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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Hit N Ruggs
8-7 145.9
125.48
 
VS
proj
G's Redwolves
110.2 6-9
96.06

Hit N Ruggs top predictions, knock off G's Redwolves in 145.9-110.2 landslide

Both teams exceeded projections, but it was Hit N Ruggs who came out on top, cruising to a 145.9-110.2 victory over G's Redwolves. G's Redwolves nabbed a 10.3-point lead on Thursday, but Hit N Ruggs held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Jalen Hurts (36.7 points) and Dalvin Cook (25). Jerick McKinnon (52 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 70 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Joe Burrow (200 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) were the top scorers for G's Redwolves in the loss. This marks the second time this season Hit N Ruggs have taken down G's Redwolves, after winning 111.9-81.6 in their last matchup. Hit N Ruggs ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 8-7. G's Redwolves will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Hit N Ruggs   G's Redwolves

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 71 yards from scrimmage and running for 2 touchdowns against the Rams, Dillon put up 20.6 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 9.42-point projection and was much higher than his 8.56-point season scoring average. Dillon will face the Dolphins next week.
AJ Dillon

Top Player Comparison

Hit N Ruggs
Points
% of total points 145.9
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
36.7
26.05
25.2%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
25
14.61
17.1%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
22.6
16.57
15.5%
4
AJ Dillon
RB
20.6
9.42
14.1%
G's Redwolves
Points
% of total points 110.2
1
Jerick McKinnon
RB
30.2
11.93
27.4%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
25.8
21.1
23.4%
3
Mike Evans
WR
10.8
11.11
9.8%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
10.3
11.57
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Dalvin Cook had a 64-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard run for Hit N Ruggs, while Tyreek Hill had a 20-yard touchdown catch, helping Hit N Ruggs to a 53.2-15.2 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Hit N Ruggs who claimed the lead, 120.5-65.6. Jalen Hurts teamed up with A.J. Brown for a 68-yard pass for Hit N Ruggs. Hurts also lit up the scoreboard with a 22-yard touchdown run and a 45-yard pass. Jerick McKinnon made the highlight reel for G's Redwolves with a 26-yard touchdown run and a 20-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Matt Gay had a 55-yard field goal for G's Redwolves.

Points By Position

  Hit N Ruggs   G's Redwolves

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against G's Redwolves, Hit N Ruggs averaged more points (128.9) than they usually score (120.31).
We heard scoring helps you win. Hit N Ruggs are doing a better job of that, averaging 120.31 versus G's Redwolves's 101.18.
Even the computers think Hit N Ruggs have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (118.37) than G's Redwolves (96.99).
Once Hit N Ruggs put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than G's Redwolves (6 vs 4).
Hit N Ruggs have the clutch gene, with more close wins than G's Redwolves (1 vs 0).
Hit N Ruggs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than G's Redwolves (8 vs 7).
By position, Hit N Ruggs have outscored G's Redwolves at QB and WR this season.
Hit N Ruggs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 9 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Hit N Ruggs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for G's Redwolves (3).
Hey G's Redwolves, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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