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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
SAWTOOTHS
8-7 131.95
141.44
 
VS
proj
Mutinous Apes
129.95 6-8
139.89

Despite top scorer Henry, Mutinous Apes fall to SAWTOOTHS in 131.95-129.95 cliff-hanger

Derrick Henry accumulated 26.3 points for Mutinous Apes, the best total in the matchup and 13th-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome SAWTOOTHS, who eked out a 131.95-129.95 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as SAWTOOTHS led 131.95-92.70 heading into Monday night. Mutinous Apes made it close behind AJ Dillon (36 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 35 Rec Yds) and Aaron Rodgers (229 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD). Derek Carr (231 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Latavius Murray (130 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 12 Rec Yds) were the stars for SAWTOOTHS in the win. This marks the first time this season SAWTOOTHS have taken down Mutinous Apes, after falling 151.7-136.65 in their last matchup. SAWTOOTHS improve to 8-7 for the season, while Mutinous Apes fall to 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  SAWTOOTHS   Mutinous Apes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 142 yards from scrimmage and running for a touchdown against the Cardinals, Murray recorded 21.2 points this week. His scoring output was 74.5% more than his 12.15-point projection and was much higher than his 9.43-point season scoring average. Murray will face the Rams next week.
Latavius Murray

Top Player Comparison

SAWTOOTHS
Points
% of total points 131.95
1
Derek Carr
QB
27.55
23.25
20.9%
2
Latavius Murray
RB
21.2
12.15
16.1%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
20.4
15.7
15.5%
4
Najee Harris
RB
14.6
12.33
11.1%
Mutinous Apes
Points
% of total points 129.95
1
Derrick Henry
RB
26.3
17.52
20.2%
2
AJ Dillon
RB
22.1
10.46
17%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
21.9
19.1
16.9%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
15.15
21.96
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with standout plays on both teams Saturday, but it was SAWTOOTHS who grabbed the lead, 50.70-43.30. For SAWTOOTHS, Jaylen Waddle had a 67-yard touchdown catch. Tyreek Hill made the highlight reel for Mutinous Apes with a 20-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Derek Carr had a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass for SAWTOOTHS, helping the team to a 124.65-85.20 lead.

Points By Position

  SAWTOOTHS   Mutinous Apes

What If

SAWTOOTHS would have beaten four other teams besides Mutinous Apes this week.
Mutinous Apes would have lost to six other teams besides SAWTOOTHS this week.
If they played Mutinous Apes every week, SAWTOOTHS would be 9-5 this season.
SAWTOOTHS would be 3-9 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Mutinous Apes.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as SAWTOOTHS, Mutinous Apes would be 8-4.
If SAWTOOTHS had played every team in the league each week, they would be 81-106.
If they played every team every week, Mutinous Apes would be 85-95.

Coach Talk

SAWTOOTHS
These types of narrow wins can be super critical for the locker room. Persevering in the face of adversity and triumphing as a tight-knit unit... expect the SAWTOOTHS team chemistry to be stronger than ever entering Week 16.
Mutinous Apes
Tis the season, Mutinous Apes! We hope the GM of SAWTOOTHS will pen a thank-you card for the generous 129.95-point gift this past week.