Angeell's Team top projections, earn win against Rebellion, 119.94-114.00
Angeell's Team rose to the occasion and beat expectations, coming out on top with a 119.94-114.00 victory over Rebellion, who fell short of projections. Rebellion took the first lead in the matchup , but Angeell's Team held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Derek Carr (32.74 points) and Jonathan Taylor (21). Travis Kelce (8 Rec, 136 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Kirk Cousins (305 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 12 Rush Yds) led the way for Rebellion in the loss. This marks the second time this season Angeell's Team have gotten the best of Rebellion, after winning 91.52-65.78 in their last matchup. Angeell's Team ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 7-6. Rebellion (8-5) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.
In a 26-20 win over the Texans, Taylor scored 21 points to nearly double his 11.01-point projection. He racked up 135 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Angeell's Team this week. Next week, Taylor will face the Raiders.
Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was Angeell's Team who owned the lead, 81.94-57.80. Derek Carr had a 46-yard touchdown pass and a 38-yard touchdown pass for Angeell's Team, while Jonathan Taylor had a 39-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for Rebellion, while Ka'imi Fairbairn had a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Angeell's Team boasted a 102.34-83.60 lead. For Angeell's Team, Dallas Goedert had a 41-yard catch. Chris Carson made the highlight reel for Rebellion with a 28-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Travis Kelce had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Rebellion, who trailed 107.34-107.20 after Sunday Night Football.