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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Sometimes it’s 2005
8-7 118.2
115.68
 
VS
proj
Pac Men
117.08 6-9
111.82

Back-and-forth battle ends with Sometimes it’s 2005 knocking off Pac Men in 118.20-117.08 nailbiter

Well, that was thrilling! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Sometimes it’s 2005 narrowly earned a 118.20-117.08 victory to hand Pac Men their third consecutive loss. Pac Men had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. Sometimes it’s 2005 led 118.20-98.48 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 18.6 points from Aaron Jones on Monday night for Pac Men. Jalen Hurts (315 Pass Yds, 61 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs) and A.J. Brown (9 Rec, 181 Rec Yds) did the heavy lifting for Sometimes it’s 2005 in the win. This marks the second time this season Sometimes it’s 2005 have gotten the best of Pac Men, after winning 114.7-82.82 in their last matchup. Sometimes it’s 2005 (8-7) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Pac Men will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Sometimes it’s 2005   Pac Men

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making both of his FG attempts against the Commanders, Gano registered 12 points this week. His scoring output was 60.2% more than his 7.49-point projection and was higher than his 8.25-point season scoring average. Gano ranks #9 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Vikings next week.
Graham Gano

Top Player Comparison

Sometimes it’s 2005
Points
% of total points 118.2
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
36.7
26.05
31%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
22.6
16.57
19.1%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
20.5
13.6
17.3%
4
Graham Gano
K
12
7.49
10.2%
Pac Men
Points
% of total points 117.08
1
Justin Fields
QB
23.58
20.72
20.1%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
18.6
13.58
15.9%
3
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
14
10.88
12%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
14
18.3
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Sometimes it’s 2005 boasted a 79.50-65.78 lead. Jalen Hurts teamed up with A.J. Brown for a 68-yard pass for Sometimes it’s 2005. Hurts also lit up the scoreboard with a 22-yard touchdown run and a 45-yard pass. Meanwhile, Justin Fields had a 35-yard touchdown pass for Pac Men, while Brett Maher had a 53-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
Graham Gano had multiple 50-yard field goals for Sometimes it’s 2005, helping the team to a 118.20-98.48 lead.

Points By Position

  Sometimes it’s 2005   Pac Men

Game Notes

Only four of the nine starters on Sometimes it’s 2005 scored more than their point projections.
Pac Men lost despite five of their nine starters exceeding their points projection.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 1.12-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Sometimes it’s 2005. They got the W, but failed to cover the 3.85-point projected margin of victory.
In close games this year, Sometimes it’s 2005 moves to (1-0), while Pac Men falls to (0-2).

Coach Talk

Sometimes it’s 2005
These types of tight wins can be paramount for the locker room. Persevering in the face of adversity and triumphing as a tight-knit unit... expect the Sometimes it’s 2005 team chemistry to be sky-high riding into Week 16.
Pac Men
Tis the season, Pac Men! We hope the GM of Sometimes it’s 2005 will send a thank-you card for the generous 117.08-point gift this past week.