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This Week’s Blackout Ends in a Tie

Jeffery Chapman From Gardnerville, NV ties with Peter Richmond of Alexandria, VA in Week 15

This week two teams tied atop the Blackout weekly rankings at 209.20 points. Both managers started the Raiders defense in a gruesome rout of the Chargers on Thursday night.

They also both hit on the TE1 among eligible players, David Njoku. Jeffery’s team, Rott Was I Thinking, added big games from D.Adams and Isaiah Likely. Peter’s team, The Watch Dog, hit on the TE2 among eligible players, Trey McBride as well as rookies Rashee Rice and Jamyr Gibbs to match Peter’s score perfectly. (Click through to see his winning lineup, the perfect lineup for the week, the most frequently picked players, and the overall top 25.)

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Check out this week’s winning rosters:

Week 15 highest score 1
Rott Was I Thinking from Gardnerville, NV
(Maximum-points picks in bold)
PosNameTeamScore
QBMatthew StaffordLAR21.10
QBJordan LoveGB22.30
RBZack MossIND12.30
RBTravis EtienneJAC9.90
WRPuka NacuaLAR10.30
WRDK MetcalfSEA12.80
WRDavante AdamsLV24.10
TEIsaiah LikelyBAL18.00
TEDavid NjokuCLE26.40
PKJake ElliottPHI5.00
PKJason SandersMIA12.00
STIndianapolis ColtsIND10.00
STLas Vegas RaidersLV25.00
Total209.20
Week 15 highest score 2
The Watch Dog from Alexandria, VA
(Maximum-points picks in bold)
PosNameTeamScore
QBJordan LoveGB22.30
QBMatthew StaffordLAR21.10
RBJahmyr GibbsDET24.80
RBKeaton MitchellBAL10.80
WRBrandon AiyukSF6.70
WRRashee RiceKC24.10
WRStefon DiggsBUF8.80
TETrey McBrideARI20.20
TEDavid NjokuCLE26.40
PKLucas HavrisikLAR8.00
PKDustin HopkinsCLE8.00
STAtlanta FalconsATL3.00
STLas Vegas RaidersLV25.00
Total209.20

The Blackout only hit on three players who logged top scores in Week 15 which is an opportunity for managers to rack up some points. However, the top players continued to be elusive. The QB1, Baker Mayfield, was not included on a single roster. The QB2, Jared Goff was selected by just 8% of managers, the same number as the RB1, James Cook. A single roster included the WR1, Jordan Addison and the WR3, Terry McLaurin received just two starts. The crowd did manage to mash the tight ends this week. The top finishers, Trey McBride and David Njoku were the 3rd and 4th most selected players.

Week 15 Perfect Score
(Blackouts in strikethrough)
PosNameTeamScore
QBBaker MayfieldTB34.85
QBJared GoffDET33.90
RBChristian McCafferySF41.70
RBJames CookBUF36.10
RBKyren WilliamsLAR28.50
RBJahmyr GibbsDET24.80
WRJordan AddisonMIN29.10
WRJaylen WaddleMIA28.20
WRTerry McLaurinWSH26.10
TESam LaPortaDET28.60
TEDavid NjokuCLE26.40
TETrey McBrideARI20.20
PKKa’imi FairbairnHOU13.00
PKJason SandersMIA12.00
STLas Vegas RaidersLV25.00
STChicago BearsCHI16.00
Total325.65

There were some interesting performances from outside of the player pool this week. Joshua Palmer, WR, LAC scored 21.30 in his return from injury. In that same game, rookie Tre Tucker, WR, LV gave his dynasty owners a flash of hope, finding the endzone on two of his three receptions for 20.70 points.

This was another week where many of the top scores defied prediction but this time the crowd didn’t hold serve. The most selected players roster this week put up just 39.6% of the available points. That essentially ties the low water mark of the season which was set back in Week 5.

