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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Blue Falcons
11-3 149.05
152.97
 
VS
proj
Nightmares
147.85 9-6
140.08

Despite top scorer Brees, Nightmares fall to Blue Falcons in 149.05-147.85 battle

Drew Brees racked up 27.7 points for Nightmares, the best total in the matchup and 10th-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Blue Falcons, who narrowly earned a 149.05-147.85 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Blue Falcons led 137.05-78.95 heading into the late afternoon slate on Sunday. Nightmares came roaring back behind Drew Brees (27.7 points) and Tyreek Hill (17.4). Blue Falcons were led by Marvin Jones Jr. (27.2 points) and J.D. McKissic (25.7). This marks the second time this season Blue Falcons have gotten the best of Nightmares, after winning 182.8-127.4 in their last matchup. Blue Falcons will look to clinch the league title next week, while Nightmares attempt to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Blue Falcons   Nightmares

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 107 yards from scrimmage and catching a touchdown pass against the Seahawks, McKissic recorded 25.7 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 12.21-point projection and was much higher than his 12.56-point season scoring average. McKissic will face the Panthers next week.
J.D. McKissic

Top Player Comparison

Blue Falcons
Points
% of total points 149.05
1
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
27.2
14.06
18.2%
2
J.D. McKissic
RB
25.7
12.21
17.2%
3
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
22.3
16.5
15%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
15.25
31.15
10.2%
Nightmares
Points
% of total points 147.85
1
Drew Brees
QB
27.7
26.23
18.7%
2
D'Andre Swift
RB
22.2
13.51
15%
3
Russell Gage
WR
17.8
10.9
12%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
17.4
20.61
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Drew Brees had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 51-yard pass for Nightmares, who trailed 149.05-147.85 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Blue Falcons   Nightmares

Game Notes

Just five of the 11 starters on Blue Falcons scored more than their projected point totals.
Nightmares lost despite seven of their 11 starters scoring above their projected points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Blue Falcons won despite scoring fewer points than projected, while Nightmares outscored their projection.
The matchup's 1.2-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
This defeat snaps a two-game unbeaten streak for Nightmares.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Blue Falcons. They won, but did not cover the 12.89-point projected margin of victory.
Blue Falcons moves to (1-0) in close games this year, while Nightmares falls to (2-2).

Coach Talk

Blue Falcons
I just can't overstate how important tight wins like this can be for team chemistry. Persevering in the face of adversity and triumphing as a tight-knit unit... expect the Blue Falcons locker room to really gel heading into Week 16.
Nightmares
Normally, missing a field goal isn't any real cause for concern. Having said that, Justin Tucker went 1-for-2 on FGs instead of 2-for-2, and Nightmares lost the matchup by 1.2 points. Talk about impeccable timing...