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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Grapevine Gunslinger
8-7 353.4
284.64
 
VS
proj
Jersey Boyz
269.95 9-6
280.14

Grapevine Gunslinger defy expectations, defeat Jersey Boyz, 353.40-269.95

Grapevine Gunslinger stepped up, earning a 353.40-269.95 victory over Jersey Boyz, who fell short of projections. Grapevine Gunslinger never trailed in this one after nabbing a 52.40-point lead on Thursday behind the New York Jets defense. Russell Wilson (47.7 points) and Michael Thomas (40.8) did their part for Jersey Boyz in the loss. This marks the first time this season Grapevine Gunslinger have taken down Jersey Boyz, after falling 377.25-315.3 in their last matchup. Grapevine Gunslinger improve to 8-7 for the season, while Jersey Boyz fall to 9-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Grapevine Gunslinger   Jersey Boyz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Jets defense allowed 42 points and 430 yards in a 42-21 loss to the Ravens. In doing so, they put up 52.4 points and more-than-tripled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Jets will battle the Steelers.
The New York Jets defense

Top Player Comparison

Grapevine Gunslinger
Points
% of total points 353.4
1
Drew Brees
QB
68.85
55.61
19.5%
2
The New York Jets defense
DEF
52.4
15.44
14.8%
3
Derek Carr
QB
49.05
44.82
13.9%
4
Chris Carson
RB
48.7
31.41
13.8%
Jersey Boyz
Points
% of total points 269.95
1
Russell Wilson
QB
47.7
47.79
17.7%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
40.8
28.81
15.1%
3
Kirk Cousins
QB
40.75
45.51
15.1%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
25.1
24.19
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Russell Wilson had a 58-yard pass and a 44-yard pass for Jersey Boyz, while Chris Godwin had a 51-yard catch for the team, who trailed 140.90-129.80 after the early action.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after all was said and done, Grapevine Gunslinger became the proud owner of a 284.55-206.05 lead. For Grapevine Gunslinger, Derek Carr had a 40-yard touchdown pass. Kirk Cousins hit Stefon Diggs for a 46-yard pass for Jersey Boyz.
Monday
Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for Grapevine Gunslinger during Monday Night Football, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Grapevine Gunslinger   Jersey Boyz

What If

Grapevine Gunslinger would have beaten five other teams besides Jersey Boyz this week.
Jersey Boyz would have lost to six other teams besides Grapevine Gunslinger this week.
Grapevine Gunslinger would be 8-7 if they played Jersey Boyz every week.
Grapevine Gunslinger would be 8-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Jersey Boyz.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Grapevine Gunslinger, Jersey Boyz would be 7-5.
If Grapevine Gunslinger had played every team in the league each week, they would be 77-54.
If they played every team every week, Jersey Boyz would be 73-58.

Coach Talk

Grapevine Gunslinger
Well, we do appreciate the confidence this past week, Grapevine Gunslinger. Playing a starter with zero points (Bilal Powell), while still getting the win... talk about arrogant.
Jersey Boyz
Let's use this loss as a learning experience and regroup for next year, Jersey Boyz. Get familiar with what the Yahoo! Fantasy Experts are saying and deploy the strongest possible lineup next year.