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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
LaphroaigBenchWarmer
7-9 145
126.55
 
VS
proj
LarryDavidShrimp
96 8-8
120.35

LaphroaigBenchWarmer earn win against LarryDavidShrimp in 145-96 rout

LaphroaigBenchWarmer showed up, cruising to a 145-96 win over LarryDavidShrimp, who fell short of projections. LarryDavidShrimp grabbed a 6-point lead on Saturday behind Lamar Jackson (19 points), but LaphroaigBenchWarmer held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Antonio Brown (14 Rec, 185 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Matt Ryan (239 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs). Jared Goff (20 points) and Lamar Jackson (19) led the charge for LarryDavidShrimp in the loss. This marks the second time this season LaphroaigBenchWarmer have gotten the best of LarryDavidShrimp, after falling 130-122 in their last matchup. LaphroaigBenchWarmer finish the season with a record of 7-9, while LarryDavidShrimp end the campaign at 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  LaphroaigBenchWarmer   LarryDavidShrimp

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 8.59 points, Ertz more-than-doubled that amount by scoring 23 points as the Eagles beat the Texans 32-30. He caught 12 passes for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on LaphroaigBenchWarmer this week.
Zach Ertz

Top Player Comparison

LaphroaigBenchWarmer
Points
% of total points 145
1
Antonio Brown
WR
30
11.33
20.7%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
27
26.34
18.6%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
23
8.59
15.9%
4
Mike Evans
WR
15
10.14
10.3%
LarryDavidShrimp
Points
% of total points 96
1
Jared Goff
QB
20
25.27
20.8%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
19
20.56
19.8%
3
James White
RB
11
7.79
11.5%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
10
18.05
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Lamar Jackson had a 68-yard touchdown pass for LarryDavidShrimp, helping the team to a 19-13 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was LaphroaigBenchWarmer who emerged with the lead, 99-60. Matt Ryan had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard touchdown pass for LaphroaigBenchWarmer, while Zach Ertz had a 23-yard touchdown catch. James White made the highlight reel for LarryDavidShrimp with a 27-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, but after the dust settled, LaphroaigBenchWarmer became the proud owner of a 137-96 lead. For LaphroaigBenchWarmer, Antonio Brown had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Jared Goff made the highlight reel for LarryDavidShrimp with a 39-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  LaphroaigBenchWarmer   LarryDavidShrimp
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were all gathered together for the draft, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
LaphroaigBenchWarmer
LaphroaigBenchWarmer completed the regular season 6th in the standings after averaging 128 points per game, 2nd-highest in the league.
Important Players
Matt Ryan
MVP
4546 Pass Yds, 33 Pass TDs, 118 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Antonio Brown
Best Drafted
104 Rec, 1297 Rec Yds, 15 Rec TDs
Nick Chubb
Best Acquisition
972 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs, 153 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
LarryDavidShrimp
LarryDavidShrimp ended the regular season 5th in the standings after averaging 117 points per game, 3rd-lowest in the league.
Important Players
Jared Goff
MVP
4489 Pass Yds, 28 Pass TDs, 108 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Ezekiel Elliott
Best Drafted
1434 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 567 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Lamar Jackson
Best Acquisition
1022 Pass Yds, 6 Pass TDs, 605 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs

StatSmack

LarryDavidShrimp have a losing record against LaphroaigBenchWarmer this season, with a record of 1-2.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs LarryDavidShrimp this season, LaphroaigBenchWarmer have averaged more points (136.67) than they usually score this season (128.38).
We heard scoring helps you win. LaphroaigBenchWarmer are doing a better job of that, averaging 128.38 versus LarryDavidShrimp's 117.31.
Once LaphroaigBenchWarmer put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than LarryDavidShrimp (6 vs 1).
LaphroaigBenchWarmer should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than LarryDavidShrimp (10 vs 7).
LaphroaigBenchWarmer have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than LarryDavidShrimp (69 vs 57).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of LarryDavidShrimp - they’ve made more transactions (2) than LaphroaigBenchWarmer (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, LaphroaigBenchWarmer have outscored LarryDavidShrimp at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
LaphroaigBenchWarmer don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for LaphroaigBenchWarmer had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for LarryDavidShrimp (3).
Hey LarryDavidShrimp, maybe you'll have better luck next year!