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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
BACK TO BASICS
13-3 203.64
188.6
 
VS
proj
Las Vegas Raiders
147.86 12-4
189.11

Las Vegas Raiders come up short of predictions, succumb to BACK TO BASICS, 203.64-147.86

Las Vegas Raiders were unable to rise to the occasion, as BACK TO BASICS secured a 203.64-147.86 victory. BACK TO BASICS earned a 67.44-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 45.74 points from Philip Rivers (281 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Melvin Gordon III (46 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 76 Rec Yds) and never looked back. Carson Wentz (19.96 points) and Keenan Allen (19.7) did their part for Las Vegas Raiders in the loss. This marks the first time this season BACK TO BASICS have knocked off Las Vegas Raiders, after falling 182.58-140.94 in their last matchup. BACK TO BASICS end the season with a record of 13-3, while Las Vegas Raiders finish the campaign at 12-4.

Matchup Timeline

  BACK TO BASICS   Las Vegas Raiders

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Panthers in Week 17, the Saints defense scored 22 points to more-than-double their 9.34-point projection. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 329 yards, and forced 3 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on BACK TO BASICS this week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

BACK TO BASICS
Points
% of total points 203.64
1
Philip Rivers
QB
23.14
21.45
11.4%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
22.9
20.29
11.2%
3
Melvin Gordon III
RB
22.6
13.53
11.1%
4
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
22
9.34
10.8%
Las Vegas Raiders
Points
% of total points 147.86
1
Carson Wentz
QB
19.96
23.84
13.5%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
19.7
12.55
13.3%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
19.4
11.76
13.1%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
17.8
18.53
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tyreek Hill had a 47-yard catch for BACK TO BASICS, contributing to a 125.54-58.10 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, after which BACK TO BASICS owned a 203.64-139.56 lead. Saquon Barkley had a 68-yard touchdown run for BACK TO BASICS, while Darren Waller had a 75-yard catch. Carson Wentz made the highlight reel for Las Vegas Raiders with a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass.

Points By Position

  BACK TO BASICS   Las Vegas Raiders

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Las Vegas Raiders need some help then, averaging just 182.99 versus BACK TO BASICS's 193.23.
Even the machines think BACK TO BASICS have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (194.48) than Las Vegas Raiders (185.08).
BACK TO BASICS don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Las Vegas Raiders (7 vs 2).
BACK TO BASICS should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Las Vegas Raiders (8 vs 7).
By position, BACK TO BASICS have outscored Las Vegas Raiders at RB and WR this season.
BACK TO BASICS don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 50 points, highest in the league.
The starters for BACK TO BASICS had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Las Vegas Raiders (2).
Hey Las Vegas Raiders, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

BACK TO BASICS
Hey, it's good to be confident, BACK TO BASICS. Deploying a starter with zero points (Tyrell Williams), while still getting the win... that's playing with fire. It's a saucy way to put a stamp on the season and the fantasy gods were obviously on your side this week!
Las Vegas Raiders
As we bid adieu to 2019, our coaching staff can reflect on the fantasy season and appreciate all of the ups and the downs that came with it. Okay, well really just 12 ups and four downs, but still... Our coaching staff thanks you for spending a great year with us, and here's to 2020!