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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
GV Express
10-6 87.72
94.97
 
VS
proj
Aaron's Team
83.96 10-6
69.11

Aaron's Team defy expectations but fall to GV Express in 87.72-83.96 battle

GV Express fell short of projections while Aaron's Team outperformed their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to swing the result as GV Express narrowly earned an 87.72-83.96 victory. Aaron's Team had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. GV Express led 87.72-72.96 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 11 points from the Green Bay Packers defense on Monday night for Aaron's Team. GV Express were led by Lamar Jackson, who passed for 238 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 103 yards for 29.82 points, and Alvin Kamara, who racked up 110 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns (23 points). This marks the second time this season GV Express have beaten Aaron's Team, after falling 122.12-90.52 in their last matchup. GV Express finish the season with a record of 10-6, while Aaron's Team end the campaign at 10-6.

Matchup Timeline

  GV Express   Aaron's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Titans in Week 16, Kamara scored 23 points to beat his 13.04-point projection. He racked up 110 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on GV Express this week.
Alvin Kamara

Top Player Comparison

GV Express
Points
% of total points 87.72
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
29.82
26.64
34%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
23
13.04
26.2%
3
Sterling Shepard
WR
13.6
8.35
15.5%
4
Chris Carson
RB
6
15.51
6.8%
Aaron's Team
Points
% of total points 83.96
1
Ryan Fitzpatrick
QB
32.66
18.1
38.9%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
17.3
20.04
20.6%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
13.4
9.89
16%
4
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
11
5.45
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, after which GV Express had an 80.52-50.56 lead. Lamar Jackson had a 39-yard touchdown pass for GV Express, while Alvin Kamara had a 40-yard touchdown run. Ryan Fitzpatrick made the highlight reel for Aaron's Team with a 31-yard touchdown pass and a 51-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Jason Myers had a 51-yard field goal for Aaron's Team, who trailed 87.72-59.56 after the late action.

Points By Position

  GV Express   Aaron's Team
Standings Update
Is it just us or did the end of the season come out of nowhere? Time flies when you're having fun. Before we look ahead to next year, we'd like to review this season one final time.
GV Express
GV Express ended the season averaging 100.47 points per game, highest in the league, placing them 4th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Lamar Jackson
MVP
3127 Pass Yds, 36 Pass TDs, 1206 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
NE Defense
Best Drafted
13.2 Avg Pts Allowed, 268.3 Avg Yds Allowed, 36 Turnovers
Sterling Shepard
Best Acquisition
52 Rec, 537 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Aaron's Team
Aaron's Team finished the season with the league's 5th-most points average (89.91 ppg), placing them in first place at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Christian McCaffrey
MVP
1361 Rush Yds, 14 Rush TDs, 933 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Travis Kelce
Best Drafted
94 Rec, 1205 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Best Acquisition
3209 Pass Yds, 19 Pass TDs, 228 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs

StatSmack

Aaron's Team are down in wins against GV Express this season, with a record of 1-2.
They don't even seem to consider you a threat. GV Express have a winning record vs Aaron's Team this season despite averaging fewer points against them (93.64) than their overall season average (100.47).
We heard scoring helps you win. GV Express are doing a better job of that, averaging 100.47 versus Aaron's Team's 89.91.
Even the machines think GV Express have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (94.94) than Aaron's Team (86.67).
GV Express don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Aaron's Team (5 vs 2).
By position, GV Express have outscored Aaron's Team at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
GV Express don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, highest in the league.
Hey Aaron's Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!