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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
Give Em HELLes
12-4 143.95
145.95
 
VS
proj
Prospects
96.95 10-7
137.49

Prospects come up short of projections, succumb to Give Em HELLes in 143.95-96.95 rout

There's no sugarcoating it, Prospects didn't do their job, at least compared to projections, as Give Em HELLes rolled to a 143.95-96.95 victory. Prospects earned a 29.25-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar efforts from Drew Brees (33.55 points) and Jamison Crowder (13.6). But it was all Give Em HELLes after that. They were led by the New York Jets defense (44 points) and Russell Wilson (26.55). This marks the second time this season Give Em HELLes have beaten Prospects, after falling 143.05-123 in their last matchup. Give Em HELLes finish the season at 12-4, while Prospects end the campaign at 10-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Give Em HELLes   Prospects

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 6 points, surrendering 309 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Bills, the Jets defense registered 44 points this week. Their scoring output was 67.7% more than their 26.23-point projection and was higher than their 29.43-point season scoring average.
The New York Jets defense

Top Player Comparison

Give Em HELLes
Points
% of total points 143.95
1
The New York Jets defense
DEF
44
26.23
30.6%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
26.55
25.81
18.4%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
24.4
17.92
17%
4
Kenyan Drake
RB
16.3
11.14
11.3%
Prospects
Points
% of total points 96.95
1
Drew Brees
QB
33.55
28.94
34.6%
2
Jamison Crowder
WR
13.6
6.63
14%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
12
29.01
12.4%
4
Mason Crosby
K
12
9.02
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Drew Brees had a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for Prospects to contribute to an 84.95-55.70 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Ezekiel Elliott had a 33-yard touchdown run for Give Em HELLes to contribute to a 112.40-96.95 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Give Em HELLes   Prospects
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before pivoting to next year.
Give Em HELLes
Give Em HELLes ended the regular season in first place after averaging 152.14 points per game, 2nd-highest in the league.
Important Players
Russell Wilson
MVP
4110 Pass Yds, 31 Pass TDs, 342 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Ezekiel Elliott
Best Drafted
1357 Rush Yds, 12 Rush TDs, 420 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
NYJ Defense
Best Acquisition
22.4 Avg Pts Allowed, 323.1 Avg Yds Allowed, 21 Turnovers
Prospects
Prospects completed the regular season 3rd in the standings after averaging 145.14 points per game, 3rd-best in the league.
Important Players
NE Defense
MVP
14.1 Avg Pts Allowed, 275.9 Avg Yds Allowed, 36 Turnovers
Drew Brees
Best Drafted
2979 Pass Yds, 27 Pass TDs
Derek Carr
Best Acquisition
4054 Pass Yds, 21 Pass TDs

StatSmack

Give Em HELLes are over .500 versus Prospects this season, with a record of 2-1.
They're not even trying that hard. Give Em HELLes have a winning record vs Prospects this season despite averaging fewer points against them (130.23) than their overall average (152.14).
Give Em HELLes don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Prospects (8 vs 7).
Give Em HELLes see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Prospects (0).
Give Em HELLes are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Prospects (0 vs 3).
By position, Give Em HELLes have outscored Prospects at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
Give Em HELLes don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 23 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Prospects, maybe you'll have better luck next year!