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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
BrocktonBlockbusters
9-6 239.96
192.81
 
VS
proj
FunkyChickens
114.99 8-7
169.53

BrocktonBlockbusters defy predictions, defeat FunkyChickens in 239.96-114.99 rout

BrocktonBlockbusters rose to the occasion and beat their projected point total, rolling to a 239.96-114.99 victory over FunkyChickens, who fell short of projections. FunkyChickens grabbed a 10.69-point lead on Saturday behind Aaron Jones (35.8 points) and Robert Tonyan (16.8), but BrocktonBlockbusters held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Tony Pollard (60.2 points) and Josh Allen (54.41). Aaron Jones (35.8 points) and Robert Tonyan (16.8) did everything they could for FunkyChickens in the loss. This marks the second time this season BrocktonBlockbusters have gotten the best of FunkyChickens, after winning 158.87-142.88 in their last matchup. BrocktonBlockbusters improve to 9-6 for the season, while FunkyChickens fall to 8-7.

Matchup Timeline

  BrocktonBlockbusters   FunkyChickens

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Pollard scored 60.2 points against the 49ers in Week 15 to more-than-double his 22.64-point projection. He racked up 132 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on BrocktonBlockbusters this week. Pollard will battle the Eagles next week.
Tony Pollard

Top Player Comparison

BrocktonBlockbusters
Points
% of total points 239.96
1
Tony Pollard
RB
60.2
22.64
25.1%
2
Josh Allen
QB
54.41
33.82
22.7%
3
Salvon Ahmed
RB
33.45
14.81
13.9%
4
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
33.2
18.38
13.8%
FunkyChickens
Points
% of total points 114.99
1
Aaron Jones
RB
35.8
25.57
31.1%
2
Robert Tonyan
TE
16.8
14.21
14.6%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
16.54
33.8
14.4%
4
Za'Darius Smith
LB
12.5
12.73
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams Saturday, after which FunkyChickens became the proud owner of a 65.10-54.41 lead. For BrocktonBlockbusters, Josh Allen had a 24-yard touchdown run and a 22-yard touchdown pass. Aaron Jones made the highlight reel for FunkyChickens with a 46-yard run.
Sunday Early
Tony Pollard had a 40-yard touchdown run for BrocktonBlockbusters, helping the team to a 236.21-110.59 lead.

Points By Position

  BrocktonBlockbusters   FunkyChickens

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. FunkyChickens need some help then, averaging just 175.24 versus BrocktonBlockbusters's 194.73.
BrocktonBlockbusters don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than FunkyChickens (6 vs 1).
BrocktonBlockbusters see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than FunkyChickens (1).
BrocktonBlockbusters should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than FunkyChickens (8 vs 5).
By position, BrocktonBlockbusters have outscored FunkyChickens at QB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
BrocktonBlockbusters has a higher average scoring margin (25) than FunkyChickens this season (-14).
The starters for BrocktonBlockbusters had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for FunkyChickens (1).
Hey FunkyChickens, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

BrocktonBlockbusters
Hey, football is all about taking advantage of the mismatches. Not only did we double up FunkyChickens at RB (103.95 points to 44.45), we also tripled them at QB (54.41 to 16.54).
FunkyChickens
Hey, FunkyChickens, did your receivers drop too many balls in practice or something? Seeing just eight targets combined this past week, our two wide receivers clearly need to get the attention of their respective QBs this week in practice.