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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Z
6-9 150.66
135.96
 
VS
proj
Da Rams
102.04 8-7
119.74

Z defeat Da Rams in 150.66-102.04 rout

Z outperformed their projected point total, rolling to a 150.66-102.04 victory over Da Rams, who fell short of projections. Z leapt out to a 79.46-point lead on Saturday behind 71.46 points from Josh Allen (359 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 33 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Aaron Jones (145 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 13 Rec Yds) and never looked back. Kirk Cousins (21.34 points) and Tyler Higbee (18.7) led the charge for Da Rams in the loss. This marks the first time this season Z have knocked off Da Rams, after falling 116.52-98.06 in their last matchup. Z improve to 6-9 for the season, while Da Rams fall to 8-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Z   Da Rams

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 19 points, surrendering 255 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Broncos, the Bills defense registered 12 points this week. Their scoring output was 76.5% more than their 6.8-point projection and was much higher than their 6-point season scoring average. The Bills defense will face the Patriots next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

Z
Points
% of total points 150.66
1
Josh Allen
QB
41.66
25.09
27.7%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
29.8
18.08
19.8%
3
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
22.3
17.04
14.8%
4
A.J. Brown
WR
15.4
18.82
10.2%
Da Rams
Points
% of total points 102.04
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
21.34
20.98
20.9%
2
Tyler Higbee
TE
18.7
7.67
18.3%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
18.4
22.31
18%
4
Chase Edmonds
RB
15.6
9.92
15.3%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Josh Allen had a 24-yard touchdown run and a 22-yard touchdown pass for Z, while Aaron Jones had a 46-yard run to contribute to an 83.46-4.00 lead for Z.
Sunday Early
Kirk Cousins had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Da Rams, who trailed 150.66-49.34 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Tyler Higbee had a 44-yard catch for Da Rams, who trailed 150.66-102.04 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Z   Da Rams

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Z are doing a better job of that, averaging 126.73 versus Da Rams's 116.67.
Once Z put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Da Rams (4 vs 2).
Z play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Da Rams (1).
Z have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Da Rams (1 vs 0).
By position, Z have outscored Da Rams at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Z had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Da Rams (2).
Hey Da Rams, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Z
Football is all about exploiting the mismatches. We really took that to heart this week by thoroughly outplaying Da Rams at the wide receiver position (45.1 points to 17).
Da Rams
So, Da Rams, what'd your wideouts do to tick off their quarterbacks this week? Seeing only 11 targets combined in Week 15, our three wide receivers obviously got on the bad side of their respective QBs.