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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Alans vikings
7-9 114.08
105.94
 
VS
proj
Marc's Team
83.56 6-10
98.19

Marc's Team fall short of projections, lose to Alans vikings, 114.08-83.56

There's no sugarcoating it, Marc's Team dropped the ball, at least compared to projections, as Alans vikings came out on top with a 114.08-83.56 win. Alans vikings never trailed in this one after nabbing an 18.04-point lead on Saturday behind Todd Gurley II (16.8 points) and Robert Woods (16.3). Alvin Kamara (80 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 30 Rec Yds) and Damien Williams (65 Rush Yds, 27 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for Marc's Team in the loss. This marks the first time this season Alans vikings have beaten Marc's Team, after falling 160.8-117.32 in their last matchup. Alans vikings finish the season at 7-9, while Marc's Team end the campaign at 6-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Alans vikings   Marc's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 6 passes for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Bengals, Gesicki scored 23.2 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 7.37-point projection and was much higher than his 9.54-point season scoring average.
Mike Gesicki

Top Player Comparison

Alans vikings
Points
% of total points 114.08
1
Mike Gesicki
TE
23.2
7.37
20.3%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
16.8
12.76
14.7%
3
Robert Woods
WR
16.3
12.46
14.3%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
13.2
11.86
11.6%
Marc's Team
Points
% of total points 83.56
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
26
15.71
31.1%
2
Damien Williams
RB
16.7
7.66
20%
3
Deshaun Watson
QB
10.06
24.35
12%
4
Wil Lutz
K
9
8.52
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Alans vikings who emerged with the lead, 64.60-53.26. For Alans vikings, Mike Gesicki had a 31-yard touchdown catch. Alvin Kamara made the highlight reel for Marc's Team with a 40-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Night
Harrison Butker had a 56-yard field goal for Alans vikings to contribute to an 84.00-83.56 lead for the team.
Monday
Kirk Cousins teamed up with Stefon Diggs for a 21-yard touchdown pass for Alans vikings on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for Alans vikings.

Points By Position

  Alans vikings   Marc's Team
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were all gathered together for the draft, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Alans vikings
Alans vikings completed the season averaging 107.22 points per game, 4th-highest in the league, placing them 7th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Austin Ekeler
MVP
511 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 950 Rec Yds, 8 Rec TDs
Todd Gurley II
Best Drafted
789 Rush Yds, 12 Rush TDs, 186 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Aaron Rodgers
Best Acquisition
3679 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs, 182 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Marc's Team
Marc's Team completed the regular season 8th in the standings after averaging 99.30 points per game, 3rd-lowest in the league.
Important Players
Deshaun Watson
MVP
3852 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs, 413 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
NE Defense
Best Drafted
13.2 Avg Pts Allowed, 268.3 Avg Yds Allowed, 36 Turnovers
Courtland Sutton
Best Acquisition
68 Rec, 1060 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Marc's Team need some help then, averaging just 99.3 versus Alans vikings's 107.22.
Even the machines think Alans vikings have better players. Their projected average points is higher (104.46) than Marc's Team (93.16).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Marc's Team has left more points on the bench this season (877.06) than Alans vikings (672.04).
Once Alans vikings put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Marc's Team (5 vs 4).
Alans vikings are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Marc's Team (2).
Alans vikings are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Marc's Team (0 vs 3).
By position, Alans vikings have outscored Marc's Team at RB, WR, and TE this season.
The starters for Alans vikings had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Marc's Team (1).
Hey Marc's Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!