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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
M V P's Team
6-10 123.86
73.27
 
VS
proj
Matt's Bold Team
110.26 5-11
103.92

M V P's Team come back to hand Matt's Bold Team third consecutive loss, 123.86-110.26

M V P's Team came from behind to earn a 123.86-110.26 win to hand Matt's Bold Team their third straight loss. M V P's Team trailed 110.26-107.16 heading into Sunday night, but the squad made a run behind Damien Williams (65 Rush Yds, 27 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Alvin Kamara (80 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 30 Rec Yds) and Drew Brees (279 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) led the way for Matt's Bold Team in defeat. This marks the third time this season M V P's Team have knocked off Matt's Bold Team, after winning 85.72-68.52 in their last matchup. M V P's Team end the season with a record of 6-10, while Matt's Bold Team finish the campaign at 5-11.

Matchup Timeline

  M V P's Team   Matt's Bold Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Texans defense overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 22 points against their 6.14-point projection. In a 23-20 win over the Buccaneers, they allowed 20 points, surrendered 435 yards, and forced 5 turnovers.
The Houston Texans defense

Top Player Comparison

M V P's Team
Points
% of total points 123.86
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
41.9
17.96
33.8%
2
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
22
6.14
17.8%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
17.96
20.61
14.5%
4
Damien Williams
RB
16.7
7.66
13.5%
Matt's Bold Team
Points
% of total points 110.26
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
26
15.71
23.6%
2
Drew Brees
QB
22.86
20.36
20.7%
3
Dallas Goedert
TE
19.6
7.81
17.8%
4
Kai Forbath
K
11
8.28
10%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Greg Zuerlein had a 52-yard field goal for M V P's Team to contribute to a 47.30-5.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was M V P's Team who claimed the lead, 107.16-65.06. For M V P's Team, Saquon Barkley had a 67-yard touchdown run and a 33-yard touchdown catch. Alvin Kamara had a 40-yard touchdown run for Matt's Bold Team, while Drew Brees had a 61-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  M V P's Team   Matt's Bold Team
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.
M V P's Team
M V P's Team finished the season averaging 91.49 points per game, 3rd-worst in the league, placing them 8th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Matt Ryan
MVP
4153 Pass Yds, 25 Pass TDs, 147 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Dalvin Cook
Best Drafted
1135 Rush Yds, 13 Rush TDs, 519 Rec Yds
Best Acquisition
Matt's Bold Team
Matt's Bold Team completed the regular season 7th in the standings after averaging 101.47 points per game, 7th-highest in the league.
Important Players
Alvin Kamara
MVP
758 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 515 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Patrick Mahomes
Best Drafted
3857 Pass Yds, 25 Pass TDs, 197 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Kai Forbath
Best Acquisition
7-7 FG, 50 long, 6-7 XP

StatSmack

Matt's Bold Team can't seem to defeat M V P's Team this season, with a record of 0-3.
You shouldn't be surprised by this. In three games vs Matt's Bold Team this season, M V P's Team have averaged more points (108.96) than they usually score this season (91.49).
Matt's Bold Team are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
M V P's Team see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Matt's Bold Team (1).
M V P's Team don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Matt's Bold Team (0 vs 2).
M V P's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Matt's Bold Team (5 vs 4).
By position, M V P's Team have outscored Matt's Bold Team at RB this season.
The starters for M V P's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Matt's Bold Team (2).
Hey Matt's Bold Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!