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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Naked Bootlegs
8-7 190.8
201.84
 
VS
proj
PIERMONSTERS
161.35 8-6
226.85

Naked Bootlegs top PIERMONSTERS, 190.80-161.35

Despite similar records, PIERMONSTERS held a substantial season point advantage over Naked Bootlegs coming into this one (3,142-2,444). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with Naked Bootlegs securing a 190.80-161.35 victory. PIERMONSTERS earned a 8.10-point lead on Thursday, but Naked Bootlegs held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Todd Gurley II, who racked up 124 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 34.4 points, and Deshaun Watson, who passed for 294 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 26 yards (29.3 points). Alvin Kamara (25.8 points) and Davante Adams (21.9) were the leaders for PIERMONSTERS in the loss. This marks the second time this season Naked Bootlegs have knocked off PIERMONSTERS, after winning 238.1-198 in their last matchup. Naked Bootlegs will look to keep it rolling in the Championship next week, while PIERMONSTERS seek to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Naked Bootlegs   PIERMONSTERS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Colts defense (0 Pts Allowed, 292 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 22 points against the Cowboys in Week 15. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 9.59-point projection and was much higher than their 13.67-point season scoring average. The Colts defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Giants next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

Naked Bootlegs
Points
% of total points 190.8
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
34.4
25.27
18%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
29.3
26.06
15.4%
3
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
22
9.59
11.5%
4
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
21.45
29.83
11.2%
PIERMONSTERS
Points
% of total points 161.35
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
25.8
21.57
16%
2
Davante Adams
WR
21.9
18.51
13.6%
3
Tarik Cohen
RB
16.85
16.87
10.4%
4
Jared Goff
QB
15.05
28.78
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday

Points By Position

  Naked Bootlegs   PIERMONSTERS

StatSmack

PIERMONSTERS are under .500 against Naked Bootlegs this season, with a record of 1-2.
This isn't a fluke. In three games vs PIERMONSTERS this season, Naked Bootlegs have averaged more points (201.07) than they usually score this season (189.68).
Naked Bootlegs see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (4) than PIERMONSTERS (0).
Naked Bootlegs are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than PIERMONSTERS (0 vs 1).
By position, Naked Bootlegs have outscored PIERMONSTERS at QB, TE, and K this season.
The starters for Naked Bootlegs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for PIERMONSTERS (0).
Hey PIERMONSTERS, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Naked Bootlegs
A big key to success in football is exploiting the mismatches. Our team found one this past week and doubled up PIERMONSTERS at the quarterback position (50.75 points to 24.35).
PIERMONSTERS
Our quarterback tossed one interception and literally no touchdowns? It might be good to go back and review the game tape. Did Dak Prescott seem flustered back there in the pocket, or was the Colts secondary just that good defending the pass? This is the sort of decision you'll have to make, PIERMONSTERS, as you set your lineup in Week 16 and beyond!