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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Phil's Dazzling Team
7-9 226.56
202.67
 
VS
proj
Sharknado
184.78 3-13
201.43

Phil's Dazzling Team defy predictions, defeat Sharknado, 226.56-184.78

Phil's Dazzling Team rose to the occasion and exceeded expectations, earning a 226.56-184.78 win over Sharknado, who fell short of projections. Phil's Dazzling Team never trailed in this one after earning a 21.26-point lead on Saturday behind the Baltimore Ravens defense (27 points) and Jamison Crowder (12.8). Antonio Brown (14 Rec, 185 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and T.Y. Hilton (7 Rec, 138 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Sharknado in the loss. This marks the third time this season Phil's Dazzling Team have taken down Sharknado, after falling 253.4-231.14 in their last matchup. Phil's Dazzling Team finish the season with a record of 7-9, while Sharknado end the campaign at 3-13.

Matchup Timeline

  Phil's Dazzling Team   Sharknado

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Ravens defense (10 Pts Allowed, 198 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 27 points in a 22-10 win over the Chargers in Week 16. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 8.76-point projection and was much higher than their 13.5-point season scoring average.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Phil's Dazzling Team
Points
% of total points 226.56
1
Zach Ertz
TE
40
16.43
17.7%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
28.22
22.61
12.5%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
27
8.76
11.9%
4
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
23
13.16
10.2%
Sharknado
Points
% of total points 184.78
1
Antonio Brown
WR
51.5
19.02
27.9%
2
T.Y. Hilton
WR
25.8
14.85
14%
3
Jared Goff
QB
19.24
20.17
10.4%
4
Jordy Nelson
WR
14.5
10.75
7.8%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Gus Edwards had a 43-yard run for Sharknado, who trailed 56.10-34.84 after Saturday's games.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Phil's Dazzling Team became the proud owner of a 162.70-88.74 lead. Zach Ertz had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Phil's Dazzling Team, while Adam Thielen had a 40-yard catch. T.Y. Hilton made the highlight reel for Sharknado with a 55-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had multiple players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Phil's Dazzling Team who owned the lead, 198.34-170.28. Drew Brees had a 42-yard pass for Phil's Dazzling Team, while David Johnson had a 32-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Antonio Brown had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Sharknado, while Jared Goff had a 39-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 25-yard touchdown pass for Phil's Dazzling Team, helping the team to a 226.56-170.28 lead.

Points By Position

  Phil's Dazzling Team   Sharknado
Standings Update
Is it just us or did the end of the season come out of nowhere? Time flies when you're having fun. Before we look ahead to next year, we'd like to review this season one final time.
Phil's Dazzling Team
Phil's Dazzling Team ended the season with the league's 5th-highest points average (226.72 ppg), placing them 6th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
4816 Pass Yds, 48 Pass TDs, 271 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Drew Brees
Best Drafted
3992 Pass Yds, 32 Pass TDs
Best Acquisition
Sharknado
Sharknado ended the season with the league's lowest points average (202.98 ppg), placing them in last place at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Antonio Brown
MVP
104 Rec, 1297 Rec Yds, 15 Rec TDs
Jared Goff
Best Drafted
4489 Pass Yds, 28 Pass TDs, 108 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Det Defense
Best Acquisition
24.0 Avg Pts Allowed, 345.7 Avg Yds Allowed, 13 Turnovers

StatSmack

Sharknado are under .500 against Phil's Dazzling Team this season, with a record of 1-3.
This isn't a fluke. In four games vs Sharknado this season, Phil's Dazzling Team have averaged more points (248.67) than they usually score this season (226.72).
We heard scoring helps you win. Phil's Dazzling Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 226.72 versus Sharknado's 202.98.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Phil's Dazzling Team (7-9) have a better record than Sharknado (3-13).
Phil's Dazzling Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Sharknado (1 vs 0).
Phil's Dazzling Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Sharknado (11 vs 4).
By position, Phil's Dazzling Team have outscored Sharknado at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for Phil's Dazzling Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Sharknado (4).
Hey Sharknado, maybe you'll have better luck next year!