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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Red Zone Fumbles
10-5 86
70.7
 
VS
proj
Kenneth's Tip-Top Team
49 7-8
59.27

Red Zone Fumbles brush off expectations, knock off Kenneth's Tip-Top Team in 86-49 romp

Red Zone Fumbles beat expectations, cruising to an 86-49 victory over Kenneth's Tip-Top Team, who fell short of projections. Kenneth's Tip-Top Team jumped out to a 31-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from Brock Purdy, who passed for 217 yards and 2 touchdowns for 16 points, and Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 138 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (13 points). But Red Zone Fumbles held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Patrick Mahomes (28 points) and Jerick McKinnon (19). This marks the second time this season Red Zone Fumbles have knocked off Kenneth's Tip-Top Team, after falling 65-59 in their last matchup. Red Zone Fumbles will look to not lose that winning feeling in the Championship next week, while Kenneth's Tip-Top Team attempt to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Red Zone Fumbles   Kenneth's Tip-Top Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 7.93 points, the Broncos defense scored 26.1% more than that amount by scoring 10 points in a 24-15 win over the Cardinals. They allowed 15 points, surrendered 240 yards, and intercepted 3 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Red Zone Fumbles this week. The Broncos will square off against the Rams next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

Red Zone Fumbles
Points
% of total points 86
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
28
22.3
32.6%
2
Jerick McKinnon
RB
19
4.52
22.1%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
12
5.34
14%
4
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
10
7.93
11.6%
Kenneth's Tip-Top Team
Points
% of total points 49
1
Brock Purdy
QB
16
12.46
32.7%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
13
9.27
26.5%
3
Cade York
K
8
6.33
16.3%
4
DeVonta Smith
WR
7
5.52
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Brock Purdy had a 54-yard touchdown pass and a 28-yard touchdown pass for Kenneth's Tip-Top Team, helping give Kenneth's Tip-Top Team a 31-0 lead.
Saturday
Jaylen Waddle had a 67-yard touchdown catch for Red Zone Fumbles, who trailed 40-15 after Saturday's games.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Red Zone Fumbles who owned the lead, 76-48. Patrick Mahomes connected with Jerick McKinnon for a 20-yard touchdown pass for Red Zone Fumbles. McKinnon also lit up the scoreboard with a 26-yard touchdown run. DeVonta Smith made the highlight reel for Kenneth's Tip-Top Team with a 45-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Red Zone Fumbles   Kenneth's Tip-Top Team

StatSmack

Kenneth's Tip-Top Team are under .500 against Red Zone Fumbles this season, with a record of 1-2.
You shouldn't be surprised. In three games vs Kenneth's Tip-Top Team this season, Red Zone Fumbles have averaged more points (81.33) than they usually score this season (70.8).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Red Zone Fumbles (10-5) have a better record than Kenneth's Tip-Top Team (7-8).
Even the machines think Red Zone Fumbles have better players. They have a higher projected points average (67.58) than Kenneth's Tip-Top Team (63).
Red Zone Fumbles don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Kenneth's Tip-Top Team (5 vs 4).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Kenneth's Tip-Top Team - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Red Zone Fumbles (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Red Zone Fumbles have outscored Kenneth's Tip-Top Team at QB and WR this season.
Red Zone Fumbles don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 11 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Red Zone Fumbles had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Kenneth's Tip-Top Team (3).
Hey Kenneth's Tip-Top Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Red Zone Fumbles
Whoa, that Texans secondary didn't stand a chance! 36 completions on 41 attempts: good enough for an 88% completion percentage for Patrick Mahomes. We know the GM of Red Zone Fumbles is grateful for the attention to detail.
Kenneth's Tip-Top Team
Only two makes on four field goal attempts? Sounds like Cade York might have just toe-bashed himself to the waiver wire after that sort of effort.