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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
TheSquirter
9-5 135.26
144.95
 
VS
proj
GPS Signal L05T
131.36 10-3
137.61

Back-and-forth battle ends with TheSquirter coming back to beat GPS Signal L05T in 135.26-131.36 battle

What a battle! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring four lead changes, TheSquirter extended their win streak to four games with a come-from-behind win over GPS Signal L05T, coming back to earn a 135.26-131.36 victory. Trailing 131.36-114.36 heading into Monday night, TheSquirter came storming back behind Diontae Johnson (8 Rec, 59 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Stefon Diggs (27.7 points) and Tyreek Hill (17.5) were the leaders for GPS Signal L05T in the loss. This marks the second time this season TheSquirter have gotten the best of GPS Signal L05T, after winning 124.58-100.18 in their last matchup. TheSquirter will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while GPS Signal L05T attempt to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  TheSquirter   GPS Signal L05T

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Bengals in Week 15, Johnson caught 8 passes for 59 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 20.9 points and scored 39.4% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on TheSquirter this week. Johnson will face the Colts in Week 16.
Diontae Johnson

Top Player Comparison

TheSquirter
Points
% of total points 135.26
1
Justin Herbert
QB
27.56
19.96
20.4%
2
Diontae Johnson
WR
20.9
14.99
15.5%
3
J.K. Dobbins
RB
14.5
14.51
10.7%
4
Allen Robinson II
WR
12.3
17.08
9.1%
GPS Signal L05T
Points
% of total points 131.36
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
27.7
20.05
21.1%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
17.5
21.51
13.3%
3
Marquise Brown
WR
16.8
12.47
12.8%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
16.1
16.92
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Justin Herbert had a 26-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass for TheSquirter, helping to give the team a 27.56-2.70 lead.
Saturday
Stefon Diggs had a 55-yard catch for GPS Signal L05T to contribute to a 30.40-27.56 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was TheSquirter who claimed the lead, 90.96-85.20. For TheSquirter, Younghoe Koo had a 52-yard field goal. Marquise Brown made the highlight reel for GPS Signal L05T with a 44-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Jared Goff had a 44-yard pass for GPS Signal L05T to contribute to a 115.26-99.86 lead for the team.
Monday
Diontae Johnson had a 23-yard touchdown catch for TheSquirter on Monday night, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  TheSquirter   GPS Signal L05T

StatSmack

TheSquirter are looking unstoppable, winning four in a row.
By position, TheSquirter have outscored GPS Signal L05T at QB, RB, and K this season.
The starters for TheSquirter had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for GPS Signal L05T (3).
Hey GPS Signal L05T, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

TheSquirter
You know, the key to football is spotting the mismatches. Thanks to a stellar display from Justin Herbert, we doubled up GPS Signal L05T at the quarterback position this past week (27.56 points to 12.56). Herbert went 22-for-32 for 314 yards and two TDs (plus no INTs) in a 30-27 win over the Raiders.
GPS Signal L05T
With just a pair of catches this past week, the starting running backs for GPS Signal L05T should work to smooth things over with their quarterbacks... and remind them to dump it off more frequently.