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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Axel
11-4 226.82
216.55
 
VS
proj
Flag on The Play
195.16 8-7
186.88

Despite top scorer Allen, Flag on The Play fall to Axel, 226.82-195.16

Flag on The Play had the No. 1 scorer in the league this week with QB Josh Allen racking up 37.66 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Axel, who earned a 226.82-195.16 win. Flag on The Play took a 20.40-point lead on Thursday, but Axel held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Calvin Ridley (10 Rec, 163 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Lamar Jackson (243 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 35 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). Josh Allen (359 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 33 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and David Montgomery (146 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 16 Rec Yds) led the charge for Flag on The Play in the loss. This marks the second time this season Axel have knocked off Flag on The Play, after falling 189.3-171.84 in their last matchup. Axel will look to not lose that winning feeling in the Championship next week, while Flag on The Play attempt to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Axel   Flag on The Play

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Byard overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 14 points against his 8.17-point projection. During a 46-25 win over the Lions, he made 10 tackles and intercepted a pass. Byard ranks #1 among fantasy Ss this season and will face the Packers next week.
Kevin Byard

Top Player Comparison

Axel
Points
% of total points 226.82
1
Calvin Ridley
WR
32.3
18.69
14.2%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
30.22
23.52
13.3%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
25.7
19.56
11.3%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
18.4
22.04
8.1%
Flag on The Play
Points
% of total points 195.16
1
Josh Allen
QB
37.66
21.74
19.3%
2
David Montgomery
RB
29.2
15.76
15%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
20.4
15.5
10.5%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
13.6
14.52
7%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with standout plays on both teams Saturday, but it was Flag on The Play who owned the lead, 82.96-25.70. For Axel, Stefon Diggs had a 55-yard catch. Josh Allen made the highlight reel for Flag on The Play with a 24-yard touchdown run and a 22-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Axel who grabbed the lead, 168.52-158.16. For Axel, Lamar Jackson had a 44-yard pass. Rodrigo Blankenship made the highlight reel for Flag on The Play with a 53-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Axel   Flag on The Play

Game Notes

Nine of the 18 starters on Axel scored higher than their projected point totals.
Flag on The Play had only seven of their 18 starters score higher than their projected points.
Axel won despite starting Maxx Crosby, who scored zero points.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
Not only did Axel win, but they also covered the 29.67-point projected margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Josh Allen scored 37.66 points, the fourth-best scoring output for any signal-caller this season.

Coach Talk

Axel
Well, we do admire the confidence this past week, Axel. It's a bold move to deploy a starter with zero points (Maxx Crosby), while still getting the win.
Flag on The Play
So, Flag on The Play, what did your receivers do to tick off their quarterbacks this week? With just 13 targets combined this past week, our three wide receivers obviously need to get the attention of their respective QBs this week in practice.