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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Sasquatch
11-4 112.03
115.53
 
VS
proj
Legion of Boyd
104.37 8-7
114.67

Sasquatch top Legion of Boyd for fifth straight win, 112.03-104.37

Sasquatch extended their win streak to five games with a hard-fought win over Legion of Boyd, earning a 112.03-104.37 victory. Sasquatch never trailed in this one after grabbing an 11.8-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Derrick Henry (24.2 points) and Marvin Jones Jr. (22.2). David Johnson (18.8 points) and Jared Goff (17.87) did everything they could for Legion of Boyd in the loss. This marks the second time this season Sasquatch have knocked off Legion of Boyd, after winning 133.97-79.14 in their last matchup. Sasquatch improve to 11-4 for the season, while Legion of Boyd fall to 8-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Sasquatch   Legion of Boyd

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Titans in Week 15, Jones Jr. caught 10 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 22.2 points and nearly doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Sasquatch this week. Next week, Jones Jr. will face the Buccaneers.
Marvin Jones Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Sasquatch
Points
% of total points 112.03
1
Kyler Murray
QB
36.43
23.95
32.5%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
24.2
20.94
21.6%
3
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
22.2
11.49
19.8%
4
Miles Sanders
RB
9.5
14.92
8.5%
Legion of Boyd
Points
% of total points 104.37
1
David Johnson
RB
18.8
12.11
18%
2
Jared Goff
QB
17.87
21.01
17.1%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
16.9
18.83
16.2%
4
Diontae Johnson
WR
15.9
12.19
15.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Sasquatch boasted a 105.43-82.17 lead. For Sasquatch, Kyler Murray had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass. Jared Goff made the highlight reel for Legion of Boyd with a 44-yard pass.
Monday
Diontae Johnson had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Legion of Boyd.

Points By Position

  Sasquatch   Legion of Boyd

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Legion of Boyd, Sasquatch averaged more points (123) than they usually score (113.35).
Sasquatch are looking unstoppable, winning five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Legion of Boyd need some help then, averaging just 105.32 versus Sasquatch's 113.35.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Sasquatch (11-4) have a better record than Legion of Boyd (8-7).
Even the machines think Sasquatch have better players. Their projected average points is higher (122.99) than Legion of Boyd (111.49).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Legion of Boyd has left more points on the bench this season (499.7) than Sasquatch (467.97).
Once Sasquatch put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Legion of Boyd (5 vs 4).
Legion of Boyd have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than Sasquatch (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Sasquatch have outscored Legion of Boyd at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Sasquatch don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Sasquatch had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Legion of Boyd (2).
Hey Legion of Boyd, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Sasquatch
Spotting mismatches is a huge key to success in football. Thanks to an awesome performance from Kyler Murray, we doubled up Legion of Boyd at the quarterback position this past week (36.43 points to 17.87). Murray went 27-for-36 for 406 yards, three TDs, and an INT in a 33-26 win over the Eagles.
Legion of Boyd
Tis the season, Legion of Boyd! We hope the GM of Sasquatch will write a thank-you card for the generous 104.37-point gift this past week.