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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Devante's Inferno
8-7 116.78
111.66
 
VS
proj
Daniel's Dandy Team
79.71 4-12
84.33

Unable to overcome multiple busts, Daniel's Dandy Team fall to Devante's Inferno in 116.78-79.71 rout

Hampered by two starters who put up goose eggs (A.J. Green and Isaiah Crowell), Daniel's Dandy Team were unable to overcome Devante's Inferno, which rolled to a 116.78-79.71 victory. Devante's Inferno never trailed in this one after grabbing a 19.3-point lead on Saturday behind Adrian Peterson (13.2 points) and Corey Davis (6.1). Robert Woods (25.4 points) and Matt Ryan (23.21) led the charge for Daniel's Dandy Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Devante's Inferno have beaten Daniel's Dandy Team, after winning 152.86-112.46 in their last matchup. Devante's Inferno end the season at 8-7, while Daniel's Dandy Team finish the campaign at 4-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Devante's Inferno   Daniel's Dandy Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 339 yards , running for 49 yards and scoring 4 touchdowns against the Eagles, Watson registered 43.71 points this week. His scoring output was 74.6% more than his 25.04-point projection and was much higher than his 24.32-point season scoring average.
Deshaun Watson

Top Player Comparison

Devante's Inferno
Points
% of total points 116.78
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
43.71
25.04
37.4%
2
Sony Michel
RB
17.97
11.9
15.4%
3
Adrian Peterson
RB
13.2
9.28
11.3%
4
Julio Jones
WR
10.8
16.12
9.2%
Daniel's Dandy Team
Points
% of total points 79.71
1
Robert Woods
WR
25.4
12.42
31.9%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
23.21
25.71
29.1%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
14
12.31
17.6%
4
Chris Boswell
K
9
8.88
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Devante's Inferno who emerged with the lead, 94.78-41.81. For Devante's Inferno, Deshaun Watson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass. Matt Ryan made the highlight reel for Daniel's Dandy Team with a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Robert Woods had a 39-yard touchdown catch for Daniel's Dandy Team, who trailed 108.88-79.71 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Devante's Inferno   Daniel's Dandy Team
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 turn our attention to next year, we'd like to reflect back on this season one last time.
Devante's Inferno
Devante's Inferno completed the regular season 8th in the standings after averaging 117.99 points per game, 6th-highest in the league.
Important Players
Deshaun Watson
MVP
3931 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs, 485 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs
Julio Jones
Best Drafted
104 Rec, 1539 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Ind Defense
Best Acquisition
21.8 Avg Pts Allowed, 344.9 Avg Yds Allowed, 23 Turnovers
Daniel's Dandy Team
Daniel's Dandy Team finished the regular season 10th in the standings after averaging 99.01 points per game, 8th-most in the league.
Important Players
Matt Ryan
MVP
4546 Pass Yds, 33 Pass TDs, 118 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Robert Woods
Best Drafted
156 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 1195 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Austin Hooper
Best Acquisition
66 Rec, 593 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Daniel's Dandy Team, Devante's Inferno averaged more points (134.82) than they usually score (117.99).
We heard scoring helps you win. Devante's Inferno are doing a better job of that, averaging 117.99 versus Daniel's Dandy Team's 99.01.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Devante's Inferno (8-7) have a better record than Daniel's Dandy Team (4-12).
Even the computers think Devante's Inferno have better players. They have a higher projected points average (115.29) than Daniel's Dandy Team (103.07).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Devante's Inferno has left fewer points on the bench this season (433.73) than Daniel's Dandy Team (723.75).
Once Devante's Inferno put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Daniel's Dandy Team (5 vs 1).
Devante's Inferno are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Daniel's Dandy Team (1).
Devante's Inferno are clutch masters, with more close wins than Daniel's Dandy Team (1 vs 0).
Devante's Inferno should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Daniel's Dandy Team (10 vs 6).
Devante's Inferno have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Daniel's Dandy Team (63 vs 51).
By position, Devante's Inferno have outscored Daniel's Dandy Team at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Hey Daniel's Dandy Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!