Week 15 Wisdom Of Crowds score
(Maximum-points picks in bold)
PosNameTeamScore
QBMatthew StaffordDET21.10
RBDerrick HenryTEN5.00
RBEzekiel ElliotDAL9.60
WRPuka NacuaLAR10.30
WRBrandon AiyukSF6.70
WRStefon DiggsBUF8.80
TETrey McBrideARI20.20
TEDavid NjokuCLE26.40
PKJake ElliottPHI5.00
PKLucas HavrisikLAR8.00
STAtlanta FalconsATL3.00
STBaltimore RavensBAL5.00
Total129.10

Rott Was I Thinking moves to 187th place in the overall standings with his win this week. It’s his 7th top 100 finish on the season. The Watch Dog is ranked 112th overall after Week 15. DT Bombers, who held 2nd place last week, slid down to 3rd allowing Plano Guru to move into the 2nd spot. Mighty Grimmace’s managed a devastating 5th place in the weekly rankings to reestablish a commanding lead in the overall contest. The lead is now 90.15 points, up a shocking 50 points from last week’s margin. Here’s a look at the Top 25 Overall:

Top 25 Overall after Week 15:
RkWK 15PtsTeamHometown
1203.802919.40Mighty Grimmace'sObetz
2195.402829.25Plano GuruPlano, TX
3152.802824.65DT BOMBERSRoyal Oaks, CA
4154.302798.65Matthew S.Chicago, IL
5181.152788.50O ClubWilburton, OK
6169.502779.80Juggernauts Rocky Hill, CT
7170.802779.15Pizza PieHenderson
8151.902765.85Highs GuysLakewood Ranch, FL
9157.402764.35Steve K.Miami
10135.002760.70Forth and LongHamilton
11179.402760.30David M.New Lenox, IL
12142.902759.50Joe KappMount Carroll, IL
13152.302758.55CRAIG MACHINEHumble, TX
14179.702757.70FIUSER0824Black Diamond
15177.902757.60Dmomo22White Lake, MI
16192.502757.35GRIZZMUNDICincinnati, OH
17160.802748.20RenegadesFairport, NY
18158.702747.60Barney's RubbleOrlando
19170.752742.65D-MenRegina, SK
20148.852740.95Los Pollos HermanosLeland, NC
21170.602739.65DeutschlandEXPRESSSioux Falls
22148.002739.50David D.Norristown
23152.502738.25Bo knows Tecmo BowlZionsville, IN
24139.902738.05Ken's ConfusedPhoenix
25136.802737.25CCBluecatsDallas

Here’s a look at the top 25 scoring teams from Week 15:

Top 25 Week 15 Scores:
RkWK 15PtsTeamHometown
1209.202450.25Rott Was I Thinking?GARDNERVILLE, NV
2209.202596.00The Watch DogAlexandria, VA
3208.002551.50BASHERSLiberty, MO
4206.102451.75Jason B.Attleboro, MA
5203.802919.40Mighty Grimmace'sObetz
6201.102650.70Whiskey Tango FoxtrotScottsdale, AZ
7198.002532.00ScottBLuckyAngels Camp, CA
8195.402829.25Plano GuruPlano, TX
9195.102616.10STORM CHASERSMyrtle Beach
10192.502757.35GRIZZMUNDICincinnati, OH
11192.502633.65Fantasy Index (Viva Murillo!)Brandon, FL
12192.302353.65DuffstrDekalb, IL
13192.102635.15Trunk MonkeyHanahan
14192.102563.75SURF and TURFNaples
15191.802389.05Scruff DogStoneham, MA
16188.302599.50Flyers
17187.852491.00Jerry MRochester, NY
18187.502572.55Frosty MugsAbington
19185.702528.10Ed From PhillyClifton Heights, PA
20185.602459.05Old TimerManhattan, IL
21185.502416.55Mr KohoLunenburg, MA
22184.502671.40Mile High HoosierRio Rancho, NM
23184.302713.65Taylor's Trailer TrashMiami
24184.202722.55Ralph C.Owasso
25183.702620.60Lunatic Fringe Rochester, NY

