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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Smells Like Updog
9-7 196.48
161.64
 
VS
proj
2 Gurley's 1 Kupp
169.83 10-5
154.35

Smells Like Updog defy expectations, knock off 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp in 196.48-169.83 rout

Both teams brought their A game and outperformed projections, but Smells Like Updog got the best of 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp, cruising to a 196.48-169.83 win. Smells Like Updog never trailed in this one after earning a 33.69-point lead on Saturday behind Robert Woods (17.98 points) and Tyler Higbee (16.4). The New York Jets defense (10 Pts Allowed, 260 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) and Devonta Freeman (53 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 74 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leading performers for 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp in the loss. This marks the second time this season Smells Like Updog have taken down 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp, after falling 156.08-97.69 in their last matchup. Smells Like Updog end the season with a record of 9-7, while 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp finish the campaign at 10-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Smells Like Updog   2 Gurley's 1 Kupp

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Higbee (9 Rec, 104 Rec Yds) scored 16.4 points in a 34-31 lost to the 49ers in Week 16. He nearly doubled his 8.68-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season.
Tyler Higbee

Top Player Comparison

Smells Like Updog
Points
% of total points 196.48
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
37.77
33.1
19.2%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
29.05
17.61
14.8%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
28.1
19.84
14.3%
4
Robert Woods
WR
17.98
13.75
9.2%
2 Gurley's 1 Kupp
Points
% of total points 169.83
1
The New York Jets defense
DEF
33.75
23.33
19.9%
2
Devonta Freeman
RB
31.84
15.25
18.7%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
30.09
23.05
17.7%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
18.65
13.68
11%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had players with standout moments Saturday, after which Smells Like Updog became the proud owner of a 61.08-27.39 lead. For Smells Like Updog, Matt Gay had a 50-yard field goal. John Brown made the highlight reel for 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp with a 53-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
There were multiple players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Smells Like Updog who grabbed the lead, 185.95-137.02. Lamar Jackson had a 39-yard touchdown pass for Smells Like Updog, while Alvin Kamara had a 40-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Ryan Tannehill had a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 36-yard touchdown pass for 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp, while Joey Slye had a 50-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Smells Like Updog   2 Gurley's 1 Kupp
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before looking ahead to next year.
Smells Like Updog
Smells Like Updog finished the season with the league's 2nd-best points average (158.07 ppg), placing them 5th 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
Michael Thomas
Best Drafted
145 Rec, 1688 Rec Yds, 9 Rec TDs
Bal Defense
Best Acquisition
18.1 Avg Pts Allowed, 309.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 23 Turnovers
2 Gurley's 1 Kupp
2 Gurley's 1 Kupp finished the regular season 2nd in the standings after averaging 142.39 points per game, 3rd-most in the league.
Important Players
Ezekiel Elliott
MVP
1235 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 418 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Travis Kelce
Best Drafted
94 Rec, 1205 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
NYJ Defense
Best Acquisition
23.5 Avg Pts Allowed, 324.1 Avg Yds Allowed, 18 Turnovers

StatSmack

Smells Like Updog have a winning record against 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp this season, with a record of 2-1.
We heard scoring helps you win. Smells Like Updog are doing a better job of that, averaging 158.07 versus 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp's 142.39.
You can't win if you don't play. 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp has left more points on the bench this season (771.39) than Smells Like Updog (725.54).
Smells Like Updog don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp (7 vs 5).
Smells Like Updog should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp (8 vs 6).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Smells Like Updog (1) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Smells Like Updog have outscored 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
Smells Like Updog don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 7 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey 2 Gurley's 1 Kupp, maybe you'll have better luck next year!