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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Treasure Hunters
10-6 158.05
145.22
 
VS
proj
absolutereckless
137.05 11-4
126.36

Despite top scorer Brown, absolutereckless fall to Treasure Hunters in 158.05-137.05 rout

absolutereckless had the premier scorer in the matchup with WR Antonio Brown posting 44.5 points, the second-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Treasure Hunters, who rolled to a 158.05-137.05 victory. This one was over before it really even started, as Treasure Hunters leapt out to a 87.7-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive showings from Deshaun Watson (39.85 points) and Davante Adams (24.1). Antonio Brown (14 Rec, 185 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Zach Ertz (12 Rec, 110 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) carried the flag for absolutereckless in defeat. This marks the first time this season Treasure Hunters have gotten the best of absolutereckless, after falling 146.7-133.5 in their last matchup. Treasure Hunters finish the season with a record of 10-6, while absolutereckless end the campaign at 11-4.

Matchup Timeline

  Treasure Hunters   absolutereckless

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Jaguars defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 17 points against their 6.89-point projection. During a 17-7 win over the Dolphins, they allowed only 7 points, surrendered 183 yards, and forced 2 turnovers.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense

Top Player Comparison

Treasure Hunters
Points
% of total points 158.05
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
39.85
23.25
25.2%
2
Davante Adams
WR
24.1
19.45
15.2%
3
Evan Engram
TE
17.3
11.85
10.9%
4
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
17
6.89
10.8%
absolutereckless
Points
% of total points 137.05
1
Antonio Brown
WR
44.5
18.45
32.5%
2
Zach Ertz
TE
35
16.31
25.5%
3
Kirk Cousins
QB
24.75
22.07
18.1%
4
Mark Ingram
RB
11.3
11.61
8.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Treasure Hunters boasted a 158.05-70.35 lead. Deshaun Watson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Treasure Hunters, while Adam Thielen had a 40-yard catch. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for absolutereckless, while Zach Ertz had a 23-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Antonio Brown had a 20-yard touchdown catch for absolutereckless, who trailed 158.05-137.05 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  Treasure Hunters   absolutereckless
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 review this season one last time.
Treasure Hunters
Treasure Hunters completed the regular season 6th in the standings after averaging 133.37 points per game, 2nd-best in the league.
Important Players
Davante Adams
MVP
111 Rec, 1386 Rec Yds, 13 Rec TDs
Ezekiel Elliott
Best Drafted
1434 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 567 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Baker Mayfield
Best Acquisition
3349 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs, 131 Rush Yds
absolutereckless
absolutereckless ended the regular season in first place after averaging 137.11 points per game, best in the league.
Important Players
Antonio Brown
MVP
104 Rec, 1297 Rec Yds, 15 Rec TDs
Kirk Cousins
Best Drafted
4166 Pass Yds, 29 Pass TDs, 116 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Lamar Jackson
Best Acquisition
1022 Pass Yds, 6 Pass TDs, 605 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs

Game Notes

Five of the nine starting players on Treasure Hunters scored higher than their projected point totals.
absolutereckless had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
absolutereckless can partially blame the loss on Antonio Callaway, who didn't score any points.
Treasure Hunters put up more points than their season scoring average (133.37) while absolutereckless fell short of theirs (137.11).
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
Treasure Hunters ranked 1st in the league in scoring this week, while absolutereckless put up the 4th-best score.
This loss puts an end to a two-match winning streak for absolutereckless.
Not only did Treasure Hunters get the W, but they also covered the 18.86-point projected margin of victory.
Treasure Hunters moves to (6-2) in blowout games this season, while absolutereckless falls to (5-1).
A bright spot in the defeat, Antonio Brown officially put up the highest score for a wide receiver this season with 44.5 points.