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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Amare’s Team
9-7 150.59
121.26
 
VS
proj
Nevaeh Bulldogs
104.68 9-7
121.28

Amare’s Team knock off Nevaeh Bulldogs in 150.59-104.68 rout

Amare’s Team stepped up and exceeded expectations, cruising to a 150.59-104.68 win over Nevaeh Bulldogs, who fell short of projections. Nevaeh Bulldogs earned a 3.9-point lead on Saturday behind George Kittle (13.9 points), but Amare’s Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Saquon Barkley (39.9 points) and Drew Brees (28.86). Michael Thomas (19.6 points) and Chandler Jones (18) were the top scorers for Nevaeh Bulldogs in the loss. This marks the second time this season Amare’s Team have gotten the best of Nevaeh Bulldogs, after winning 149.15-91.6 in their last matchup. Amare’s Team finish the season with a record of 9-7, while Nevaeh Bulldogs end the campaign at 9-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Amare’s Team   Nevaeh Bulldogs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Barkley overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 39.9 points against his 15.57-point projection. In a 41-35 win over the Redskins, he racked up 279 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns.
Saquon Barkley

Top Player Comparison

Amare’s Team
Points
% of total points 150.59
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
39.9
15.57
26.5%
2
Drew Brees
QB
28.86
24.52
19.2%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
27
11.68
17.9%
4
Sterling Shepard
WR
13.6
8.35
9%
Nevaeh Bulldogs
Points
% of total points 104.68
1
Michael Thomas
WR
19.6
13.89
18.7%
2
Chandler Jones
LB
18
9.2
17.2%
3
George Kittle
TE
13.9
10.08
13.3%
4
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
11.6
15.8
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Saquon Barkley had a 67-yard touchdown run and a 33-yard touchdown catch for Amare’s Team, while Drew Brees had a 61-yard touchdown pass, helping Amare’s Team to a 101.36-42.80 lead.
Sunday Late
Jason Myers had a 51-yard field goal for Nevaeh Bulldogs, who trailed 123.59-89.30 after the late slate.
Monday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Monday night. For Amare’s Team, Aaron Jones had a 56-yard touchdown run. Kirk Cousins made the highlight reel for Nevaeh Bulldogs with a 21-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Amare’s Team   Nevaeh Bulldogs
Standings Update
Is it just us or did the end of the season come out of nowhere? Time flies when you're having fun. Before we pivot to next year, we'd like to reflect back on this season one final time.
Amare’s Team
Amare’s Team ended the regular season 7th in the standings after averaging 117.92 points per game, 2nd-most in the league.
Important Players
Drew Brees
MVP
2726 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs
Aaron Jones
Best Drafted
984 Rush Yds, 16 Rush TDs, 431 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Josh Allen
Best Acquisition
3084 Pass Yds, 20 Pass TDs, 510 Rush Yds, 9 Rush TDs
Nevaeh Bulldogs
Nevaeh Bulldogs ended the season averaging 117.19 points per game, 3rd-most in the league, placing them 5th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Kirk Cousins
MVP
3603 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs
Michael Thomas
Best Drafted
145 Rec, 1688 Rec Yds, 9 Rec TDs
NYJ Defense
Best Acquisition
23.5 Avg Pts Allowed, 324.1 Avg Yds Allowed, 18 Turnovers

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against Nevaeh Bulldogs, Amare’s Team averaged more points (149.87) than they usually score (117.92).
You can't win if you don't play. Nevaeh Bulldogs has left more points on the bench this season (614.23) than Amare’s Team (536).
Once Amare’s Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Nevaeh Bulldogs (8 vs 4).
Amare’s Team are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Nevaeh Bulldogs (1 vs 2).
Nevaeh Bulldogs have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Amare’s Team (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Amare’s Team have outscored Nevaeh Bulldogs at QB, WR, K, and IDP this season.
Amare’s Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 10 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Amare’s Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Nevaeh Bulldogs (2).
Hey Nevaeh Bulldogs, maybe you'll have better luck next year!