Percentage of Week 15 lineups that included the player
PctScoreNamePositionTeam
72.66%21.10Matthew StaffordQBLAR
55.76%10.30Puka NacuaWRLAR
44.96%20.20Trey McBrideTEARI
43.17%26.40David NjokuTECLE
39.93%5.00Jake ElliottPKPHI
39.21%6.70Brandon AiyukWRSF
38.49%3.00Atlanta FalconsSTATL
32.73%5.00Baltimore RavensSTBAL
32.73%5.00Derrick HenryRBTEN
29.50%8.80Stefon DiggsWRBUF
28.06%18.00Isaiah LikelyTEBAL
27.70%10.40Ja'Marr ChaseWRCIN
25.90%22.30Jordan LoveQBGB
24.82%3.00Los Angeles RamsSTLAR
23.74%8.00Lucas HavrisikPKLAR
22.66%12.80DK MetcalfWRSEA
21.94%7.10Dallas GoedertTEPHI
20.50%15.30Justin FieldsQBCHI
20.14%12.00Jason SandersPKMIA
19.42%15.70Mike EvansWRTB
19.06%9.60Ezekiel ElliottRBNE
18.35%24.80Jahmyr GibbsRBDET
17.63%1.50Taysom HillTENO
16.55%18.30Raheem MostertRBMIA
16.19%11.30Sam HowellQBWAS
15.83%12.00Matt GayPKIND
15.47%9.00Evan McPhersonPKCIN
15.11%25.00Las Vegas RaidersSTLV
14.03%15.20Tua TagovailoaQBMIA
12.95%1.00Younghoe KooPKATL
12.59%10.00Indianapolis ColtsSTIND
12.59%2.00Philadelphia EaglesSTPHI
12.23%1.00Dallas CowboysSTDAL
12.23%7.70Tony PollardRBDAL
12.23%2.80Breece HallRBNYJ
11.87%15.40Justin JeffersonWRMIN
11.51%15.10Joe MixonRBCIN
10.79%10.20David MontgomeryRBDET
10.07%4.00Nick FolkPKTEN
9.71%12.30Zack MossRBIND
9.71%21.75Russell WilsonQBDEN
9.35%24.10Rashee RiceWRKC
9.35%4.10DeAndre HopkinsWRTEN
8.99%12.10Courtland SuttonWRDEN
8.63%0.00Dalton KincaidTEBUF
8.63%8.00Dustin HopkinsPKCLE
8.27%24.20Jake BrowningQBCIN
8.27%9.50D'Andre SwiftRBPHI
8.27%13.30Cole KmetTECHI
7.91%5.00Wil LutzPKDEN
7.91%10.00DeVonta SmithWRPHI
7.91%9.90Travis EtienneRBJAC
7.91%36.10James CookRBBUF
7.91%33.90Jared GoffQBDET
7.55%6.00Blake GrupePKNO
7.55%7.80Austin EkelerRBLAC
7.55%0.00Riley PattersonPKDET
6.83%28.20Jaylen WaddleWRMIA
6.12%17.20Jayden ReedWRGB
6.12%1.70Zay FlowersWRBAL
5.76%12.00Tennessee TitansSTTEN
5.40%7.00Cincinnati BengalsSTCIN
5.40%8.00Jason MyersPKSEA
5.04%0.00Chris OlaveWRNO
4.68%1.00Brandon McManusPKJAC
4.68%3.00Pittsburgh SteelersSTPIT
4.32%9.20DeVon AchaneRBMIA
3.96%21.30Trevor LawrenceQBJAC
3.60%24.10Davante AdamsWRLV
3.60%3.00New York JetsSTNYJ
3.60%15.70Tucker KraftTEGB
3.24%0.00Geno SmithQBSEA
3.24%1.00Los Angeles ChargersSTLAC
3.24%16.00Chicago BearsSTCHI
3.24%1.00Chris BoswellPKPIT
2.88%4.60Pat FreiermuthTEPIT
2.88%7.00Green Bay PackersSTGB
2.88%7.00Minnesota VikingsSTMIN
