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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Vegas legends
11-4 201
223.79
 
VS
proj
Rattle Dem Bones
187 11-4
248.51

Vegas legends knock off Rattle Dem Bones for fifth straight win, 201-187

Vegas legends extended their win streak to five games with a hard-fought win over Rattle Dem Bones, securing a 201-187 victory. Rattle Dem Bones earned a 1-point lead on Thursday, but Vegas legends held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Patrick Mahomes, who passed for 340 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 11 yards for 27 points, and Ezekiel Elliott, who racked up 160 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns (27 points). Luke Kuechly (17 Tackles) and Russell Wilson (286 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) led the way for Rattle Dem Bones in the loss. This marks the second time this season Vegas legends have knocked off Rattle Dem Bones, after winning 231-217.5 in their last matchup. Vegas legends will look to clinch the championship next week, while Rattle Dem Bones attempt to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Vegas legends   Rattle Dem Bones

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones caught 13 passes for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Falcons beat the 49ers 29-22. In doing so, he put up 25 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Vegas legends this week. Jones will battle the Jaguars next week.
Julio Jones

Top Player Comparison

Vegas legends
Points
% of total points 201
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
27
26.13
13.4%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
27
15.33
13.4%
3
Julio Jones
WR
25
10.72
12.4%
4
Jayon Brown
LB
21
18.4
10.4%
Rattle Dem Bones
Points
% of total points 187
1
Luke Kuechly
LB
25
21.14
13.4%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
23
25.13
12.3%
3
Jordan Hicks
LB
22
21.21
11.8%
4
Logan Ryan
CB
16
15.08
8.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Rattle Dem Bones owned a 121-74 lead. For Vegas legends, Patrick Mahomes had a 41-yard touchdown pass. Russell Wilson had a 58-yard pass and a 44-yard pass for Rattle Dem Bones, while Chris Godwin had a 51-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Vegas legends   Rattle Dem Bones

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Rattle Dem Bones, Vegas legends averaged more points (216) than they usually score (205.57).
Vegas legends are on a roll, with victories in five straight matchups.
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Rattle Dem Bones has left more points on the bench this season (1,552) than Vegas legends (1,102.5).
Once Vegas legends put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rattle Dem Bones (4 vs 3).
Vegas legends have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Rattle Dem Bones (1 vs 0).
By position, Vegas legends have outscored Rattle Dem Bones at QB and RB this season.
Vegas legends don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 26 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Rattle Dem Bones, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Vegas legends
Good work, Vegas legends. Props on assembling a starting crew that won by 14 points this past matchup.
Rattle Dem Bones
Registering just three targets this past week, it appears that the starting running backs for Rattle Dem Bones should investigate why their QBs are giving them the silent treatment.