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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Bronco Country
6-9 137.32
134.82
 
VS
proj
3rd and Long
123.74 6-8
116.48

Bronco Country come back to hand 3rd and Long seventh consecutive loss, 137.32-123.74

Bronco Country came back for a 137.32-123.74 victory to hand 3rd and Long their seventh straight loss. Bronco Country trailed 123.74-87.92 heading into Sunday night, but the team came storming back behind Todd Gurley II (34.4 points) and Jake Elliott (15). Derrick Henry (170 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Kenny Golladay (7 Rec, 146 Rec Yds) led the way for 3rd and Long in the loss. This marks the first time this season Bronco Country have beaten 3rd and Long, after falling 140.82-140.38 in their last matchup. Bronco Country improve to 6-9 for the season, while 3rd and Long fall to 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Bronco Country   3rd and Long

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Elliott made 3 of his 4 FG attempts as the Eagles beat the Rams 30-23. In doing so, he put up 15 points and scored 69.3% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Bronco Country this week. Next week, Elliott will play the Texans.
Jake Elliott

Top Player Comparison

Bronco Country
Points
% of total points 137.32
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
34.4
25.4
25.1%
2
Doug Baldwin
WR
23.7
10.42
17.3%
3
Jake Elliott
K
15
8.86
10.9%
4
Matthew Stafford
QB
14.32
17.75
10.4%
3rd and Long
Points
% of total points 123.74
1
Derrick Henry
RB
30.24
11.45
24.4%
2
Kenny Golladay
WR
21.6
11.49
17.5%
3
Julio Jones
WR
20.2
18.85
16.3%
4
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
17.1
25.7
13.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which 3rd and Long became the proud owner of a 104.74-47.42 lead. For Bronco Country, Matthew Stafford had a 40-yard pass. Kenny Golladay made the highlight reel for 3rd and Long with a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Doug Baldwin had a 35-yard touchdown catch for Bronco Country, who trailed 123.74-87.92 after the late round of games.
Sunday Night
Jake Elliott had a 51-yard field goal for Bronco Country, contributing to a 137.32-123.74 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Bronco Country   3rd and Long

StatSmack

3rd and Long are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost seven in a row.
Even the computers think Bronco Country have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (149.48) than 3rd and Long (141.57).
By position, Bronco Country have outscored 3rd and Long at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for Bronco Country had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for 3rd and Long (1).
Hey 3rd and Long, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Bronco Country
Well, we do admire the confidence this past week, Bronco Country. It's a bold move to deploy a starter with zero points (Donte Moncrief), while still getting the W. Try that type of flashy, show-off stuff next week and see what happens!
3rd and Long
With just one reception this past week, the starting RBs for 3rd and Long should investigate why their quarterbacks are giving them the silent treatment.