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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Untouchables
8-8 254.49
235.3
 
VS
proj
Hit Squad
211.02 8-8
224.7

Untouchables beat Hit Squad for third straight win, 254.49-211.02

Untouchables extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over Hit Squad, coming out on top with a 254.49-211.02 win. Hit Squad grabbed a 25.6-point lead on Saturday behind Cooper Kupp (12.1 points) and Raheem Mostert (11.3), but Untouchables held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Julio Jones, who caught 10 passes for 166 yards for 38.6 points, and Alvin Kamara, who racked up 110 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns (32 points). Lamar Jackson (41.82 points) and Diontae Johnson (26.1) carried the flag for Hit Squad in the loss. This marks the first time this season Untouchables have gotten the best of Hit Squad, after falling 268.68-214.97 in their last matchup. Untouchables improve to 8-8 for the season, while Hit Squad fall to 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Untouchables   Hit Squad

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cook caught 3 passes for 84 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Saints beat the Titans 38-28. In doing so, he put up 26.4 points to more-than-double his 9.75-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Untouchables this week. In Week 17, Cook and the Saints will face the Panthers.
Jared Cook

Top Player Comparison

Untouchables
Points
% of total points 254.49
1
Julio Jones
WR
38.6
20.66
15.2%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
32
18.41
12.6%
3
Jared Cook
TE
26.4
9.75
10.4%
4
Carson Wentz
QB
25.96
21.95
10.2%
Hit Squad
Points
% of total points 211.02
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
41.82
29.21
19.8%
2
Diontae Johnson
WR
26.1
9.01
12.4%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
17
15.85
8.1%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
14.4
11.97
6.8%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Cooper Kupp had a 22-yard touchdown catch for Hit Squad, helping the team to a 63.80-38.20 lead.
Sunday Early
There were multiple players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Untouchables became the proud owner of a 197.80-180.32 lead. Alvin Kamara had a 40-yard touchdown run for Untouchables, while Jared Cook had a 61-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson had a 39-yard touchdown pass for Hit Squad, while Diontae Johnson had a 29-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Untouchables   Hit Squad

Game Notes

Nine of the 17 starters on Untouchables exceeded their projected point totals.
Hit Squad had only eight of their 17 starters score higher than their projected points.
Untouchables won despite starting Darius Slayton, who scored zero points.
Untouchables put up more points than their season scoring average (231.74) while Hit Squad fell short of theirs (238.4).
Untouchables recorded more points than their projected total, while Hit Squad fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 43.47-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
This defeat snaps a three-game unbeaten streak for Hit Squad.
Not only did Untouchables earn the W, but they also easily covered the 10.6-point forecasted margin of victory.
A bright spot in the defeat, Lamar Jackson put up 41.82 points, the highest score for a quarterback this week.

Coach Talk

Untouchables
Well, we do appreciate the confidence this past week, Untouchables. It takes a special sort of guts to play a starter with zero points (Darius Slayton), while still getting the win! We just ask you to please limit those flashy shenanigans to the regular season. Do it when the playoffs roll around, and we're done.
Hit Squad
Tis the season, Hit Squad! We hope the GM of Untouchables will send a thank-you card for the generous 211.02-point gift this past week.