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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Orange Julius
6-9 175.34
122.17
 
VS
proj
50 shades of Clay
82.34 3-12
115.77

Orange Julius knock off 50 shades of Clay in 175.34-82.34 rout

Orange Julius showed up, cruising to a 175.34-82.34 win over 50 shades of Clay, who fell short of projections. Orange Julius never trailed in this one after grabbing a 28.2-point lead on Saturday behind Derrick Henry (16.2 points) and Justin Tucker (12). Ian Thomas (14.8 points) and Tyler Lockett (13.9) carried the flag for 50 shades of Clay in the loss. This marks the third time this season Orange Julius have knocked off 50 shades of Clay, after winning 203.34-152.8 in their last matchup. Orange Julius finish the season with a record of 6-9, while 50 shades of Clay end the campaign at 3-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Orange Julius   50 shades of Clay

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Jaguars defense overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 22 points against their 8.22-point projection. In 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

Orange Julius
Points
% of total points 175.34
1
Zach Ertz
TE
35
16.31
20%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
28.54
21.03
16.3%
3
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
22
8.22
12.5%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
20.5
14.49
11.7%
50 shades of Clay
Points
% of total points 82.34
1
Ian Thomas
TE
14.8
6.63
18%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
13.9
11.77
16.9%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
13
10.26
15.8%
4
Mitchell Trubisky
QB
12.14
20.03
14.7%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Justin Tucker had a 56-yard field goal for Orange Julius, helping the team to a 28.20-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Zach Ertz had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Orange Julius, while Calvin Ridley had a 75-yard touchdown catch, helping Orange Julius to a 112.60-38.60 lead.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, Orange Julius had a 146.80-68.44 lead. For Orange Julius, David Johnson had a 32-yard touchdown catch. Mitchell Trubisky made the highlight reel for 50 shades of Clay with a 43-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday night, after which Orange Julius had a 175.34-82.34 lead. For Orange Julius, Russell Wilson had a 27-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for 50 shades of Clay with a 45-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Orange Julius   50 shades of Clay
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before pivoting to next year.
Orange Julius
Orange Julius completed the season averaging 133.82 points per game, 4th-highest in the league, placing them 8th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Zach Ertz
MVP
113 Rec, 1148 Rec Yds, 8 Rec TDs
Russell Wilson
Best Drafted
3296 Pass Yds, 34 Pass TDs, 378 Rush Yds
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Best Acquisition
106 Rec, 1389 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
50 shades of Clay
50 shades of Clay finished the season averaging 111.63 points per game, 3rd-worst in the league, placing them in last place at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Brandin Cooks
MVP
75 Rec, 1142 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Best Drafted
Ben Roethlisberger
Best Acquisition
4842 Pass Yds, 33 Pass TDs

StatSmack

Orange Julius are undefeated against 50 shades of Clay this season, with a record of 3-0.
This isn't a one-time thing. In three games vs 50 shades of Clay this season, Orange Julius have averaged more points (177.9) than they usually score this season (133.82).
We heard scoring helps you win. 50 shades of Clay need some help then, averaging just 111.63 versus Orange Julius's 133.82.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Orange Julius (6-9) have a better record than 50 shades of Clay (3-12).
Even the computers think Orange Julius have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (128.39) than 50 shades of Clay (117.49).
Orange Julius don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than 50 shades of Clay (5 vs 0).
Orange Julius are clutch masters, with more close wins than 50 shades of Clay (1 vs 0).
Orange Julius should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than 50 shades of Clay (6 vs 5).
50 shades of Clay have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Orange Julius (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Orange Julius have outscored 50 shades of Clay at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Orange Julius has a higher average scoring margin (1) than 50 shades of Clay this season (-34).
The starters for Orange Julius had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for 50 shades of Clay (2).
Hey 50 shades of Clay, maybe you'll have better luck next year!