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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Laser's Jocks
8-8 97
88.03
 
VS
proj
My Ball Zach Ertz
63.42 7-9
84.33

Laser's Jocks defy expectations, knock off My Ball Zach Ertz, 97.00-63.42

Laser's Jocks brought their A game and beat their projected point total, emerging victorious with a 97.00-63.42 win over My Ball Zach Ertz, who fell short of projections. Laser's Jocks earned an early 5.8-point lead on Saturday behind Keenan Allen. My Ball Zach Ertz came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Kirk Cousins (22.22 points) and Evan Engram (11.3). Unphased, Laser's Jocks got it going later that afternoon, as Ben Roethlisberger (29.6 points) and Wil Lutz (8) put them back ahead for good. This marks the second time this season Laser's Jocks have gotten the best of My Ball Zach Ertz, after winning 103.1-69.96 in their last matchup. Laser's Jocks finish the season with a record of 8-8, while My Ball Zach Ertz end the campaign at 7-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Laser's Jocks   My Ball Zach Ertz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 5.87 points, Njoku more-than-doubled that amount by scoring 13.3 points as the Browns beat the Bengals 26-18. He caught 3 passes for 73 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Laser's Jocks this week.
David Njoku

Top Player Comparison

Laser's Jocks
Points
% of total points 97
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
29.6
19.07
30.5%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
13.7
16.61
14.1%
3
David Njoku
TE
13.3
5.87
13.7%
4
Sterling Shepard
WR
11
6.53
11.3%
My Ball Zach Ertz
Points
% of total points 63.42
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
22.22
18.42
35%
2
Evan Engram
TE
11.3
7.06
17.8%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
10.9
18.54
17.2%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
8.3
11.77
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which My Ball Zach Ertz owned a 62.42-59.40 lead. David Njoku had a 66-yard catch for Laser's Jocks, while Sterling Shepard had a 55-yard catch. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins linked up with Adam Thielen for a 40-yard pass for My Ball Zach Ertz. Cousins also lit up the scoreboard with a 44-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Ben Roethlisberger had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass for Laser's Jocks to contribute to a 97.00-62.42 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Laser's Jocks   My Ball Zach Ertz

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against My Ball Zach Ertz, Laser's Jocks averaged more points (100.05) than they usually score (92.67).
We heard scoring helps you win. Laser's Jocks are doing a better job of that, averaging 92.67 versus My Ball Zach Ertz's 84.98.
Even the machines think Laser's Jocks have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (95.06) than My Ball Zach Ertz (86.34).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. My Ball Zach Ertz has left more points on the bench this season (1,031.08) than Laser's Jocks (810.96).
My Ball Zach Ertz are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Laser's Jocks (5 vs 1).
By position, Laser's Jocks have outscored My Ball Zach Ertz at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Laser's Jocks has a higher average scoring margin (4) than My Ball Zach Ertz this season (-8).
The starters for Laser's Jocks had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for My Ball Zach Ertz (3).
Hey My Ball Zach Ertz, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Laser's Jocks
Hey, the key to football is exploiting the mismatches. We really took that to heart this week by doubling up My Ball Zach Ertz at the wide receiver position (25 points to 12).
My Ball Zach Ertz
Fortunately, My Ball Zach Ertz, this week's problem isn't exactly advanced calculus. Starting Chris Hogan and Kareem Hunt in a tough fantasy matchup... let's attempt to play with a full deck of cards next time?