winning record vs TITO's Tip-Top Team this season despite scoring less against them on average (99.59) than their overall average (108.43).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're TITO's Tip-Top Team. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. michael V's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 108.43 versus TITO's Tip-Top Team's 101.85.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. michael V's Team (9-6) have a better record than TITO's Tip-Top Team (5-10).
Even the machines think michael V's Team have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (112.06) than TITO's Tip-Top Team (103.04).
In dire times, at least michael V's Team keep it close. They've been blown out less times than TITO's Tip-Top Team (4 vs 7).
michael V's Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than TITO's Tip-Top Team (2 vs 0).
By position, michael V's Team have outscored TITO's Tip-Top Team at RB, TE, and K this season.
michael V's Team has a higher average scoring margin (1) than TITO's Tip-Top Team this season (-15).
The starters for michael V's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for TITO's Tip-Top Team (0).
Hey TITO's Tip-Top Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

michael V's Team
Hey, we do admire the confidence this past week, michael V's Team. It takes moxie to start a player with zero points (Keenan Allen), while still getting a win. Try that type of flashy, show-off stuff next week and see what happens!
TITO's Tip-Top Team
Fortunately, TITO's Tip-Top Team, Week 15's problem is pretty easy to diagnose. Going with Kerryon Johnson and Jordan Reed in a tough fantasy matchup... let's attempt to play with a full deck of cards next time.