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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
Earth-99 StL Rams
8-9 104.32
85.64
 
VS
proj
Pantheon Hulks
96.24 8-9
81.84

Earth-99 StL Rams beat predictions, come back to win against Pantheon Hulks, 104.32-96.24

Both teams showed up and beat expectations, but Earth-99 StL Rams beat Pantheon Hulks. Predicted to win 85.64-81.84, Earth-99 StL Rams came back to earn a 104.32-96.24 win over Pantheon Hulks. Earth-99 StL Rams trailed 93.94-93.72 heading into Sunday night, but the unit made a comeback behind Derrick Henry, who racked up 106 yards from scrimmage for 10.6 points. Mike Evans (23.6 points) and Matthew Stafford (18.44) carried the flag for Pantheon Hulks in defeat. This marks the third time this season Earth-99 StL Rams have taken down Pantheon Hulks, after winning 110.64-52.14 in their last matchup. Earth-99 StL Rams finish the season at 8-9, while Pantheon Hulks end the campaign at 8-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Earth-99 StL Rams   Pantheon Hulks

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 9 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown against the Buccaneers, Jones tallied 20.8 points this week. His scoring output was 52.8% more than his 13.61-point projection and was much higher than his 13.11-point season scoring average.
Julio Jones

Top Player Comparison

Earth-99 StL Rams
Points
% of total points 104.32
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
21.2
16.24
20.3%
2
Julio Jones
WR
20.8
13.61
19.9%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
19
12.95
18.2%
4
Matt Prater
K
12.32
9.13
11.8%
Pantheon Hulks
Points
% of total points 96.24
1
Mike Evans
WR
23.6
11.24
24.5%
2
Matthew Stafford
QB
18.44
17.64
19.2%
3
Jarvis Landry
WR
17.2
6.18
17.9%
4
Justin Tucker
K
15
11.83
15.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Earth-99 StL Rams who took the lead, 54.32-42.04. For Earth-99 StL Rams, Saquon Barkley had a 68-yard run. Matthew Stafford made the highlight reel for Pantheon Hulks with a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Jarvis Landry had a 48-yard touchdown catch for Pantheon Hulks, helping the team to a 93.94-93.72 lead.

Points By Position

  Earth-99 StL Rams   Pantheon Hulks
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before turning our attention to next year.
Earth-99 StL Rams
Earth-99 StL Rams ended the season with the league's 5th-highest points average (102.59 ppg), placing them 6th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Drew Brees
MVP
3992 Pass Yds, 32 Pass TDs
Saquon Barkley
Best Drafted
1307 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 721 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
David Njoku
Best Acquisition
56 Rec, 639 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Pantheon Hulks
Pantheon Hulks completed the regular season 5th in the standings after averaging 98.68 points per game, 6th-best in the league.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
1251 Rush Yds, 17 Rush TDs, 580 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Matthew Stafford
Best Drafted
3777 Pass Yds, 21 Pass TDs
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

Pantheon Hulks aren't even on the board versus Earth-99 StL Rams this season, with a record of 0-3.
This isn't a fluke. In three games vs Pantheon Hulks this season, Earth-99 StL Rams have averaged more points (111.27) than they usually score this season (102.59).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Earth-99 StL Rams has left fewer points on the bench this season (843.02) than Pantheon Hulks (1,076.62).
Earth-99 StL Rams don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Pantheon Hulks (1 vs 2).
Earth-99 StL Rams should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Pantheon Hulks (11 vs 8).
By position, Earth-99 StL Rams have outscored Pantheon Hulks at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Hey Pantheon Hulks, maybe you'll have better luck next year!