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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Gregtema Colts
10-5 67.18
66.09
 
VS
proj
BasStov Buccaneers
64.37 8-7
62.09

Despite top scorer Kelce, BasStov Buccaneers fall to Gregtema Colts in 67.18-64.37 thriller

BasStov Buccaneers had the top scorer in the league this week with TE Travis Kelce racking up 16.03 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Gregtema Colts, who eked out a 67.18-64.37 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Gregtema Colts led 58.50-33.75 heading into Monday night. BasStov Buccaneers made it interesting behind Hunter Renfrow (2.03 points). The Indianapolis Colts defense (13.78 points) and Justin Herbert (13.46) led the way for Gregtema Colts in the victory. This marks the second time this season Gregtema Colts have beaten BasStov Buccaneers, after winning 79.9-76.94 in their last matchup. Gregtema Colts will look to clinch the championship next week, while BasStov Buccaneers attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Gregtema Colts   BasStov Buccaneers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Abdullah overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 8.81 points against his 2.73-point projection. In a 31-14 loss to the Bills, he caught 4 passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. Abdullah will face the Buccaneers next week.
Ameer Abdullah

Top Player Comparison

Gregtema Colts
Points
% of total points 67.18
1
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
13.78
6.1
20.5%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
13.46
11.05
20%
3
Ameer Abdullah
RB
8.81
2.73
13.1%
4
Matt Gay
K
8
5.01
11.9%
BasStov Buccaneers
Points
% of total points 64.37
1
Travis Kelce
TE
16.03
6.76
24.9%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
12.56
7.88
19.5%
3
Josh Allen
QB
8.11
11.8
12.6%
4
Fred Warner
LB
7.1
6.19
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Gregtema Colts who grabbed the lead, 48.53-15.05. For Gregtema Colts, Ameer Abdullah had a 23-yard touchdown catch. Josh Allen made the highlight reel for BasStov Buccaneers with a 20-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Brandon McManus had a 54-yard field goal for BasStov Buccaneers, who trailed 58.50-33.75 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Gregtema Colts   BasStov Buccaneers

Game Notes

Only five of the 11 starters on Gregtema Colts scored higher than their point projections.
Despite six of their 11 starters exceeding their points projection, BasStov Buccaneers lost.
BasStov Buccaneers can partially blame the loss on Antoine Winfield Jr., who didn't score any points.
Gregtema Colts put up fewer points than their season scoring average (67.29) while BasStov Buccaneers scored above theirs (62.89).
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
Gregtema Colts ranked 2nd in the league in points scored this week, while BasStov Buccaneers ranked 3rd.
This loss snaps a two-game winning streak for BasStov Buccaneers.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Gregtema Colts. They won, but failed to cover the 4-point projected margin of victory.
In close games this season, Gregtema Colts moves to (4-1), while BasStov Buccaneers falls to (4-5).
Despite the loss, Travis Kelce recorded 16.03 points, the second-best score for a tight end this season.

Coach Talk

Gregtema Colts
These types of close wins can be super critical for the locker room. Overcoming tough obstacles and persevering in the face of adversity... expect the Gregtema Colts team chemistry to be stronger than ever entering Week 16.
BasStov Buccaneers
Generally, a single missed field goal isn't anything to really be worried about. Having said that, Brandon McManus went 1-for-2 on FGs instead of 2-for-2, and BasStov Buccaneers lost the matchup by 2.81 points. Talk about impeccable timing...