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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Pd's Broncos
9-7 132.12
117.27
 
VS
proj
Real Team Turner
109.97 9-7
113.03

Pd's Broncos knock off Real Team Turner in 132.12-109.97 rout

Pd's Broncos outperformed expectations, cruising to a 132.12-109.97 win over Real Team Turner, who fell short of projections. Real Team Turner earned a 1.02-point lead on Saturday behind Adrian Peterson (13.07 points) and Ryan Succop (6), but Pd's Broncos held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Zach Ertz (30.53 points) and Jared Goff (20.17). Patrick Mahomes (273 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 33 Rush Yds) and the New England Patriots defense (12 Pts Allowed, 289 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) carried the flag for Real Team Turner in the loss. This marks the first time this season Pd's Broncos have taken down Real Team Turner, after falling 148.29-123.47 in their last matchup. Pd's Broncos finish the season at 9-7, while Real Team Turner end the campaign at 9-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Pd's Broncos   Real Team Turner

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Texans in Week 16, Ertz caught 12 passes for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 30.53 points to more-than-double his 11.47-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Pd's Broncos this week.
Zach Ertz

Top Player Comparison

Pd's Broncos
Points
% of total points 132.12
1
Zach Ertz
TE
30.53
11.47
23.1%
2
Jared Goff
QB
20.17
23.01
15.3%
3
Sony Michel
RB
18.05
9.84
13.7%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
17.27
11.18
13.1%
Real Team Turner
Points
% of total points 109.97
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
35.6
25.59
32.4%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
21
21.24
19.1%
3
Adrian Peterson
RB
13.07
7.59
11.9%
4
Allen Robinson II
WR
10.87
8.61
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Zach Ertz had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Pd's Broncos to contribute to a 84.03-51.69 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, Pd's Broncos had a 132.12-71.84 lead. For Pd's Broncos, Jared Goff had a 39-yard touchdown pass. Allen Robinson II made the highlight reel for Real Team Turner with a 43-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 25-yard touchdown pass for Real Team Turner, who trailed 132.12-107.44 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Pd's Broncos   Real Team Turner
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were drafting these teams, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Pd's Broncos
Pd's Broncos ended the season with the league's 5th-best points average (117.96 ppg), placing them 5th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Jared Goff
MVP
4489 Pass Yds, 28 Pass TDs, 108 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Best Drafted
106 Rec, 1389 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Baker Mayfield
Best Acquisition
3349 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs, 131 Rush Yds
Real Team Turner
Real Team Turner completed the season averaging 114.52 points per game, 6th-best in the league, placing them 3rd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
4816 Pass Yds, 48 Pass TDs, 271 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Brandin Cooks
Best Drafted
75 Rec, 1142 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
NE Defense
Best Acquisition
21.5 Avg Pts Allowed, 367.1 Avg Yds Allowed, 25 Turnovers

StatSmack

Even the computers think Pd's Broncos have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (117.67) than Real Team Turner (106.08).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Pd's Broncos has left fewer points on the bench this season (512.29) than Real Team Turner (543.49).
By position, Pd's Broncos have outscored Real Team Turner at WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Hey Real Team Turner, maybe you'll have better luck next year!