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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
THE STAR
9-6 183.23
178.82
 
VS
proj
Company of Heroes
149 7-8
132.12

Company of Heroes lose to THE STAR in 183.23-149.00 rout despite topping projections

Company of Heroes exceeded expectations, but it wasn't enough to swing the result. Predicted to win by a score of 178.82-132.12, THE STAR rolled to a 183.23-149.00 victory over Company of Heroes. THE STAR pulled out to a 14.32-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Sony Michel (22.1 points) and the Dallas Cowboys defense (17.3) and never relinquished it. Deshaun Watson (38.46 points) and T.Y. Hilton (20.8) were the leaders for Company of Heroes in defeat. This marks the second time this season THE STAR have knocked off Company of Heroes, after winning 185.94-168.79 in their last matchup. THE STAR finish the season at 9-6, while Company of Heroes end the campaign at 7-8.

Matchup Timeline

  THE STAR   Company of Heroes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Martin (107 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) scored 23.85 points in a 27-14 win over the Broncos in Week 16. His scoring output was 83.7% more than his 12.98-point projection and was much higher than his 11.89-point season scoring average.
Doug Martin

Top Player Comparison

THE STAR
Points
% of total points 183.23
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
30.1
20.2
16.4%
2
Doug Martin
RB
23.85
12.98
13%
3
Sony Michel
RB
22.1
15.98
12.1%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
20.5
14.49
11.2%
Company of Heroes
Points
% of total points 149
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
38.46
22.49
25.8%
2
T.Y. Hilton
WR
20.8
14.62
14%
3
Courtland Sutton
WR
18.5
8.88
12.4%
4
Jordan Howard
RB
18.25
14.69
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which THE STAR became the proud owner of a 90.38-76.06 lead. For THE STAR, Jarvis Landry had a 63-yard pass. Deshaun Watson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Company of Heroes, while T.Y. Hilton had a 55-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was THE STAR who emerged with the lead, 155.38-111.50. For THE STAR, Ben Roethlisberger had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass. Drew Brees made the highlight reel for Company of Heroes with a 42-yard pass.
Monday
Doug Martin had a 24-yard touchdown run for THE STAR on Monday night en route to the win for the team.

Points By Position

  THE STAR   Company of Heroes
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.
THE STAR
THE STAR finished the season with the league's 4th-highest points average (172.49 ppg), placing them 7th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Cam Newton
MVP
3395 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs, 488 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs
Ben Roethlisberger
Best Drafted
4842 Pass Yds, 33 Pass TDs
Taylor Heinicke
Best Acquisition
320 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD
Company of Heroes
Company of Heroes completed the season with the league's 3rd-highest points average (175.16 ppg), placing them 8th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
1251 Rush Yds, 17 Rush TDs, 580 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Drew Brees
Best Drafted
3992 Pass Yds, 32 Pass TDs
Deshaun Watson
Best Acquisition
3931 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs, 485 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Company of Heroes, THE STAR averaged more points (184.58) than they usually score (172.49).
THE STAR don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Company of Heroes (3 vs 1).
THE STAR see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Company of Heroes (0).
By position, THE STAR have outscored Company of Heroes at QB, WR, TE, and K this season.
THE STAR don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 10 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Company of Heroes, maybe you'll have better luck next year!