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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Jewniversity of WI
11-5 78.44
107.53
 
VS
proj
Grizzled Vets
77.02 10-6
101.45

Jewniversity of WI beat Grizzled Vets for fourth straight win in 78.44-77.02 battle

Jewniversity of WI extended their win streak to four games with a close victory over Grizzled Vets, squeaking by for a 78.44-77.02 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Jewniversity of WI led 78.44-62.52 heading into Sunday night. Grizzled Vets came roaring back behind Tyreek Hill (17 Rush Yds, 74 Rec Yds) and Travis Kelce (5 Rec, 54 Rec Yds). Derrick Henry (84 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Saquon Barkley (43 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 34 Rec Yds) won the week for Jewniversity of WI in the win. This marks the second time this season Jewniversity of WI have beaten Grizzled Vets, after winning 135.96-117.48 in their last matchup. Jewniversity of WI end the season at 11-5, while Grizzled Vets finish the campaign at 10-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Jewniversity of WI   Grizzled Vets

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Texans defense scored 12 points against the Eagles in Week 16 to beat their 8.99-point projection. They allowed 32 points, surrendered 519 yards, and forced 3 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Jewniversity of WI this week.
The Houston Texans defense

Top Player Comparison

Jewniversity of WI
Points
% of total points 78.44
1
Derrick Henry
RB
15.2
13.17
19.4%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
13.7
16.61
17.5%
3
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
12
8.99
15.3%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
10.9
18.54
13.9%
Grizzled Vets
Points
% of total points 77.02
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
28.22
22.28
36.6%
2
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
9.5
9.7
12.3%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
9.1
12.31
11.8%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
7.8
14.3
10.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Jewniversity of WI boasted a 71.04-49.02 lead. Alshon Jeffery had a 52-yard catch for Jewniversity of WI, while Tom Brady had a 32-yard touchdown pass. Kirk Cousins made the highlight reel for Grizzled Vets with a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Jewniversity of WI   Grizzled Vets

Game Notes

Jewniversity of WI got the W even though only three of their eight starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
Grizzled Vets had only one of their eight starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The defeat snaps a four-game unbeaten streak for Grizzled Vets.
Jewniversity of WI managed to get the win, but failed to cover the 6.08-point projected margin of victory.
In close games this season, Jewniversity of WI moves to (2-0), while Grizzled Vets falls to (0-1).
A bright spot in the loss, Kirk Cousins put up 28.22 points, the fifth-best score for a quarterback this week.

Coach Talk

Jewniversity of WI
Sure, we ultimately got the win, but we can't deny it, Jewniversity of WI. Our quarterback was utterly outclassed by the opposition. Kirk Cousins went 21-of-28 for 253 yards and three touchdowns for Grizzled Vets, and all Tom Brady could manage through the air was 126 yards and one passing TD (plus two ugly interceptions).
Grizzled Vets
Well, we certainly can't whine about a shortage of opportunities this time, can we? Our pass-catching corps (three WR, one TE) were targeted a grand total of 39 times in Week 16. With just 22 total receptions, that group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.