2.88%26.60Joe FlaccoQBCLE
2.88%9.80Dalton SchultzTEHOU
2.52%14.20Drew LockQBSEA
2.52%5.10Tyler LockettWRSEA
2.52%4.40Drake LondonWRATL
2.52%9.00Houston TexansSTHOU
2.16%20.20Kenneth WalkerRBSEA
2.16%6.00Romeo DoubsWRGB
2.16%10.80Keaton MitchellRBBAL
2.16%5.00Cairo SantosPKCHI
2.16%24.70Ty ChandlerRBMIN
2.16%4.00Seattle SeahawksSTSEA
2.16%5.90Garrett WilsonWRNYJ
1.80%6.00Greg JosephPKMIN
1.80%0.00Greg ZuerleinPKNYJ
1.80%4.60Noah FantTESEA
1.80%22.50Derek CarrQBNO
1.80%1.70Logan ThomasTEWAS
1.80%2.40Odell BeckhamWRBAL
1.44%8.50Antonio GibsonRBWAS
1.44%7.60Tyler HigbeeTELAR
1.44%8.90Calvin RidleyWRJAC
1.44%9.00Daniel CarlsonPKLV
1.44%6.70Kyle PittsTEATL
1.44%6.40Cade OttonTETB
1.44%4.00Detroit LionsSTDET
1.44%8.30Adam ThielenWRCAR
1.44%12.30Chuba HubbardRBCAR
1.08%19.60Hunter HenryTENE
1.08%1.00New York GiantsSTNYG
1.08%5.00Jacksonville JaguarsSTJAC
1.08%2.00Denver BroncosSTDEN
1.08%16.20Jerick McKinnonRBKC
1.08%19.45Kyler MurrayQBARI
1.08%5.00Buffalo BillsSTBUF
1.08%20.90Amari CooperWRCLE
1.08%12.45Tommy DeVitoQBNYG
1.08%11.00Matt PraterPKARI
1.08%0.00Gabe DavisWRBUF
1.08%7.00New England PatriotsSTNE
0.72%3.70Elijah MooreWRCLE
0.72%18.45Will LevisQBTEN
0.72%6.60Chigoziem OkonkwoTETEN
0.72%7.00Washington CommandersSTWAS
0.72%13.90Michael MayerTELV
0.72%11.40Desmond RidderQBATL
0.72%8.00Anders CarlsonPKGB
0.72%7.10Jerome FordRBCLE
0.72%9.00Eddy PineiroPKCAR
0.72%13.90Gus EdwardsRBBAL
0.72%3.00Brandin CooksWRDAL
0.72%11.80Jaylen WarrenRBPIT
0.72%0.00Keenan AllenWRLAC
0.72%10.90Zay JonesWRJAC
0.72%26.10Terry McLaurinWRWAS
0.72%4.00Tampa Bay BuccaneersSTTB
0.72%3.00Cameron DickerPKLAC
0.72%0.00C.J. StroudQBHOU
0.36%2.00Joey SlyePKWAS
0.36%0.00Josh JacobsRBLV
0.36%0.30Dameon PierceRBHOU
0.36%0.00Nico CollinsWRHOU
0.36%29.10Jordan AddisonWRMIN
0.36%8.00Darren WallerTENYG
0.36%11.80Juwan JohnsonTENO
0.36%-0.60D'Onta ForemanRBCHI
0.36%22.75Gardner MinshewQBIND
0.36%14.80Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWRSEA
0.36%0.00Dawson KnoxTEBUF
0.36%20.10Clyde Edwards-HelaireRBKC
0.36%10.90Aaron JonesRBGB
0.36%4.70Tyjae SpearsRBTEN
0.36%0.00Christian WatsonWRGB
0.36%10.00Chase McLaughlinPKTB
0.36%4.00Carolina PanthersSTCAR
0.36%9.90Tanner HudsonTECIN
0.36%1.60Zach CharbonnetRBSEA
0.36%2.50Kadarius ToneyWRKC
0.36%2.40Brevin JordanTEHOU
0.36%7.70George PickensWRPIT

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