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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Hilltoppers
8-8 85.18
94.87
 
VS
proj
Fighting Chichiwawas
80.14 6-10
90.72

Hilltoppers fall short of predictions, still manage to knock off Fighting Chichiwawas, 85.18-80.14

Both teams were unable to meet their projected point totals, but Hilltoppers did enough to beat Fighting Chichiwawas, emerging victorious with a 85.18-80.14 win. Fighting Chichiwawas earned a 0.04-point lead on Saturday behind Lamar Jackson (11.98 points), but Hilltoppers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Christian McCaffrey (101 Rush Yds, 77 Rec Yds) and the Tennessee Titans defense (16 Pts Allowed, 292 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers). Mike Evans (15 points) and Nick Chubb (14.5) did everything they could for Fighting Chichiwawas in the loss. This marks the second time this season Hilltoppers have taken down Fighting Chichiwawas, after winning 126.78-73.02 in their last matchup. Hilltoppers end the season at 8-8, while Fighting Chichiwawas finish the campaign at 6-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Hilltoppers   Fighting Chichiwawas

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 113 yards from scrimmage against the Colts, Engram put up 11.3 points this week. His scoring output was 60.1% more than his 7.06-point projection and was much higher than his 5.93-point season scoring average.
Evan Engram

Top Player Comparison

Hilltoppers
Points
% of total points 85.18
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
20.8
17.18
24.4%
2
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
11.94
10.06
14%
3
Evan Engram
TE
11.3
7.06
13.3%
4
Marlon Mack
RB
9.8
13.07
11.5%
Fighting Chichiwawas
Points
% of total points 80.14
1
Mike Evans
WR
15
10.25
18.7%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
14.5
14.67
18.1%
3
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
13.66
8.08
17%
4
Lamar Jackson
QB
11.98
15.49
14.9%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Lamar Jackson had a 68-yard touchdown pass for Fighting Chichiwawas to contribute to a 11.98-11.94 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Josh Allen had a 31-yard touchdown pass for Hilltoppers, who trailed 72.74-71.98 after the early games.

Points By Position

  Hilltoppers   Fighting Chichiwawas
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 review this season one final time.
Hilltoppers
Hilltoppers completed the regular season 9th in the standings after averaging 87.60 points per game, 3rd-highest in the league.
Important Players
Christian McCaffrey
MVP
1080 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 845 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Julio Jones
Best Drafted
104 Rec, 1539 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Marlon Mack
Best Acquisition
789 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs, 104 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Fighting Chichiwawas
Fighting Chichiwawas ended the season averaging 84.99 points per game, 7th-most in the league, placing them 11th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Joe Mixon
MVP
1063 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs, 294 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Mike Evans
Best Drafted
80 Rec, 1418 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Jamaal Williams
Best Acquisition
460 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 194 Rec Yds

Game Notes

Just three of the eight starting players on Hilltoppers exceeded their scoring projections.
Fighting Chichiwawas had only two of their eight starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
Not only did Hilltoppers earn the W, but they also covered the 4.15-point forecasted margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Mike Evans registered 15 points, the fourth-best score for a wide receiver this week.