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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
DeNuke Hopkins
11-5 141.86
106.05
 
VS
proj
Viktor Orbán Team
75.64 10-6
112.19

DeNuke Hopkins knock off Viktor Orbán Team in 141.86-75.64 rout

DeNuke Hopkins showed up and outperformed expectations, cruising to a 141.86-75.64 win over Viktor Orbán Team, who fell short of projections. Viktor Orbán Team earned a 15.2-point lead on Saturday behind a stellar showing from Derrick Henry (84 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). But DeNuke Hopkins held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Deshaun Watson (36.46 points) and Chris Carson (23.6). This marks the second time this season DeNuke Hopkins have beaten Viktor Orbán Team, after winning 124.58-112.9 in their last matchup. DeNuke Hopkins end the season with a record of 11-5, while Viktor Orbán Team finish the campaign at 10-6.

Matchup Timeline

  DeNuke Hopkins   Viktor Orbán Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 22.2 points, Anderson more-than-doubled his 8.35-point projection as the Rams beat the Cardinals 31-9. He ran for 167 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on DeNuke Hopkins this week.
C.J. Anderson

Top Player Comparison

DeNuke Hopkins
Points
% of total points 141.86
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
36.46
20.82
25.7%
2
Chris Carson
RB
23.6
13.17
16.6%
3
C.J. Anderson
RB
22.2
8.35
15.6%
4
Robby Anderson
WR
20
8.24
14.1%
Viktor Orbán Team
Points
% of total points 75.64
1
Doug Martin
RB
17.6
7.86
23.3%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
15.2
13.17
20.1%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
13.7
16.61
18.1%
4
Tom Brady
QB
7.04
19.19
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, DeNuke Hopkins owned a 63.26-52.64 lead. Deshaun Watson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for DeNuke Hopkins, while Robby Anderson had a 33-yard touchdown catch. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for Viktor Orbán Team with a 32-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
C.J. Anderson had a 46-yard run for DeNuke Hopkins to contribute to a 93.46-52.64 lead for the team.
Monday
Doug Martin had a 24-yard touchdown run for Viktor Orbán Team.

Points By Position

  DeNuke Hopkins   Viktor Orbán Team
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before pivoting to next year.
DeNuke Hopkins
DeNuke Hopkins completed the season averaging 125.23 points per game, highest in the league, placing them 2nd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
1251 Rush Yds, 17 Rush TDs, 580 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Deshaun Watson
Best Drafted
3931 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs, 485 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs
C.J. Anderson
Best Acquisition
271 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Viktor Orbán Team
Viktor Orbán Team finished the regular season 4th in the standings after averaging 108.34 points per game, 5th-highest in the league.
Important Players
Saquon Barkley
MVP
1198 Rush Yds, 10 Rush TDs, 688 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Travis Kelce
Best Drafted
98 Rec, 1274 Rec Yds, 10 Rec TDs
Min Defense
Best Acquisition
21.1 Avg Pts Allowed, 308.2 Avg Yds Allowed, 20 Turnovers

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against Viktor Orbán Team, DeNuke Hopkins averaged more points (133.22) than they usually score (125.23).
We heard scoring helps you win. Viktor Orbán Team need some help then, averaging just 108.34 versus DeNuke Hopkins's 125.23.
Even the machines think DeNuke Hopkins have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (116.13) than Viktor Orbán Team (108.28).
You can't win if you don't play. Viktor Orbán Team has left more points on the bench this season (762.3) than DeNuke Hopkins (545.82).
DeNuke Hopkins are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Viktor Orbán Team (1).
DeNuke Hopkins are clutch masters, with more close wins than Viktor Orbán Team (1 vs 0).
DeNuke Hopkins should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Viktor Orbán Team (9 vs 8).
DeNuke Hopkins have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Viktor Orbán Team (79 vs 61).
By position, DeNuke Hopkins have outscored Viktor Orbán Team at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
DeNuke Hopkins don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for DeNuke Hopkins had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Viktor Orbán Team (2).
Hey Viktor Orbán Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!