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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Flying Squirrels
11-4 174.08
199.31
 
VS
proj
Let’em Taunt
163.82 6-9
166.21

Flying Squirrels come back to knock off Let’em Taunt for third straight win, 174.08-163.82

Flying Squirrels extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind win over Let’em Taunt, coming back to earn a 174.08-163.82 victory. Flying Squirrels trailed 117.18-135.30 heading into Monday night, but the unit came storming back behind Nick Chubb, who ran for 91 yards and a touchdown for 16.3 points, and Kirk Cousins, who passed for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns (15.48 points). Jared Goff (216 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Kyler Murray (257 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) did their part for Let’em Taunt in the loss. This marks the first time this season Flying Squirrels have gotten the best of Let’em Taunt, after falling 207.08-202.86 in their last matchup. Flying Squirrels (11-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Let’em Taunt will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Flying Squirrels   Let’em Taunt

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 31-30 loss to the Packers, Andrews scored 39.6 points to more-than-double his 14.6-point projection. He caught 10 passes for 136 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the fifth-highest percentage of any TE in the league this season. In Week 16, Andrews and the Ravens will square off against the Bengals.
Mark Andrews

Top Player Comparison

Flying Squirrels
Points
% of total points 174.08
1
Mark Andrews
TE
39.6
14.6
22.7%
2
Josh Allen
QB
28.3
36.29
16.3%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
16.3
16.95
9.4%
4
Kirk Cousins
QB
15.48
30.08
8.9%
Let’em Taunt
Points
% of total points 163.82
1
Jared Goff
QB
28.14
24.3
17.2%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
26.08
34.52
15.9%
3
Antonio Gibson
RB
18.5
16.19
11.3%
4
Devin Singletary
RB
16.6
12.12
10.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Let’em Taunt became the proud owner of an 84.08-76.30 lead. For Flying Squirrels, Josh Allen had a 20-yard touchdown pass. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for Let’em Taunt with a 26-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Mark Andrews had a 43-yard catch for Flying Squirrels, helping the team to a 135.30-92.58 lead.

Points By Position

  Flying Squirrels   Let’em Taunt

StatSmack

Flying Squirrels are on a roll, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Flying Squirrels are doing a better job of that, averaging 207.81 versus Let’em Taunt's 174.11.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Flying Squirrels (11-4) have a better record than Let’em Taunt (6-9).
Even the machines think Flying Squirrels have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (213.8) than Let’em Taunt (181.23).
Once Flying Squirrels put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Let’em Taunt (3 vs 0).
Flying Squirrels see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Let’em Taunt (0).
By position, Flying Squirrels have outscored Let’em Taunt at QB, RB, TE, and IDP this season.
Flying Squirrels don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 22 points, third-highest in the league.
Flying Squirrels are in the playoffs. Let’em Taunt are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry Let’em Taunt, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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