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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Ripsnorters
10-5 100.24
112.61
 
VS
proj
Short Bus Ryderz
39.96 6-9
82.63

Ripsnorters top Short Bus Ryderz for fourth straight win in 100.24-39.96 rout

Ripsnorters extended their win streak to four games with a easy win over Short Bus Ryderz, cruising to a 100.24-39.96 victory. Short Bus Ryderz took a 4.00-point lead on Thursday, but Ripsnorters held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the Minnesota Vikings defense (17 Pts Allowed, 193 Yds Allowed) and Christian McCaffrey (50 Pass Yds, 53 Rush Yds, 67 Rec Yds, 1 Off. TD,). Aaron Rodgers (14.46 points) and the New York Jets defense (11) led the way for Short Bus Ryderz in the loss. This marks the first time this season Ripsnorters have knocked off Short Bus Ryderz, after falling 125.04-114.32 in their last matchup. Ripsnorters (10-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Short Bus Ryderz will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Ripsnorters   Short Bus Ryderz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 17 points and 193 yards against the Dolphins, the Vikings defense tallied 20 points this week. Their scoring output was 83.8% more than their 10.88-point projection and was much higher than their 9.22-point season scoring average. The Vikings defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Lions next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Ripsnorters
Points
% of total points 100.24
1
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
20
10.88
20%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
18
17.06
18%
3
Lamar Jackson
QB
16.74
19.61
16.7%
4
Jake Elliott
K
16
9.1
16%
Short Bus Ryderz
Points
% of total points 39.96
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
14.46
19.11
36.2%
2
The New York Jets defense
DEF
11
8.13
27.5%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
4.2
6.55
10.5%
4
Harrison Butker
K
4
11.16
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Night
Jake Elliott had a 51-yard field goal for Ripsnorters, helping the team to a 74.84-39.96 lead.
Monday
Christian McCaffrey had a 50-yard touchdown pass for Ripsnorters during Monday Night Football, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Ripsnorters   Short Bus Ryderz

Game Notes

Ripsnorters won even though only three of their nine starting players exceeded their scoring projections.
Short Bus Ryderz had only one of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
The final result could've looked differently, as each team had a starter that failed to score.
Ripsnorters had four players score more points than the leading scorer for Short Bus Ryderz.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Both teams failed to reach their projected point total.
Not only did Ripsnorters get the win, but they also easily covered the 29.98-point projected margin of victory.
In blowout games this season, Ripsnorters moves to (7-1), while Short Bus Ryderz falls to (3-8).

Coach Talk

Ripsnorters
Listen Ripsnorters, we're "glass half full" kind of coaches. While others may harp on the fact that our scoring output has slipped lately, we'll choose to take the optimistic route. Averaging 106.79 points through Week 14, our crew has shown it's more than capable of outperforming the 100.24 we needed to win this past week!
Short Bus Ryderz
Your starting QB threw an interception and literally no touchdowns? It might be wise to go back and review the game tape. Was Aaron Rodgers actually that off-rhythm with his receivers, or was the Bears secondary just that stout against the pass? What do you think? Do we continue to roll with him as the starting QB of Short Bus Ryderz?