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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
JA
10-5 154.38
177.31
 
VS
proj
El CHAPO
104.36 4-11
135.96

JA top El CHAPO for third straight win in 154.38-104.36 rout

JA extended their win streak to three games with a easy win over El CHAPO, rolling to a 154.38-104.36 victory. El CHAPO nabbed a 8.10-point lead on Thursday, but JA held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Todd Gurley II (34.4 points) and Deshaun Watson (22.36). David Johnson (19.1 points) and Robert Woods (16.3) carried the flag for El CHAPO in the loss. This marks the third time this season JA have gotten the best of El CHAPO, after winning 198-140.06 in their last matchup. JA improve to 10-5 for the season, while El CHAPO fall to 4-11.

Matchup Timeline

  JA   El CHAPO

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Eagles in Week 15, Gurley II racked up 124 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 34.4 points and scored 35.4% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on JA this week. Gurley II will square off against the Cardinals next week.
Todd Gurley II

Top Player Comparison

JA
Points
% of total points 154.38
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
34.4
25.4
22.3%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
22.36
20.5
14.5%
3
Julian Edelman
WR
16
18.65
10.4%
4
Matt Breida
RB
14.6
12.07
9.5%
El CHAPO
Points
% of total points 104.36
1
David Johnson
RB
19.1
14.85
18.3%
2
Robert Woods
WR
16.3
17.16
15.6%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
15.1
22.07
14.5%
4
Latavius Murray
RB
12.8
4.21
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Sunday Early
David Johnson had a 40-yard catch for El CHAPO, who trailed 69.28-60.06 after the early slate.

Points By Position

  JA   El CHAPO

StatSmack

JA are undefeated against El CHAPO this season, with a record of 3-0.
You shouldn't be surprised. In three games vs El CHAPO this season, JA have averaged more points (167.8) than they usually score this season (157.12).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. JA have won three straight weeks, while El CHAPO have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. JA are doing a better job of that, averaging 157.12 versus El CHAPO's 142.38.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" JA (10-5) have a better record than El CHAPO (4-11).
Even the computers think JA have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (162.27) than El CHAPO (145.82).
Once JA put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than El CHAPO (5 vs 1).
JA are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than El CHAPO (0 vs 1).
By position, JA have outscored El CHAPO at RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
The starters for JA had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for El CHAPO (1).
Hey El CHAPO, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

JA
Props on assembling a lineup that netted more than 154 points this past week. We deem that to be a job well done. We should keep this momentum rolling as we step into our next matchup in Week 16.
El CHAPO
Fortunately, this week's problem is pretty easy to spot, El CHAPO. Choosing to start Austin Ekeler in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to move forward with a full deck of cards next time?