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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
MrFantasy™
13-3 119.06
129.59
 
VS
proj
Henry and Carson
111.38 11-5
119.46

Despite top scorer the Colts defense, Henry and Carson fall to MrFantasy™, 119.06-111.38

Henry and Carson had the premier scorer in the matchup with DEF the Indianapolis Colts defense accumulating 30 points, the second-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome MrFantasy™, who came out on top with a 119.06-111.38 victory. Henry and Carson took a 17.9-point lead on Saturday behind Ka'imi Fairbairn (11 points) and DeAndre Hopkins (4.8), but MrFantasy™ held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 173 yards from scrimmage for 24.8 points, and DeVante Parker, who caught 5 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown (19.6 points). The Indianapolis Colts defense (6 Pts Allowed, 286 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) and Ryan Tannehill (272 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) carried the flag for Henry and Carson in the loss. This marks the second time this season MrFantasy™ have knocked off Henry and Carson, after winning 141.66-103.18 in their last matchup. MrFantasy™ end the season with a record of 13-3, while Henry and Carson finish the campaign at 11-5.

Matchup Timeline

  MrFantasy™   Henry and Carson

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 12.91 points, Parker scored 51.8% more than that amount by scoring 19.6 points as the Dolphins beat the Bengals 38-35. He caught 5 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on MrFantasy™ this week.
DeVante Parker

Top Player Comparison

MrFantasy™
Points
% of total points 119.06
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24.8
22.89
20.8%
2
DeVante Parker
WR
19.6
12.91
16.5%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
17.96
20.61
15.1%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
12
15.31
10.1%
Henry and Carson
Points
% of total points 111.38
1
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
30
8.66
26.9%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
23.68
19.75
21.3%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
17.4
12.65
15.6%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
12.1
10.99
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, MrFantasy™ boasted a 94.36-83.68 lead. For MrFantasy™, DeVante Parker had a 51-yard catch. Ryan Tannehill made the highlight reel for Henry and Carson with a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 36-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Harrison Butker had a 56-yard field goal for MrFantasy™, contributing to a 119.06-107.58 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  MrFantasy™   Henry and Carson
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.
MrFantasy™
MrFantasy™ finished the regular season in first place after averaging 121.95 points per game, highest in the league.
Important Players
Christian McCaffrey
MVP
1361 Rush Yds, 14 Rush TDs, 933 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Leonard Fournette
Best Drafted
1152 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 522 Rec Yds
A.J. Brown
Best Acquisition
48 Rec, 927 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Henry and Carson
Henry and Carson completed the season averaging 113.21 points per game, 4th-best in the league, placing them 2nd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Derrick Henry
MVP
1329 Rush Yds, 13 Rush TDs, 206 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Chris Carson
Best Drafted
1230 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 266 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Ind Defense
Best Acquisition
22.3 Avg Pts Allowed, 346.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 22 Turnovers

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Henry and Carson, MrFantasy™ averaged more points (130.36) than they usually score (121.95).
We heard scoring helps you win. MrFantasy™ are doing a better job of that, averaging 121.95 versus Henry and Carson's 113.21.
Even the computers think MrFantasy™ have better players. Their projected average points is higher (123.94) than Henry and Carson (110.36).
MrFantasy™ don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Henry and Carson (9 vs 6).
MrFantasy™ don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Henry and Carson (0 vs 1).
By position, MrFantasy™ have outscored Henry and Carson at RB and K this season.
MrFantasy™ don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, highest in the league.
Hey Henry and Carson, maybe you'll have better luck next year!