Week 16
Springfield Atoms
10-5 93
79.85
Miami Mini
80
8-6-1
83.21
Springfield Atoms brush off expectations, knock off Miami Mini, 93-80
Springfield Atoms stepped up and exceeded expectations, coming out on top with a 93-80 win over Miami Mini, who fell short of projections. Miami Mini nabbed a 5-point lead on Saturday behind Corey Davis (4 points) and the Washington Redskins defense (1), but Springfield Atoms held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Antonio Brown (14 Rec, 185 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Drew Brees (326 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD). Alvin Kamara (23 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 82 Rec Yds) and Matt Ryan (239 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) carried the flag for Miami Mini in the loss. This marks the first time this season Springfield Atoms have beaten Miami Mini, after falling 77-71 in their last matchup. Springfield Atoms end the season at 10-5, while Miami Mini finish the campaign at 8-6-1.
Matchup Timeline
Springfield Atoms
Miami Mini
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
Brown scored 30 points in a 31-28 loss to the Saints to more-than-double his 11.33-point projection. He caught 14 passes for 185 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Springfield Atoms this week.
Top Player Comparison
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Springfield Atoms who grabbed the lead, 34-29. For Springfield Atoms, James White had a 27-yard touchdown run. Matt Ryan made the highlight reel for Miami Mini with a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after all was said and done, Springfield Atoms became the proud owner of a 81-70 lead. Antonio Brown had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Springfield Atoms, while Drew Brees had a 42-yard pass. Alvin Kamara made the highlight reel for Miami Mini with a 42-yard catch.
Points By Position
Springfield Atoms
Miami Mini
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?
Springfield Atoms
Springfield Atoms finished the season averaging 85 points per game, 4th-best in the league, placing them in first place at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
3992 Pass Yds, 32 Pass TDs
Antonio Brown
Best Drafted
104 Rec, 1297 Rec Yds, 15 Rec TDs
Courtland Sutton
Best Acquisition
41 Rec, 679 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Miami Mini
Miami Mini finished the season with the league's best points average (98 ppg), placing them 2nd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
4546 Pass Yds, 33 Pass TDs, 118 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Alvin Kamara
Best Drafted
883 Rush Yds, 14 Rush TDs, 709 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Best Acquisition
35-40 FG, 54 long, 37-39 XP
StatSmack
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Springfield Atoms has left fewer points on the bench this season (381) than Miami Mini (533).
Springfield Atoms laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Miami Mini (0).
Springfield Atoms have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Miami Mini (1 vs 0).
Hey Miami Mini, maybe you'll have better luck next year!