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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
CAPT. ED
5-10 85.74
79.72
 
VS
proj
VABoyz
69.04 5-10
89.38

VABoyz fall short of predictions, succumb to CAPT. ED, 85.74-69.04

VABoyz failed to rise to the occasion, as CAPT. ED rallied to earn an 85.74-69.04 victory. Trailing 69.04-67.68 heading into Sunday night, CAPT. ED roared back behind the New York Giants defense (12 Pts Allowed, 387 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers). Dalvin Cook (95 Rush Yds, 95 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Ryan Tannehill (165 Pass Yds) did their part for VABoyz in defeat. This marks the second time this season CAPT. ED have gotten the best of VABoyz, after winning 145.36-102.8 in their last matchup. CAPT. ED improve to 5-10 for the season, while VABoyz fall to 5-10.

Matchup Timeline

  CAPT. ED   VABoyz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 18.06 points, the Giants defense more-than-doubled their 6.75-point projection in a 20-12 win over the Commanders. They allowed only 12 points, surrendered 387 yards, and forced 2 fumbles to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on CAPT. ED this week. In Week 16, the Giants will square off against the Vikings.
The New York Giants defense

Top Player Comparison

CAPT. ED
Points
% of total points 85.74
1
Tom Brady
QB
24.58
20.95
28.7%
2
The New York Giants defense
DEF
18.06
6.75
21.1%
3
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
10.7
11.47
12.5%
4
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR
8.6
5.75
10%
VABoyz
Points
% of total points 69.04
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
23
13.08
33.3%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
11.7
21.76
16.9%
3
Tee Higgins
WR
11.3
9.39
16.4%
4
Jason Myers
K
9
7.52
13%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Jason Myers had a 51-yard field goal for VABoyz, contributing to a 14.50-0.00 lead for VABoyz.
Saturday
Dalvin Cook had a 64-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard run for VABoyz, helping the team to a 37.50-11.40 lead.

Points By Position

  CAPT. ED   VABoyz

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against VABoyz, CAPT. ED averaged more points (115.55) than they usually score (77.02).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. VABoyz has left more points on the bench this season (668.14) than CAPT. ED (495.96).
CAPT. ED see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than VABoyz (0).
CAPT. ED are clutch masters, with more close wins than VABoyz (2 vs 1).
CAPT. ED should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than VABoyz (5 vs 4).
By position, CAPT. ED have outscored VABoyz at QB and K this season.
Hey VABoyz, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

CAPT. ED
Creating mismatches is a huge component to winning in football. Thanks to a sound outing from Tom Brady, we doubled up VABoyz at the quarterback position this past week (24.58 points to 11.7). Brady went 30-for-44 for 312 yards, three TDs, and two INTs in a 34-23 loss to the Bengals.
VABoyz
Welp, we certainly can't complain about a shortage of opportunities this time, can we? As a group, our four pass-catchers (three WR, one TE) collectively got a grand total of 30 targets in Week 15. With just 18 total catches, this group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.