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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
The Big Suck
7-8 130.44
125.63
 
VS
proj
Mad Dog 20/20
129.6 7-9
110.16

Mad Dog 20/20 fall to The Big Suck in 130.44-129.60 battle despite defying predictions

Mad Dog 20/20 exceeded their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to swing the result. Predicted to prevail by a score of 125.63-110.16, The Big Suck narrowly earned a 130.44-129.60 victory over Mad Dog 20/20. Mad Dog 20/20 made a run at it on Sunday night, but it wasn't to be. The Big Suck led 130.44-115.70 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 13.9 points from Tyler Lockett on Sunday night for Mad Dog 20/20. Robert Woods (15 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 89 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Jamaal Williams (95 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 61 Rec Yds) were the standout performers for The Big Suck in the victory. This marks the second time this season The Big Suck have gotten the best of Mad Dog 20/20, after winning 153.6-122.36 in their last matchup. The Big Suck finish the season with a record of 7-8, while Mad Dog 20/20 end the campaign at 7-9.

Matchup Timeline

  The Big Suck   Mad Dog 20/20

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 104 yards from scrimmage and scoring 2 touchdowns against the Cardinals, Woods scored 28.4 points this week. His scoring output nearly doubled his 15.14-point projection and was much higher than his 16.53-point season scoring average.
Robert Woods

Top Player Comparison

The Big Suck
Points
% of total points 130.44
1
Robert Woods
WR
28.4
15.14
21.8%
2
Jamaal Williams
RB
27.6
15.26
21.2%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
26.5
20.52
20.3%
4
Mason Crosby
K
13
8.21
10%
Mad Dog 20/20
Points
% of total points 129.6
1
Kyle Rudolph
TE
35.2
7.56
27.2%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
29.6
19.79
22.8%
3
Jaylen Samuels
RB
15.4
15.6
11.9%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
13.9
11.89
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Mad Dog 20/20 had a 57.00-51.80 lead. For The Big Suck, Alshon Jeffery had a 52-yard catch. Kyle Rudolph made the highlight reel for Mad Dog 20/20 with a 44-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had multiple players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was The Big Suck who emerged with the lead, 130.44-115.70. Robert Woods had a 39-yard touchdown catch for The Big Suck, while Alvin Kamara had a 42-yard catch. Meanwhile, Ben Roethlisberger had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass for Mad Dog 20/20, while David Johnson had a 32-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Tyler Lockett had a 45-yard catch for Mad Dog 20/20, who trailed 130.44-129.60 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  The Big Suck   Mad Dog 20/20
Standings Update
Is it just us or did the end of the season come out of nowhere? Time flies when you're having fun. Before we turn our attention to next year, we'd like to dig into this season one last time.
The Big Suck
The Big Suck completed the regular season 8th in the standings after averaging 124.63 points per game, 5th-best in the league.
Important Players
Alvin Kamara
MVP
883 Rush Yds, 14 Rush TDs, 709 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Robert Woods
Best Drafted
156 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 1195 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Jamaal Williams
Best Acquisition
460 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 194 Rec Yds
Mad Dog 20/20
Mad Dog 20/20 finished the season with the league's 8th-most points average (116.19 ppg), placing them 10th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Ben Roethlisberger
MVP
4842 Pass Yds, 33 Pass TDs
David Johnson
Best Drafted
878 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 440 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Marlon Mack
Best Acquisition
789 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs, 104 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Mad Dog 20/20, The Big Suck averaged more points (142.02) than they usually score (124.63).
We heard scoring helps you win. Mad Dog 20/20 need some help then, averaging just 116.19 versus The Big Suck's 124.63.
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Mad Dog 20/20 has left more points on the bench this season (983.2) than The Big Suck (748.76).
The Big Suck don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Mad Dog 20/20 (4 vs 0).
The Big Suck are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (2) than Mad Dog 20/20 (3).
The Big Suck are clutch masters, with more close wins than Mad Dog 20/20 (2 vs 0).
The Big Suck should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Mad Dog 20/20 (8 vs 6).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Mad Dog 20/20 - they’ve made more transactions (2) than The Big Suck (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, The Big Suck have outscored Mad Dog 20/20 at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
Hey Mad Dog 20/20, maybe you'll have better luck next year!