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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Mad Dawg
8-7 380.4
334.49
 
VS
proj
Comin’ For Ya
268.7 9-6
311.14

Mad Dawg earn win against Comin’ For Ya, 380.40-268.70

Mad Dawg brought their A game and outperformed their projected point total, securing a 380.40-268.70 victory over Comin’ For Ya, who fell short of projections. Comin’ For Ya took an 8.90-point lead on Thursday, but Mad Dawg held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the Green Bay Packers defense (44.55 points) and A.J. Brown (39.1). Jared Goff (42.6 points) and the San Francisco 49ers defense (39.2) did everything they could for Comin’ For Ya in the loss. This marks the first time this season Mad Dawg have beaten Comin’ For Ya, after falling 389.5-278.15 in their last matchup. Mad Dawg (8-7) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Comin’ For Ya (9-6) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Mad Dawg   Comin’ For Ya

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Murray racked up 142 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown as the Broncos beat the Cardinals 24-15. In doing so, he put up 33.2 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Mad Dawg this week. Murray will square off against the Rams next week.
Latavius Murray

Top Player Comparison

Mad Dawg
Points
% of total points 380.4
1
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
44.55
37.49
11.7%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
39.1
25.01
10.3%
3
Andy Dalton
QB
38.65
51.5
10.2%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
37
22.03
9.7%
Comin’ For Ya
Points
% of total points 268.7
1
Jared Goff
QB
42.6
47.89
15.9%
2
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
39.2
32.01
14.6%
3
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
23.7
18.59
8.8%
4
Drue Tranquill
LB
23
16.58
8.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
George Kittle had a 54-yard touchdown catch and a 28-yard touchdown catch for Mad Dawg, who trailed 39.20-30.30 after the Thursday night game.
Saturday
Dalvin Cook had a 64-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard run for Mad Dawg to contribute to a 97.90-87.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Mad Dawg had a 298.65-223.00 lead. For Mad Dawg, A.J. Brown had a 68-yard catch. Jared Goff made the highlight reel for Comin’ For Ya with a 51-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Mad Dawg   Comin’ For Ya

Game Notes

Mad Dawg had 11 of their 17 starters exceed their projected point totals.
Comin’ For Ya had only six of their 17 starters score higher than their projected points.
Comin’ For Ya can partially blame the loss on Chris Jones, who didn't score any points.
Mad Dawg put up more points than their season scoring average (303.1) while Comin’ For Ya fell short of theirs (301.43).
Mad Dawg recorded more points than their projected total, while Comin’ For Ya fell shy of their projection.
Not only did Mad Dawg win, but they also easily covered the 23.35-point projected margin of victory.

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