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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Mariota gang
7-9 102.22
101.37
 
VS
proj
PACKERS Brno
92.74 8-8
96.51

Despite top scorer Kamara, PACKERS Brno fall to Mariota gang, 102.22-92.74

PACKERS Brno had the premier scorer in the matchup with RB Alvin Kamara posting 22.5 points, the eighth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Mariota gang, who came out on top with a 102.22-92.74 victory. Mariota gang leapt out to a 26.8-point lead on Saturday behind impressive efforts from the Tennessee Titans defense (16 Pts Allowed, 292 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) and Ryan Succop (8) and never looked back. Alvin Kamara (22.5 points) and Drew Brees (16.94) did everything they could for PACKERS Brno in the loss. This marks the second time this season Mariota gang have beaten PACKERS Brno, after winning 107.18-105.28 in their last matchup. Mariota gang finish the season at 7-9, while PACKERS Brno end the campaign at 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Mariota gang   PACKERS Brno

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Shepard (6 Rec, 113 Rec Yds) scored 11 points in a 28-27 lost to the Colts in Week 16. His scoring output was 68.5% more than his 6.53-point projection and was much higher than his 6.81-point season scoring average.
Sterling Shepard

Top Player Comparison

Mariota gang
Points
% of total points 102.22
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
22.22
19.22
21.7%
2
Jordan Howard
RB
13
9.59
12.7%
3
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
13
9.36
12.7%
4
David Johnson
RB
12.7
11.67
12.4%
PACKERS Brno
Points
% of total points 92.74
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
22.5
14.85
24.3%
2
Drew Brees
QB
16.94
20.9
18.3%
3
Mason Crosby
K
13
8.33
14%
4
Julio Jones
WR
8.8
12.83
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Mariota gang emerged with a 73.62-53.30 lead. Kirk Cousins had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for Mariota gang, while Sterling Shepard had a 55-yard catch. Alshon Jeffery made the highlight reel for PACKERS Brno with a 52-yard catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Mariota gang who grabbed the lead, 102.22-92.74. For Mariota gang, David Johnson had a 32-yard touchdown catch. Drew Brees connected with Alvin Kamara for a 42-yard pass for PACKERS Brno.

Points By Position

  Mariota gang   PACKERS Brno
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 pivot to next year, we'd like to dig into this season one final time.
Mariota gang
Mariota gang finished the season with the league's 3rd-worst points average (88.57 ppg), placing them 8th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Kirk Cousins
MVP
4166 Pass Yds, 29 Pass TDs, 116 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
David Johnson
Best Drafted
878 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 440 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Dalvin Cook
Best Acquisition
576 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 284 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
PACKERS Brno
PACKERS Brno ended the season with the league's 7th-best points average (103.81 ppg), placing them 6th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Drew Brees
MVP
3992 Pass Yds, 32 Pass TDs
Alvin Kamara
Best Drafted
883 Rush Yds, 14 Rush TDs, 709 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Dede Westbrook
Best Acquisition
63 Rec, 707 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against PACKERS Brno, Mariota gang averaged more points (104.7) than they usually score (88.57).
Mariota gang see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than PACKERS Brno (0).
Mariota gang have the clutch gene, with more close wins than PACKERS Brno (2 vs 0).
By position, Mariota gang have outscored PACKERS Brno at TE and DEF this season.
The starters for Mariota gang had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for PACKERS Brno (3).
Hey PACKERS Brno, maybe you'll have better luck next year!