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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
4X Champion
13-3 150.82
125.99
 
VS
proj
RedZone
131.66 9-7
116.3

4X Champion top RedZone for seventh straight win, 150.82-131.66

4X Champion extended their win streak to seven games with a hard-fought victory over RedZone, earning a 150.82-131.66 win. 4X Champion grabbed an early 6-point lead on Saturday behind Justin Tucker (12 points). RedZone bounced back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Deshaun Watson (36.46 points) and Jamaal Williams (21.6). Unphased, 4X Champion got it going later that afternoon, as C.J. Anderson (23.2 points) and Aaron Donald (11) put them back in the lead for good. This marks the second time this season 4X Champion have taken down RedZone, after winning 124.32-121.64 in their last matchup. 4X Champion finish the season with a record of 13-3, while RedZone end the campaign at 9-7.

Matchup Timeline

  4X Champion   RedZone

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Cardinals in Week 16, Anderson ran for 167 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 23.2 points to more-than-double his 8.35-point projection, the fourth-highest percent increase of any RB in the league this season.
C.J. Anderson

Top Player Comparison

4X Champion
Points
% of total points 150.82
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
28.22
22.03
18.7%
2
C.J. Anderson
RB
23.2
8.35
15.4%
3
Damien Williams
RB
18
11.84
11.9%
4
Christian McCaffrey
RB
17.8
16.84
11.8%
RedZone
Points
% of total points 131.66
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
36.46
20.82
27.7%
2
Jamaal Williams
RB
21.6
11.91
16.4%
3
Harrison Butker
K
13
10.46
9.9%
4
Jaylen Samuels
RB
12.4
11.6
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Justin Tucker had a 56-yard field goal for 4X Champion to contribute to a 12.00-6.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Deshaun Watson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for RedZone, helping the team to a 82.16-63.00 lead.
Sunday Late
C.J. Anderson had a 46-yard run for 4X Champion, helping the team to a 104.60-94.56 lead.
Sunday Night
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday night, but after the scoring was completed, 4X Champion had a 150.82-131.66 lead. For 4X Champion, Patrick Mahomes had a 25-yard touchdown pass. Harrison Butker made the highlight reel for RedZone with a 54-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  4X Champion   RedZone
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.
4X Champion
4X Champion completed the season with the league's best points average (130.11 ppg), placing them 2nd 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
Christian McCaffrey
Best Drafted
1080 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 845 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
C.J. Anderson
Best Acquisition
271 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
RedZone
RedZone finished the season with the league's 3rd-highest points average (123.60 ppg), placing them 5th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Tyreek Hill
MVP
136 Rush Yds, 1378 Rec Yds, 11 Rec TDs
James Conner
Best Drafted
909 Rush Yds, 12 Rush TDs, 467 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Jamaal Williams
Best Acquisition
460 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 194 Rec Yds

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against RedZone, 4X Champion averaged more points (137.57) than they usually score (130.11).
4X Champion are looking unstoppable, with victories in seven straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. 4X Champion are doing a better job of that, averaging 130.11 versus RedZone's 123.6.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. 4X Champion (13-3) have a better record than RedZone (9-7).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. RedZone has left more points on the bench this season (628.82) than 4X Champion (414.76).
4X Champion don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than RedZone (6 vs 4).
4X Champion are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than RedZone (2).
4X Champion don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than RedZone (0 vs 3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of RedZone - they’ve made more transactions (6) than 4X Champion (3) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, 4X Champion have outscored RedZone at QB, RB, K, and IDP this season.
4X Champion don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey RedZone, maybe you'll have better luck next year!