New Jersey started pulling away in the second quarter and although the McFlys showed gumption with their backs against the wall... they were never within striking distance. The Sanitation Crew avenged their Week 12 loss and move within a game of hoisting the trophy in only their second season.
New Jersey's success came on both sides of the ball, as the Murray-Diggs connection continued to bear fruit on offense, while the defense (except for DL Chris Jones) did its part, with six of eight starters turning in double figures. This might have been a contest but for impressive rounds from Melvin Gordon and JD McKissic, who roundly outplayed the Hill Valley rookie duo of Clyde Edwards-Hilaire and Cam Akers.
Perhaps the moment was too big for the McFly running backs, but rookie QB Jalen Hurts shined in the spotlight. Unfortunately, his premier weapons DK Metcalf and Amari Cooper let him down, and with Julio Jones on the bench, well, it just was not enough. The defense performed adequately enough- especially the linebacking corps. Aaron Donald's up-and-down season stayed down in the single digits for the fifth time in the last six games (and tenth in fourteen games) really calling into question if he is the same disruptive playmaker he has been to this point.
The Sanitation Crew will try to make their first playoff appearance a successful one by grabbing the crown in week sixteen. Meanwhile, the McFlys miss the big game for just the second time in the past half decade. They have never won the bronze medal game (they lost it twice, in years one and three) so they could be motivated to score some consolation hardware.
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