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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Bitterness
10-4 208.4
209.85
 
VS
proj
Naked Bootlegs
177.1 8-7
193.74

Despite top scorer Brees, Naked Bootlegs fall to Bitterness, 208.40-177.10

Naked Bootlegs had the top scorer in the matchup with QB Drew Brees posting 39.35 points, the fourth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Bitterness, who secured a 208.40-177.10 win. Naked Bootlegs grabbed a 21.85-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Bitterness held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Julio Jones, who caught 13 passes for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns for 38.4 points, and Chris Carson, who ran for 133 yards and 2 touchdowns (26.7 points). Drew Brees (307 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Carson Wentz (266 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) led the way for Naked Bootlegs in the loss. This marks the second time this season Bitterness have gotten the best of Naked Bootlegs, after winning 235.8-188.45 in their last matchup. Bitterness will look to clinch the championship next week, while Naked Bootlegs seek to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Bitterness   Naked Bootlegs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 29-22 win over the 49ers, Jones scored 38.4 points to more-than-double his 17.49-point projection. He caught 13 passes for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Bitterness this week. Jones will battle the Jaguars in Week 16.
Julio Jones

Top Player Comparison

Bitterness
Points
% of total points 208.4
1
Julio Jones
WR
38.4
17.49
18.4%
2
Chris Carson
RB
26.7
18.16
12.8%
3
Gardner Minshew II
QB
24.75
22.2
11.9%
4
Kyler Murray
QB
21.55
22.93
10.3%
Naked Bootlegs
Points
% of total points 177.1
1
Drew Brees
QB
39.35
28.5
22.2%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
28.2
25.04
15.9%
3
Terry McLaurin
WR
24
11.62
13.6%
4
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
20
13.77
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Naked Bootlegs who emerged with the lead, 104.55-82.70. For Bitterness, Aaron Jones had a 21-yard touchdown run. Terry McLaurin made the highlight reel for Naked Bootlegs with a 75-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Gardner Minshew II had a 55-yard pass for Bitterness, while Kyler Murray had a 51-yard pass, contributing to a 208.40-119.15 lead for Bitterness.
Monday
Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for Naked Bootlegs.

Points By Position

  Bitterness   Naked Bootlegs

What If

Bitterness would have beaten four other teams besides Naked Bootlegs this week.
Naked Bootlegs would have lost to six other teams besides Bitterness this week.
If they played Naked Bootlegs every week, Bitterness would be 10-4 this season.
Bitterness would be 7-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Naked Bootlegs.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Bitterness, Naked Bootlegs would be 8-3.
If Bitterness had played every team in the league each week, they would be 83-43.
If they played every team every week, Naked Bootlegs would be 66-62-1.

Coach Talk

Bitterness
Well, we do appreciate the confidence this past week, Bitterness. Starting a starter with negative points (the Los Angeles Rams defense) while still earning the win... that's borderline cocky.
Naked Bootlegs
"Not seeing enough chances" can't be an excuse this week for Naked Bootlegs. Our pass-catching corps (four WR and one TE) collectively got a grand total of 26 targets in Week 15. With just 14 total catches, that group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.