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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
THE CIRCLE
12-4 210
158.37
 
VS
proj
Alvin Instant Kamara
141 9-7
164.73

THE CIRCLE top Alvin Instant Kamara for eighth straight win in 210-141 rout

THE CIRCLE extended their win streak to eight games with a convincing victory over Alvin Instant Kamara, rolling to a 210-141 win. Alvin Instant Kamara grabbed a 4-point lead on Saturday behind Michael Badgley, but THE CIRCLE held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Antonio Brown (50 points) and Ben Roethlisberger (42). Michael Thomas (11 Rec, 109 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Alvin Kamara (23 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 82 Rec Yds) did everything they could for Alvin Instant Kamara in the loss. This marks the second time this season THE CIRCLE have beaten Alvin Instant Kamara, after winning 145-79 in their last matchup. THE CIRCLE finish the season at 12-4, while Alvin Instant Kamara end the campaign at 9-7.

Matchup Timeline

  THE CIRCLE   Alvin Instant Kamara

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Brown (14 Rec, 185 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 50 points against the Saints in Week 16. His scoring output nearly tripled his 17.5-point projection and was much higher than his 21.31-point season scoring average.
Antonio Brown

Top Player Comparison

THE CIRCLE
Points
% of total points 210
1
Antonio Brown
WR
50
17.5
23.8%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
42
25.66
20%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
39
36.99
18.6%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
15
14.94
7.1%
Alvin Instant Kamara
Points
% of total points 141
1
Michael Thomas
WR
30
19.32
21.3%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
26
18.92
18.4%
3
Drew Brees
QB
25
27.1
17.7%
4
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
21
32.65
14.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Both teams had several players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, after which THE CIRCLE had a 181-131 lead. Ben Roethlisberger connected with Antonio Brown for a 20-yard touchdown pass for THE CIRCLE. Roethlisberger also lit up the scoreboard with a 49-yard pass. Meanwhile, Drew Brees connected with Alvin Kamara for a 42-yard pass for Alvin Instant Kamara.
Sunday Night
Tyler Lockett had a 45-yard catch for THE CIRCLE, while Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal to contribute to a 210-141 lead for THE CIRCLE.

Points By Position

  THE CIRCLE   Alvin Instant Kamara

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Alvin Instant Kamara, THE CIRCLE averaged more points (177.5) than they usually score (165.13).
THE CIRCLE are on a roll, with victories in eight straight weeks.
THE CIRCLE don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Alvin Instant Kamara (6 vs 3).
THE CIRCLE are clutch masters, with more close wins than Alvin Instant Kamara (2 vs 1).
By position, THE CIRCLE have outscored Alvin Instant Kamara at WR, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
THE CIRCLE don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for THE CIRCLE had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Alvin Instant Kamara (2).
Hey Alvin Instant Kamara, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

THE CIRCLE
Sure, we ultimately got the win, but there's really no other way for us to spin this, THE CIRCLE; our running backs were soundly outplayed this past week. Josh Adams (21 total yards, no TDs) and Leonard Fournette (71 yards, one TD) combined for just 15 points in Week 16. Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara doubled us up with a score of 36.
Alvin Instant Kamara
Happy holidays, Alvin Instant Kamara! We hope the GM of THE CIRCLE will write a thank-you card for the generous 141-point gift this past week.