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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
ND IRISH
11-5 121.66
178.99
 
VS
proj
Steelers(43_Irish(9)
90.84 8-9
99.58

ND IRISH beat Steelers(43_Irish(9) for fifth straight win, 121.66-90.84

ND IRISH extended their win streak to five games with a hard-fought win over Steelers(43_Irish(9), earning a 121.66-90.84 victory. It was the fifth consecutive loss for Steelers(43_Irish(9). ND IRISH jumped out to an 81.72-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 41.1 points from Keenan Allen (9 Rec, 82 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Austin Ekeler (46 Rush Yds, 43 Rec Yds) and never looked back. The Tennessee Titans defense (14 Pts Allowed, 301 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) and Saquon Barkley (92 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 25 Rec Yds) led the charge for Steelers(43_Irish(9) in the loss. This marks the third time this season ND IRISH have knocked off Steelers(43_Irish(9), after winning 173.38-118.32 in their last matchup. ND IRISH finish the season with a record of 11-5, while Steelers(43_Irish(9) end the campaign at 8-9.

Matchup Timeline

  ND IRISH   Steelers(43_Irish(9)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Allen overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 23.2 points against his 15.41-point projection. In a 31-21 loss to the Chiefs, he caught 9 passes for 82 yards and a touchdown.
Keenan Allen

Top Player Comparison

ND IRISH
Points
% of total points 121.66
1
Keenan Allen
WR
23.2
15.41
19.1%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
17.9
15.21
14.7%
3
Kenyan Drake
RB
17.3
14.53
14.2%
4
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
16.4
25.6
13.5%
Steelers(43_Irish(9)
Points
% of total points 90.84
1
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
24.8
22.68
27.3%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
20.7
20.97
22.8%
3
Justin Tucker
K
17
7.7
18.7%
4
Jameis Winston
QB
14.54
23.72
16%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, ND IRISH owned a 96.26-14.54 lead. For ND IRISH, Patrick Mahomes had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass. Jameis Winston made the highlight reel for Steelers(43_Irish(9) with a 24-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Saquon Barkley had a 68-yard touchdown run for Steelers(43_Irish(9), while Amari Cooper had a 48-yard catch for the team, who trailed 121.66-90.84 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  ND IRISH   Steelers(43_Irish(9)
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.
ND IRISH
ND IRISH completed the season with the league's 2nd-best points average (160.63 ppg), placing them 2nd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Michael Thomas
MVP
149 Rec, 1725 Rec Yds, 9 Rec TDs
Julian Edelman
Best Drafted
100 Rec, 1117 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Drew Brees
Best Acquisition
2979 Pass Yds, 27 Pass TDs
Steelers(43_Irish(9)
Steelers(43_Irish(9) finished the season averaging 140.29 points per game, 5th-most in the league, placing them 6th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Saquon Barkley
MVP
1003 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 438 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Amari Cooper
Best Drafted
79 Rec, 1189 Rec Yds, 8 Rec TDs
Jameis Winston
Best Acquisition
5109 Pass Yds, 33 Pass TDs, 250 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD

StatSmack

ND IRISH have a winning record against Steelers(43_Irish(9) this season, with a record of 3-1.
Get on their level! ND IRISH have won five straight weeks, while Steelers(43_Irish(9) have dropped their last five.
We heard scoring helps you win. Steelers(43_Irish(9) need some help then, averaging just 140.29 versus ND IRISH's 160.63.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. ND IRISH (11-5) have a better record than Steelers(43_Irish(9) (8-9).
Even the computers think ND IRISH have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (174.9) than Steelers(43_Irish(9) (147.56).
Once ND IRISH put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Steelers(43_Irish(9) (5 vs 4).
ND IRISH should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Steelers(43_Irish(9) (5 vs 4).
By position, ND IRISH have outscored Steelers(43_Irish(9) at WR, TE, and K this season.
ND IRISH don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, highest in the league.
Hey Steelers(43_Irish(9), maybe you'll have better luck next year!