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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Zekes Dynasty Begins
14-2 135.36
130.11
 
VS
proj
GOATS
118.64 8-8
105.51

Zekes Dynasty Begins top GOATS for eighth straight win, 135.36-118.64

Zekes Dynasty Begins extended their win streak to eight games with a hard-fought victory over GOATS, securing a 135.36-118.64 win. GOATS grabbed a 11.4-point lead on Saturday behind Melvin Gordon III, but Zekes Dynasty Begins held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Deshaun Watson, who passed for 339 yards , ran for 49 yards and scored 4 touchdowns for 40.46 points, and Antonio Brown, who caught 14 passes for 185 yards and 2 touchdowns (30.5 points). Kirk Cousins (28.22 points) and Kyle Rudolph (24.2) carried the flag for GOATS in the loss. This marks the second time this season Zekes Dynasty Begins have taken down GOATS, after winning 111.5-108.64 in their last matchup. Zekes Dynasty Begins finish the season at 14-2, while GOATS end the campaign at 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Zekes Dynasty Begins   GOATS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 14 passes for 185 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Saints, Brown tallied 30.5 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 12.28-point projection and was much higher than his 13.73-point season scoring average.
Antonio Brown

Top Player Comparison

Zekes Dynasty Begins
Points
% of total points 135.36
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
40.46
23.49
29.9%
2
Antonio Brown
WR
30.5
12.28
22.5%
3
Davante Adams
WR
13.1
12.95
9.7%
4
Jaylen Samuels
RB
12.4
11.6
9.2%
GOATS
Points
% of total points 118.64
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
28.22
22.28
23.8%
2
Kyle Rudolph
TE
24.2
4.71
20.4%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
22.5
14.85
19%
4
Courtland Sutton
WR
12.5
6.12
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was GOATS who owned the lead, 73.64-72.26. For Zekes Dynasty Begins, Deshaun Watson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass. Kirk Cousins teamed up with Kyle Rudolph for a 44-yard touchdown pass for GOATS. Cousins also lit up the scoreboard with a 40-yard pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the smoke cleared, Zekes Dynasty Begins became the proud owner of a 135.36-104.14 lead. For Zekes Dynasty Begins, Antonio Brown had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Alvin Kamara made the highlight reel for GOATS with a 42-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Zekes Dynasty Begins   GOATS
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before looking ahead to next year.
Zekes Dynasty Begins
Zekes Dynasty Begins completed the season averaging 129.83 points per game, highest in the league, placing them in first place at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Deshaun Watson
MVP
3931 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs, 485 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs
Ezekiel Elliott
Best Drafted
1434 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 567 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Damien Williams
Best Acquisition
205 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 152 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
GOATS
GOATS finished the season with the league's 3rd-highest points average (107.24 ppg), placing them 3rd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Kirk Cousins
MVP
4166 Pass Yds, 29 Pass TDs, 116 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Alvin Kamara
Best Drafted
883 Rush Yds, 14 Rush TDs, 709 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Brandon McManus
Best Acquisition
19-24 FG, 53 long, 35-35 XP

StatSmack

Zekes Dynasty Begins are looking unstoppable, winning eight in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Zekes Dynasty Begins are doing a better job of that, averaging 129.83 versus GOATS's 107.24.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Zekes Dynasty Begins (14-2) have a better record than GOATS (8-8).
Even the computers think Zekes Dynasty Begins have better players. Their projected average points is higher (126.15) than GOATS (105.83).
Zekes Dynasty Begins don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than GOATS (9 vs 3).
Zekes Dynasty Begins are clutch masters, with more close wins than GOATS (1 vs 0).
By position, Zekes Dynasty Begins have outscored GOATS at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Zekes Dynasty Begins don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 30 points, highest in the league.
Hey GOATS, maybe you'll have better luck next year!