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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Bye Week
8-7 137.2
126.24
 
VS
proj
Tonz Thunderin Bears
97.09 6-9
128.85

Tonz Thunderin Bears lose to Bye Week in 137.20-97.09 rout

Tonz Thunderin Bears fell short of expectations, as Bye Week cruised to a 137.20-97.09 victory. Tonz Thunderin Bears earned a 8.4-point lead on Saturday behind Phillip Lindsay, but Bye Week held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Todd Gurley II (34.4 points) and the New Orleans Saints defense (33.26). The Cincinnati Bengals defense (32.44 points) and Stefon Diggs (15.8) were the leaders for Tonz Thunderin Bears in the loss. This marks the first time this season Bye Week have gotten the best of Tonz Thunderin Bears, after falling 139.49-124.01 in their last matchup. Bye Week improve to 8-7 for the season, while Tonz Thunderin Bears fall to 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Bye Week   Tonz Thunderin Bears

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 9 points, surrendering 247 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Panthers, the Saints defense tallied 33.26 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 13.72-point projection and was much higher than their 17.33-point season scoring average. The Saints defense will face the Steelers next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Bye Week
Points
% of total points 137.2
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
34.4
25.4
25.1%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
33.26
13.72
24.2%
3
Josh Allen
QB
23.8
22.98
17.3%
4
David Johnson
RB
19.1
14.85
13.9%
Tonz Thunderin Bears
Points
% of total points 97.09
1
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
32.44
13.12
33.4%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
15.8
16.97
16.3%
3
Jared Goff
QB
14.05
28.34
14.5%
4
Trey Burton
TE
13.6
8.11
14%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Josh Allen had a 42-yard touchdown pass for Bye Week, while David Johnson had a 40-yard catch for the team, who trailed 71.04-61.44 after the early round of games.

Points By Position

  Bye Week   Tonz Thunderin Bears

StatSmack

You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Tonz Thunderin Bears has left more points on the bench this season (1,630.83) than Bye Week (1,312.64).
Once Bye Week put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Tonz Thunderin Bears (3 vs 2).
By position, Bye Week have outscored Tonz Thunderin Bears at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Bye Week has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Tonz Thunderin Bears this season (-13).
The starters for Bye Week had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Tonz Thunderin Bears (0).
Hey Tonz Thunderin Bears, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Bye Week
A big key to success in football is exploiting the mismatches. With great performances by Todd Gurley II and David Johnson, our crew made that a point of emphasis this past week. We thoroughly outplayed Tonz Thunderin Bears at the running back position (53.5 points to 9.2). Gurley II had 124 total yards and two TDs, while Johnson logged 101 yards.
Tonz Thunderin Bears
Welp, we can't really gripe about a lack of opportunities this time, can we? Our trio of pass-catchers (two WR, one TE) were targeted a grand total of 14 times in Week 15. With only eight total catches, that group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.