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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
The Rapscallions
10-6 192.34
158.96
 
VS
proj
King Killers
159.96 8-8
150.48

The Rapscallions knock off King Killers for fifth straight win in 192.34-159.96 rout

The Rapscallions extended their win streak to five games with an easy victory over King Killers, rolling to a 192.34-159.96 win. King Killers took a 6.08-point lead on Saturday behind Jameis Winston (15 points) and Robert Woods (12.3), but The Rapscallions held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Saquon Barkley (39.9 points) and Ryan Fitzpatrick (32.66). Daniel Jones (35.28 points) and Devonta Freeman (24.7) were the top performers for King Killers in the loss. This marks the second time this season The Rapscallions have knocked off King Killers, after winning 171.9-159.18 in their last matchup. The Rapscallions will look to clinch the league title next week, while King Killers attempt to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  The Rapscallions   King Killers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Boyd (9 Rec, 128 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 24.8 points against the Dolphins in Week 16. His scoring output nearly tripled his 8.7-point projection and was much higher than his 7.94-point season scoring average. Boyd ranks #75 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Tyler Boyd

Top Player Comparison

The Rapscallions
Points
% of total points 192.34
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
39.9
15.57
20.7%
2
Ryan Fitzpatrick
QB
32.66
18.1
17%
3
Tyler Boyd
WR
24.8
8.7
12.9%
4
Jared Goff
QB
21.12
17.66
11%
King Killers
Points
% of total points 159.96
1
Daniel Jones
QB
35.28
17.79
22.1%
2
Devonta Freeman
RB
24.7
11.3
15.4%
3
Jameis Winston
QB
15
20.71
9.4%
4
Robert Woods
WR
12.3
9.8
7.7%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Jared Goff had a 22-yard touchdown pass for The Rapscallions, while Matt Gay had a 50-yard field goal for the team, who trailed 39.30-33.22 after Saturday's games.
Sunday Early
There were multiple players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, after which The Rapscallions had a 153.38-129.08 lead. Saquon Barkley had a 67-yard touchdown run and a 33-yard touchdown catch for The Rapscallions, while Ryan Fitzpatrick had a 31-yard touchdown pass and a 51-yard pass. Meanwhile, Daniel Jones had a 33-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for King Killers, while Jonnu Smith had a 41-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Kirk Cousins had a 21-yard touchdown pass for King Killers.

Points By Position

  The Rapscallions   King Killers

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against King Killers, The Rapscallions averaged more points (182.12) than they usually score (142.83).
The Rapscallions are on a roll, with victories in five straight weeks.
The Rapscallions don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than King Killers (6 vs 4).
King Killers have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than The Rapscallions (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, The Rapscallions have outscored King Killers at RB, TE, and K this season.
The Rapscallions don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 12 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for The Rapscallions had more big plays in their NFL games this week (8) than the starters for King Killers (5).
Hey King Killers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

The Rapscallions
Well done, The Rapscallions. Nice job fielding a team that posted more than 192 points in Week 16.
King Killers
Happy holidays, King Killers! We hope the GM of The Rapscallions will write a thank-you card for the gift of a fantasy football victory this past week.