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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
Short Bus Ryderz
8-9 94.24
96.39
 
VS
proj
Earth-99 StL Rams
78.1 6-11
61.76

Earth-99 StL Rams lose to Short Bus Ryderz 94.24-78.10 despite outperforming predictions

Short Bus Ryderz fell short of projections while Earth-99 StL Rams exceeded expectations, but it wasn't enough to change the result. Predicted to triumph by a score of 96.39-61.76, Short Bus Ryderz came out on top with a 94.24-78.10 win over Earth-99 StL Rams. Earth-99 StL Rams earned a 6.46-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Short Bus Ryderz held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Michael Gallup, who caught 5 passes for 98 yards and 3 touchdowns for 27.8 points, and Tom Brady, who passed for 221 yards and 2 touchdowns (15.84 points). Joe Mixon (162 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 14 Rec Yds) and Alvin Kamara (39 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 18 Rec Yds) did their part for Earth-99 StL Rams in the loss. This marks the second time this season Short Bus Ryderz have knocked off Earth-99 StL Rams, after winning 137.56-97.6 in their last matchup. Short Bus Ryderz finish the season with a record of 8-9, while Earth-99 StL Rams end the campaign at 6-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Short Bus Ryderz   Earth-99 StL Rams

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 47-16 win over the Redskins, Gallup scored 27.8 points to more-than-double his 9.82-point projection. He caught 5 passes for 98 yards and 3 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Short Bus Ryderz this week.
Michael Gallup

Top Player Comparison

Short Bus Ryderz
Points
% of total points 94.24
1
Michael Gallup
WR
27.8
9.82
29.5%
2
Tom Brady
QB
15.84
20.45
16.8%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
15.3
15.26
16.2%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
11
10.17
11.7%
Earth-99 StL Rams
Points
% of total points 78.1
1
Joe Mixon
RB
30.6
11.53
39.2%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
17.7
14.75
22.7%
3
Robert Woods
WR
13.6
9.8
17.4%
4
Hunter Henry
TE
10.2
6.68
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Earth-99 StL Rams who emerged with the lead, 58.50-52.04. Tom Brady had a 38-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass for Short Bus Ryderz, while Kenny Golladay had a 42-yard catch. Joe Mixon made the highlight reel for Earth-99 StL Rams with a 41-yard run.
Sunday Late
Michael Gallup had a 45-yard touchdown catch and a 32-yard touchdown catch for Short Bus Ryderz, helping the team to a 94.24-78.10 lead.

Points By Position

  Short Bus Ryderz   Earth-99 StL Rams
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?
Short Bus Ryderz
Short Bus Ryderz completed the season with the league's 6th-highest points average (92.57 ppg), placing them 7th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Aaron Jones
MVP
1084 Rush Yds, 16 Rush TDs, 474 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Kenny Golladay
Best Drafted
65 Rec, 1190 Rec Yds, 11 Rec TDs
Tom Brady
Best Acquisition
4057 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs
Earth-99 StL Rams
Earth-99 StL Rams ended the season averaging 83.21 points per game, 3rd-lowest in the league, placing them 8th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Kirk Cousins
MVP
3603 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs
Joe Mixon
Best Drafted
1137 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 287 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Will Dissly
Best Acquisition
23 Rec, 262 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against Earth-99 StL Rams, Short Bus Ryderz averaged more points (115.9) than they usually score (92.57).
We heard scoring helps you win. Earth-99 StL Rams need some help then, averaging just 83.21 versus Short Bus Ryderz's 92.57.
Once Short Bus Ryderz put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Earth-99 StL Rams (2 vs 1).
Short Bus Ryderz are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Earth-99 StL Rams (0 vs 2).
Short Bus Ryderz have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Earth-99 StL Rams (66 vs 52).
By position, Short Bus Ryderz have outscored Earth-99 StL Rams at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Short Bus Ryderz had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Earth-99 StL Rams (1).
Hey Earth-99 StL Rams, maybe you'll have better luck next year!