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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Pantheon Hulks
4-11 116.22
93.63
 
VS
proj
Earth-99 StL Rams
102.92 3-12
87.44

Pantheon Hulks defy projections, knock off Earth-99 StL Rams, 116.22-102.92

Both teams rose to the occasion and beat their projected point totals, but Pantheon Hulks took down Earth-99 StL Rams. Predicted to triumph by a score of 93.63-87.44, Pantheon Hulks earned a 116.22-102.92 win over Earth-99 StL Rams. Pantheon Hulks grabbed an early 22.00-point lead on Thursday. Earth-99 StL Rams came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Derrick Henry (24.2 points) and Marvin Jones Jr. (18.2). Unphased, Pantheon Hulks got it going later that afternoon, as Jalen Hurts (39.82 points) and Cam Akers (6.2) put them back in the lead for good. This marks the second time this season Pantheon Hulks have beaten Earth-99 StL Rams, after winning 85.58-79.5 in their last matchup. Pantheon Hulks ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 4-11. Earth-99 StL Rams will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 3-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Pantheon Hulks   Earth-99 StL Rams

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 338 yards , running for 63 yards and scoring 4 touchdowns against the Cardinals, Hurts registered 39.82 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 19.51-point projection and was higher than his 30.05-point season scoring average. Hurts will face the Cowboys next week.
Jalen Hurts

Top Player Comparison

Pantheon Hulks
Points
% of total points 116.22
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
39.82
19.51
34.3%
2
Darren Waller
TE
22
9.7
18.9%
3
Melvin Gordon III
RB
20.1
9.19
17.3%
4
Matt Prater
K
8
8.56
6.9%
Earth-99 StL Rams
Points
% of total points 102.92
1
Derrick Henry
RB
24.2
20
23.5%
2
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
18.2
8.92
17.7%
3
Philip Rivers
QB
17.02
19.1
16.5%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
15
9.09
14.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Darren Waller had a 35-yard touchdown catch for Pantheon Hulks to contribute to a 22.00-0.00 lead for the team.
Saturday
DJ Moore had a 40-yard catch for Earth-99 StL Rams, while Mason Crosby had a 51-yard field goal for the team, who trailed 42.10-38.20 after Saturday's games.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Earth-99 StL Rams boasted a 100.12-55.40 lead. For Pantheon Hulks, Matt Prater had a 53-yard field goal. Philip Rivers made the highlight reel for Earth-99 StL Rams with a 41-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Jalen Hurts had a 32-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass for Pantheon Hulks to contribute to a 107.42-100.12 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Pantheon Hulks   Earth-99 StL Rams

Game Notes

Pantheon Hulks got the W despite the fact that only three of their nine starting players exceeded their projected scores.
Earth-99 StL Rams lost despite five of their nine starters scoring above their projected points.
Earth-99 StL Rams can partially blame the loss on James Conner, who didn't score any points.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
Not only did Pantheon Hulks win, but they also easily covered the 6.19-point projected margin of victory.
In a losing effort, Derrick Henry scored 24.2 points, the second-highest score for a RB this week.

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