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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Tim Riggins
9-6 153.1
121.01
 
VS
proj
Django
112.84 10-5
104.91

Tim Riggins beat expectations, knock off Django in 153.10-112.84 rout

Tim Riggins rose to the occasion, cruising to a 153.10-112.84 victory over Django. Tim Riggins never trailed in this one after nabbing a 23.40-point lead on Thursday behind Darren Waller (25.5 points). Kyler Murray (34.14 points) and D'Andre Swift (20.2) did everything they could for Django in the loss. This marks the first time this season Tim Riggins have beaten Django, after falling 105.62-70.36 in their last matchup. Tim Riggins will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while Django attempt to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Tim Riggins   Django

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 6.87 points, the Bills defense scored 74.7% more than that amount by scoring 12 points in a 48-19 win over the Broncos. They allowed 19 points, surrendered 255 yards, and forced a fumble to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Tim Riggins this week. The Bills will face the Patriots in Week 16.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

Tim Riggins
Points
% of total points 153.1
1
Calvin Ridley
WR
27.3
15.33
17.8%
2
Darren Waller
TE
25.5
12.93
16.7%
3
Tom Brady
QB
23.4
20.97
15.3%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
23.3
16.19
15.2%
Django
Points
% of total points 112.84
1
Kyler Murray
QB
34.14
22.78
30.3%
2
D'Andre Swift
RB
20.2
11.58
17.9%
3
Cole Beasley
WR
15.2
10.78
13.5%
4
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB
12
9.46
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Darren Waller had a 35-yard touchdown catch for Tim Riggins, helping the team to a 25.50-2.10 lead.
Saturday
Aaron Jones had a 46-yard run for Tim Riggins, helping the team to a 60.80-17.30 lead.
Sunday Early
Tom Brady had a 46-yard touchdown pass for Tim Riggins, while T.Y. Hilton had a 41-yard catch, contributing to a 128.50-74.80 lead for Tim Riggins.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but after all was said and done, Tim Riggins owned a 153.10-112.84 lead. For Tim Riggins, Robert Woods had a 40-yard run. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for Django with a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Tim Riggins   Django

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Django need some help then, averaging just 110.81 versus Tim Riggins's 122.52.
In dire times, at least Tim Riggins keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Django (4 vs 5).
Tim Riggins see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Django (0).
Django have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (5) than Tim Riggins (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Tim Riggins have outscored Django at RB, WR, and TE this season.
Tim Riggins don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 9 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Tim Riggins had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Django (4).
Hey Django, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Tim Riggins
Nice work, Tim Riggins. Props on assembling a starting crew that blew the opponent out by over 40 points this past week.
Django
Happy holidays, Django! We hope the GM of Tim Riggins will pen a thank-you card for the generous gift you offered them this past week.