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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
The J Train
11-4 178.79
191.52
 
VS
proj
Colorado Supermax
173.89 10-4
186.9

The J Train overcome starter's goose egg, knock off Colorado Supermax in 178.79-173.89 battle

Despite a goose egg from DeAndre Washington, The J Train were able to persevere and earn the win, narrowly earning a 178.79-173.89 victory over Colorado Supermax. Colorado Supermax had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they came up short. The J Train led 170.39-168.39 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 5.5 points from Avery Williamson on Monday night for Colorado Supermax. Lamar Jackson (243 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 35 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Tony Pollard (69 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 63 Rec Yds) led the way for The J Train in the victory. This marks the first time this season The J Train have beaten Colorado Supermax, after falling 195.57-159.75 in their last matchup. The J Train will look to clinch the league title next week, while Colorado Supermax seek to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  The J Train   Colorado Supermax

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Pollard racked up 132 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns as the Cowboys beat the 49ers 41-33. In doing so, he put up 31.97 points to more-than-double his 14.89-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on The J Train this week. Pollard will battle the Eagles next week.
Tony Pollard

Top Player Comparison

The J Train
Points
% of total points 178.79
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
37.32
30.67
20.9%
2
Tony Pollard
RB
31.97
14.89
17.9%
3
DJ Moore
WR
17.3
11.89
9.7%
4
James Robinson
RB
14.4
15.71
8.1%
Colorado Supermax
Points
% of total points 173.89
1
Derrick Henry
RB
26.6
23.25
15.3%
2
Logan Thomas
TE
17.6
7.43
10.1%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
16.19
29.57
9.3%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
16
8.02
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
DJ Moore had a 40-yard catch for The J Train, contributing to a 39.70-34.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Lamar Jackson had a 44-yard pass for The J Train, while Tony Pollard had a 40-yard touchdown run for the team, who trailed 148.29-146.99 after the early action.

Points By Position

  The J Train   Colorado Supermax

StatSmack

The J Train play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (1) than Colorado Supermax (2).
The J Train have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Colorado Supermax (1 vs 0).
By position, The J Train have outscored Colorado Supermax at RB and IDP this season.
The starters for The J Train had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Colorado Supermax (0).
Hey Colorado Supermax, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

The J Train
This sport is all about exploiting the mismatches. Our team took that to heart this past week and doubled up Colorado Supermax at the quarterback position (37.32 points to 16.19).
Colorado Supermax
Happy holidays, Colorado Supermax! We hope the GM of The J Train will send a thank-you card for the gift of a fantasy football victory this past week.