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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Lavontes inferno
8-8 137.32
122.51
 
VS
proj
TYREECE's Team
137.09 7-8
118.76

Lavontes inferno earn win over TYREECE's Team in 137.32-137.09 battle

Both teams stepped up and outperformed their projected point totals, but Lavontes inferno got the best of TYREECE's Team, eking out a 137.32-137.09 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Lavontes inferno led 128.32-96.84 heading into Sunday night. TYREECE's Team closed the gap behind Russell Wilson, who passed for 271 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 57 yards (29.25 points), and Harrison Butker, who made all 3 of his FG attempts (11). Lavontes inferno were led by the Miami Dolphins defense (17 Pts Allowed, 244 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) and Kirk Cousins (253 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs). This marks the second time this season Lavontes inferno have gotten the best of TYREECE's Team, after winning 133.65-79.63 in their last matchup. Lavontes inferno end the season with a record of 8-8, while TYREECE's Team finish the campaign at 7-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Lavontes inferno   TYREECE's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 116 yards and a touchdown against the Bills, Michel put up 19.15 points this week. His scoring output was 75% more than his 10.94-point projection and was much higher than his 8.56-point season scoring average.
Sony Michel

Top Player Comparison

Lavontes inferno
Points
% of total points 137.32
1
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
28.72
19.32
20.9%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
25.75
20.08
18.8%
3
Sony Michel
RB
19.15
10.94
13.9%
4
Christian McCaffrey
RB
18.8
17.77
13.7%
TYREECE's Team
Points
% of total points 137.09
1
Russell Wilson
QB
29.25
21.84
21.3%
2
Kyle Rudolph
TE
26.2
4.71
19.1%
3
Robert Woods
WR
22.4
10.05
16.3%
4
Mike Evans
WR
15
10.52
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Lavontes inferno who owned the lead, 105.42-65.14. For Lavontes inferno, Kirk Cousins had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass. Kyle Rudolph made the highlight reel for TYREECE's Team with a 44-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Lavontes inferno who emerged with the lead, 128.32-96.84. For Lavontes inferno, David Johnson had a 32-yard touchdown catch. Robert Woods made the highlight reel for TYREECE's Team with a 39-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Russell Wilson had a 27-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for TYREECE's Team, while Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal for the team, who trailed 137.32-137.09 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Lavontes inferno   TYREECE's Team
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were eagerly awaiting our draft grades, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Lavontes inferno
Lavontes inferno finished the season with the league's 4th-highest points average (120.41 ppg), placing them 10th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Christian McCaffrey
MVP
1080 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 845 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Kirk Cousins
Best Drafted
4166 Pass Yds, 29 Pass TDs, 116 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Mia Defense
Best Acquisition
26.1 Avg Pts Allowed, 391.7 Avg Yds Allowed, 27 Turnovers
TYREECE's Team
TYREECE's Team ended the season with the league's 2nd-highest points average (122.52 ppg), placing them 7th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Jared Goff
MVP
4489 Pass Yds, 28 Pass TDs, 108 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Ezekiel Elliott
Best Drafted
1434 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 567 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Bal Defense
Best Acquisition
17.5 Avg Pts Allowed, 284.1 Avg Yds Allowed, 14 Turnovers

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against TYREECE's Team, Lavontes inferno averaged more points (135.49) than they usually score (120.41).
You can't win if you don't play. TYREECE's Team has left more points on the bench this season (656.37) than Lavontes inferno (576.85).
TYREECE's Team are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Lavontes inferno (3 vs 2).
Lavontes inferno are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than TYREECE's Team (0 vs 2).
Lavontes inferno should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than TYREECE's Team (8 vs 7).
Lavontes inferno have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than TYREECE's Team (71 vs 59).
By position, Lavontes inferno have outscored TYREECE's Team at RB, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Lavontes inferno don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey TYREECE's Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!