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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Chicago Dawgz
13-2 176.48
143.3
 
VS
proj
Phil's Falacy
157.74 10-6
137.44

Chicago Dawgz knock off Phil's Falacy for 12th straight win, 176.48-157.74

Chicago Dawgz extended their win streak to 12 games with a hard-fought victory over Phil's Falacy, coming out on top with a 176.48-157.74 win. Phil's Falacy earned a 12-point lead on Saturday behind Justin Tucker, but Chicago Dawgz held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Baker Mayfield (30.96 points) and Christian McCaffrey (29.8). Russell Wilson (271 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 57 Rush Yds) and Davante Adams (11 Rec, 71 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for Phil's Falacy in the loss. This marks the second time this season Chicago Dawgz have taken down Phil's Falacy, after winning 146.24-65.22 in their last matchup. Chicago Dawgz finish the season at 13-2, while Phil's Falacy end the campaign at 10-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Chicago Dawgz   Phil's Falacy

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 9 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown against the Packers, Anderson scored 29.52 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 12.27-point projection and was much higher than his 14.47-point season scoring average.
Robby Anderson

Top Player Comparison

Chicago Dawgz
Points
% of total points 176.48
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
30.96
23.38
17.5%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
29.8
24.27
16.9%
3
Robby Anderson
WR
29.52
12.27
16.7%
4
Damien Williams
RB
25
16.12
14.2%
Phil's Falacy
Points
% of total points 157.74
1
Russell Wilson
QB
34.54
25.09
21.9%
2
Davante Adams
WR
24.1
19.45
15.3%
3
T.Y. Hilton
WR
20.8
14.62
13.2%
4
Doug Martin
RB
18.6
9.45
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Justin Tucker had a 56-yard field goal for Phil's Falacy, helping the team to a 12.00-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was Chicago Dawgz who grabbed the lead, 127.08-88.60. Baker Mayfield had a 66-yard pass for Chicago Dawgz, while Robby Anderson had a 33-yard touchdown catch. T.Y. Hilton made the highlight reel for Phil's Falacy with a 55-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Russell Wilson had a 27-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Phil's Falacy, who trailed 176.48-123.14 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Doug Martin had a 24-yard touchdown run for Phil's Falacy.

Points By Position

  Chicago Dawgz   Phil's Falacy
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.
Chicago Dawgz
Chicago Dawgz ended the season with the league's best points average (149.65 ppg), placing them on top of 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
Adam Thielen
Best Drafted
110 Rec, 1335 Rec Yds, 9 Rec TDs
Baker Mayfield
Best Acquisition
3349 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs, 131 Rush Yds
Phil's Falacy
Phil's Falacy completed the season averaging 136.53 points per game, 4th-most in the league, placing them 3rd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Drew Brees
MVP
3992 Pass Yds, 32 Pass TDs
Davante Adams
Best Drafted
111 Rec, 1386 Rec Yds, 13 Rec TDs
DaeSean Hamilton
Best Acquisition
25 Rec, 194 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

Game Notes

Most (6 of the 9) of the starters on Chicago Dawgz scored higher than their projected point totals.
Despite six of their nine starters scoring above their projected points, Phil's Falacy lost.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
Phil's Falacy ranked 3rd in the league in scoring this week, while Chicago Dawgz put up the 1st-best score.
Not only did Chicago Dawgz win, but they also easily covered the 5.86-point forecasted margin of victory.
A bright spot in the defeat, Russell Wilson scored 34.54 points, the fourth-best score in the league this week.