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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
The Blue Wave 🌊
10-6 147.1
113.37
 
VS
proj
Slim Pickens
107.8 11-4
121.39

The Blue Wave 🌊 top Slim Pickens in 147.1-107.8 rout

Despite similar records, Slim Pickens held a big season point advantage over The Blue Wave 🌊 coming into this one (1,913-1,363). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with The Blue Wave 🌊 rolling to a 147.1-107.8 win. The Blue Wave 🌊 never trailed in this one after taking a 26.8-point lead on Saturday behind Jameis Winston (15 points) and George Kittle (13.9). Alvin Kamara (23 points) and Christian McCaffrey (19.3) did their part for Slim Pickens in the loss. This marks the second time this season The Blue Wave 🌊 have gotten the best of Slim Pickens, after winning 116.92-93.9 in their last matchup. The Blue Wave 🌊 end the season at 10-6, while Slim Pickens finish the campaign at 11-4.

Matchup Timeline

  The Blue Wave 🌊   Slim Pickens

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Drake overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 36.4 points against his 11.86-point projection. During a 27-13 win over the Seahawks, he racked up 184 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns.
Kenyan Drake

Top Player Comparison

The Blue Wave 🌊
Points
% of total points 147.1
1
Kenyan Drake
RB
36.4
11.86
24.7%
2
Julio Jones
WR
22.6
13.63
15.4%
3
Phillip Lindsay
RB
19.8
10.47
13.5%
4
The Atlanta Falcons defense
DEF
17
15.26
11.6%
Slim Pickens
Points
% of total points 107.8
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
23
13.04
21.3%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
19.3
20.04
17.9%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
12
16
11.1%
4
Dak Prescott
QB
11.3
22.23
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Cooper Kupp had a 22-yard touchdown catch for The Blue Wave 🌊, contributing to a 48.0-21.2 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Alvin Kamara had a 40-yard touchdown run for Slim Pickens, who trailed 87.6-80.7 after the early games.
Sunday Late
There were multiple players with big-time plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which The Blue Wave 🌊 had a 143.8-107.8 lead. Kenyan Drake had an 80-yard touchdown run for The Blue Wave 🌊, while Phillip Lindsay had a 27-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott teamed up with Michael Gallup for a 41-yard pass for Slim Pickens.

Points By Position

  The Blue Wave 🌊   Slim Pickens
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.
The Blue Wave 🌊
The Blue Wave 🌊 ended the season with the league's 3rd-most points average (113.8 ppg), placing them 6th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Jameis Winston
MVP
4908 Pass Yds, 31 Pass TDs, 245 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Julio Jones
Best Drafted
92 Rec, 1316 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Atl Defense
Best Acquisition
25.1 Avg Pts Allowed, 357.6 Avg Yds Allowed, 17 Turnovers
Slim Pickens
Slim Pickens finished the season averaging 143.6 points per game, highest in the league, 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
NE Defense
Best Drafted
13.2 Avg Pts Allowed, 268.3 Avg Yds Allowed, 36 Turnovers
Ten Defense
Best Acquisition
21.1 Avg Pts Allowed, 363.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 22 Turnovers

StatSmack

The Blue Wave 🌊 are up in wins versus Slim Pickens this season, with a record of 2-1.
You shouldn't be surprised by this. In three games vs Slim Pickens this season, The Blue Wave 🌊 have averaged more points (120.72) than they usually score this season (113.84).
The Blue Wave 🌊 see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Slim Pickens (0).
By position, The Blue Wave 🌊 have outscored Slim Pickens at QB, WR, and K this season.
Hey Slim Pickens, maybe you'll have better luck next year!