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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Runs Like a Gurley
7-8 134.34
142.18
 
VS
proj
American Hustle
54.22 6-9
108.84

American Hustle fall short of expectations, succumb to Runs Like a Gurley, 134.34-54.22

American Hustle were unable to bring their A game, as Runs Like a Gurley earned a 134.34-54.22 win. Runs Like a Gurley jumped out to a 47-point lead on Saturday behind a combined 31 points from Todd Gurley II (48 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Julian Edelman (5 Rec, 72 Rec Yds) and never looked back. Ezekiel Elliott (47 Rush Yds, 37 Rec Yds) and Tyreek Hill (5 Rec, 72 Rec Yds) did everything they could for American Hustle in the loss. This marks the second time this season Runs Like a Gurley have gotten the best of American Hustle, after falling 160.8-104.94 in their last matchup. Runs Like a Gurley end the season at 7-8, while American Hustle finish the campaign at 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Runs Like a Gurley   American Hustle

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Panthers in Week 16, the Colts defense scored 35 points to nearly triple their 11.87-point projection. They allowed only 6 points, surrendered 286 yards, and intercepted 3 passes to beat their projection by the fifth-highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

Runs Like a Gurley
Points
% of total points 134.34
1
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
35
11.87
26.1%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
16.8
14.2
12.5%
3
Larry Fitzgerald
WR
14.8
10.68
11%
4
Jarvis Landry
WR
14.4
14.09
10.7%
American Hustle
Points
% of total points 54.22
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
15.4
20.15
28.4%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
12.2
20.5
22.5%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
11.3
23.57
20.8%
4
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
6
6.04
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Emmanuel Sanders had a 46-yard catch for Runs Like a Gurley to contribute to a 47.00-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the results were tallied, Runs Like a Gurley boasted a 125.00-39.42 lead. For Runs Like a Gurley, Larry Fitzgerald had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Dak Prescott made the highlight reel for American Hustle with a 41-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Runs Like a Gurley   American Hustle
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before turning our attention to next year.
Runs Like a Gurley
Runs Like a Gurley completed the regular season 8th in the standings after averaging 137.93 points per game, 7th-highest in the league.
Important Players
Aaron Rodgers
MVP
3679 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs, 182 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Julian Edelman
Best Drafted
97 Rec, 1091 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Ind Defense
Best Acquisition
22.3 Avg Pts Allowed, 346.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 22 Turnovers
American Hustle
American Hustle completed the regular season 7th in the standings after averaging 139.41 points per game, 6th-most in the league.
Important Players
Dak Prescott
MVP
4599 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs, 242 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Ezekiel Elliott
Best Drafted
1235 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 418 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
DJ Moore
Best Acquisition
87 Rec, 1175 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs

Game Notes

Runs Like a Gurley emerged victorious even though only four of their 10 starters exceeded their projected point totals.
American Hustle had only zero of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
Was American Hustle even trying this week? They started three players who scored zero points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
Not only did Runs Like a Gurley win, but they also easily covered the 33.34-point projected margin of victory.