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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Crimson Dragons
7-9 143.5
139.23
 
VS
proj
Roastbeef Sandwiches
113.05 7-8
112.15

Despite top scorer Thomas, Roastbeef Sandwiches fall to Crimson Dragons in 143.50-113.05 rout

Michael Thomas accumulated 25.6 points for Roastbeef Sandwiches, the best total in the matchup and 10th-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Crimson Dragons, who rolled to a 143.50-113.05 victory. Roastbeef Sandwiches earned a 14.55-point lead on Saturday behind Todd Gurley II (20.55 points) and Aaron Donald (4.5), but Crimson Dragons held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the Denver Broncos defense (17 Pts Allowed, 191 Yds Allowed) and Devonta Freeman (53 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 74 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Michael Thomas (25.6 points) and Todd Gurley II (20.55) were the leaders for Roastbeef Sandwiches in the loss. This marks the second time this season Crimson Dragons have knocked off Roastbeef Sandwiches, after winning 137.15-72.5 in their last matchup. Crimson Dragons improve to 7-9 for the season, while Roastbeef Sandwiches fall to 7-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Crimson Dragons   Roastbeef Sandwiches

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 127 yards from scrimmage and scoring 2 touchdowns against the Jaguars, Freeman scored 32.45 points this week. His scoring output nearly doubled his 17-point projection and was much higher than his 12.55-point season scoring average. Freeman ranks #82 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Devonta Freeman

Top Player Comparison

Crimson Dragons
Points
% of total points 143.5
1
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
32.9
23.93
22.9%
2
Devonta Freeman
RB
32.45
17
22.6%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
17.4
12.59
12.1%
4
Davante Adams
WR
15.1
16.71
10.5%
Roastbeef Sandwiches
Points
% of total points 113.05
1
Michael Thomas
WR
25.6
19.04
22.6%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
20.55
16.71
18.2%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
19.9
14.45
17.6%
4
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
13
14.7
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Ryan Tannehill had a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 36-yard touchdown pass for Roastbeef Sandwiches, contributing to a 101.55-81.00 lead for the team.
Monday
Kirk Cousins had a 21-yard touchdown pass for Crimson Dragons on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Crimson Dragons   Roastbeef Sandwiches

Game Notes

Crimson Dragons had seven of their 11 starters exceed their projected point totals.
Roastbeef Sandwiches had only three of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
Crimson Dragons put up more points than their season scoring average (125.02) while Roastbeef Sandwiches fell short of theirs (118.32).
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
Not only did Crimson Dragons get the win, but they also covered the 27.08-point predicted margin of victory.
All seven of the wins for Crimson Dragons have been blowout wins.
In a losing effort, Michael Thomas (25.6 points) recorded the highest score for a wideout this week.

Coach Talk

Crimson Dragons
Listen, Crimson Dragons, we certainly appreciate the confidence. Playing a starter with negative points (Kirk Cousins) while still getting the win... that's borderline cocky. All we ask is to please keep those shenanigans to the regular season. Try it in the playoffs and we're toast.
Roastbeef Sandwiches
Whoa now, talk about under-utilized. The starting RBs for Roastbeef Sandwiches collectively logged just zero receptions on two measly targets this past week.