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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Blackadders
9-6 136.42
113.48
 
VS
proj
MVP Eli
106.08 4-11
96.72

Blackadders top predictions, defeat MVP Eli in 136.42-106.08 rout

Blackadders brought their A game and outperformed expectations, rolling to a 136.42-106.08 victory over MVP Eli. MVP Eli got out to an 8.80-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Blackadders after that. They were led by Jameis Winston, who passed for 458 yards and 4 touchdowns for 36.72 points, and Ezekiel Elliott, who racked up 160 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns (31 points). Kenyan Drake (137 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs) and Dak Prescott (212 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 12 Rush Yds) did their part for MVP Eli in the loss. This marks the second time this season Blackadders have taken down MVP Eli, after winning 80.58-77.56 in their last matchup. Blackadders (9-6) will look to keep it rolling against KS Bryndza, while MVP Eli (4-11) attempt to generate some positive momentum against New Sacz Giants.

Matchup Timeline

  Blackadders   MVP Eli

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Elliott scored 31 points against the Rams in Week 15 to nearly double his 15.86-point projection. He racked up 160 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Blackadders this week. Elliott will square off against the Eagles in Week 16.
Ezekiel Elliott

Top Player Comparison

Blackadders
Points
% of total points 136.42
1
Jameis Winston
QB
36.72
19.81
26.9%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
31
15.86
22.7%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
19
12.13
13.9%
4
George Kittle
TE
13.4
10.37
9.8%
MVP Eli
Points
% of total points 106.08
1
Kenyan Drake
RB
41.6
9.46
39.2%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
16.68
19.32
15.7%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
10.1
8.74
9.5%
4
Le'Veon Bell
RB
8.8
9.58
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jameis Winston had a 34-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass for Blackadders, while Tyler Lockett had a 44-yard catch to contribute to an 81.62-19.60 lead for Blackadders.
Sunday Late
Dak Prescott had a 59-yard touchdown pass for MVP Eli, who trailed 131.52-97.08 after the late afternoon games.

Points By Position

  Blackadders   MVP Eli

StatSmack

They don't even seem to consider you a threat. Blackadders have a winning record vs MVP Eli this season despite scoring less against them on average (108.5) than their overall season average (116.16).
We heard scoring helps you win. Blackadders are doing a better job of that, averaging 116.16 versus MVP Eli's 94.97.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Blackadders (9-6) have a better record than MVP Eli (4-11).
Even the computers think Blackadders have better players. Their projected average points is higher (114.83) than MVP Eli (100.65).
Once Blackadders put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than MVP Eli (5 vs 2).
Blackadders are clutch masters, with more close wins than MVP Eli (3 vs 0).
Blackadders should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than MVP Eli (8 vs 6).
By position, Blackadders have outscored MVP Eli at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Blackadders has a higher average scoring margin (6) than MVP Eli this season (-23).
The starters for Blackadders had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for MVP Eli (1).
Hey MVP Eli, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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