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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
JollyRogers
9-6 164.85
178.28
 
VS
proj
The Firing Squad
154.5 13-2
170.36

Despite top scorer the Colts defense, The Firing Squad fall to JollyRogers, 164.85-154.50

The Firing Squad had the highest scorer in the matchup with DEF the Indianapolis Colts defense posting 43 points, the second-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome JollyRogers, who came from behind for a 164.85-154.50 win. JollyRogers trailed 149.80-114.45 heading into Sunday night, but the team charged back behind Todd Gurley II (35.4 points) and Jake Elliott (15). The Indianapolis Colts defense (0 Pts Allowed, 292 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) and Baker Mayfield (188 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) did everything they could for The Firing Squad in defeat. This marks the second time this season JollyRogers have taken down The Firing Squad, after winning 164.35-138.45 in their last matchup. JollyRogers will look to clinch the league title next week, while The Firing Squad attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  JollyRogers   The Firing Squad

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Squaring off against the 49ers in Week 15, Carson racked up 148 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 29.8 points to scored 74.9% higher than his 17.04-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on JollyRogers this week. Carson will play the Chiefs next week.
Chris Carson

Top Player Comparison

JollyRogers
Points
% of total points 164.85
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
35.4
30.56
21.5%
2
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
33.5
32.22
20.3%
3
Chris Carson
RB
29.8
17.04
18.1%
4
Jake Elliott
K
15
8.68
9.1%
The Firing Squad
Points
% of total points 154.5
1
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
43
20.73
27.8%
2
Baker Mayfield
QB
26.3
40.04
17%
3
Kenny Golladay
WR
25.1
12.51
16.2%
4
Dede Westbrook
WR
22
11.09
14.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Sunday Early
Kenny Golladay had a 40-yard catch for The Firing Squad, contributing to a 149.80-84.65 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Jake Elliott had a 51-yard field goal for JollyRogers, contributing to a 164.85-154.50 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  JollyRogers   The Firing Squad

Game Notes

Six of the nine starters on JollyRogers scored higher than their projected point totals.
The Firing Squad had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
JollyRogers put up more points than their season scoring average (152.93) while The Firing Squad fell short of theirs (180.41).
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The defeat ends a streak of 12 consecutive wins for The Firing Squad.
Not only did JollyRogers get the W, but they also covered the 7.92-point predicted margin of victory.
In comeback games this season, JollyRogers moves to (1-2), while The Firing Squad falls to (1-1).
On the losing side, the Indianapolis Colts defense (43 points) posted the top overall score for a DEF this week.

Coach Talk

JollyRogers
Identifying mismatches is a big component to winning in football. With stellar performances by Todd Gurley II and Chris Carson, our squad definitely took that to heart this past week. We thoroughly outscored The Firing Squad at running back (65.2 points to 10.4). Gurley II had 124 total yards and two TDs, while Carson logged 148 yards.
The Firing Squad
Just like the league's new tackling rules, remember to keep your chin up, The Firing Squad! Do your best take comfort in the fact that your kindness this week did not go unnoticed. It takes real generosity to help someone like JollyRogers succeed... and when the time comes, perhaps they'll do you a solid and return the favor.