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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Mo Trouble
13-2 131.16
156.79
 
VS
proj
Phoenix’s Joker
128.86 10-5
168.07

Mo Trouble find way to top Phoenix’s Joker in 131.16-128.86 battle

Both teams failed to bring their A game, falling short of their projected point totals, but Mo Trouble did enough to beat Phoenix’s Joker. Predicted to lose 168.07-156.79, Mo Trouble narrowly earned a 131.16-128.86 win over Phoenix’s Joker. Phoenix’s Joker had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. Mo Trouble led 131.16-109.86 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 19 points from Stefon Diggs and Mike Boone on Monday night for Phoenix’s Joker. Mo Trouble were led by the Indianapolis Colts defense (30 points) and Jared Cook (23.4). This marks the second time this season Mo Trouble have taken down Phoenix’s Joker, after winning 136.06-123.02 in their last matchup. Mo Trouble finish the season with a record of 13-2, while Phoenix’s Joker end the campaign at 10-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Mo Trouble   Phoenix’s Joker

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Colts defense overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 30 points against their 8.66-point projection. In a 38-6 win over the Panthers, they allowed only 6 points, surrendered 286 yards, and intercepted 3 passes.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

Mo Trouble
Points
% of total points 131.16
1
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
30
8.66
22.9%
2
Jared Cook
TE
23.4
9.81
17.8%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
17.96
23.88
13.7%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
12.2
18.8
9.3%
Phoenix’s Joker
Points
% of total points 128.86
1
Julio Jones
WR
26.6
20.52
20.6%
2
Breshad Perriman
WR
17.2
13.35
13.3%
3
Mark Ingram II
RB
17.1
13.81
13.3%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
14.7
14.24
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jared Cook had a 61-yard touchdown catch for Mo Trouble, who trailed 98.06-84.56 after the early slate.
Sunday Night
Harrison Butker had a 56-yard field goal for Mo Trouble, contributing to a 131.16-109.86 lead for the team.
Monday
Stefon Diggs had a 21-yard touchdown catch for Phoenix’s Joker.

Points By Position

  Mo Trouble   Phoenix’s Joker
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were eagerly awaiting our draft grades, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Mo Trouble
Mo Trouble ended the season averaging 144.88 points per game, 2nd-most in the league, placing them in first place at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Matt Ryan
MVP
4153 Pass Yds, 25 Pass TDs, 147 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Austin Ekeler
Best Drafted
511 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 950 Rec Yds, 8 Rec TDs
Anthony Miller
Best Acquisition
51 Rec, 651 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Phoenix’s Joker
Phoenix’s Joker ended the season with the league's best points average (152.55 ppg), placing them 2nd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Deshaun Watson
MVP
3852 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs, 413 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
Le'Veon Bell
Best Drafted
748 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 425 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Ryan Tannehill
Best Acquisition
2544 Pass Yds, 20 Pass TDs, 165 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs

StatSmack

They're not even trying that hard. Mo Trouble have a winning record vs Phoenix’s Joker this season despite averaging fewer points against them (133.61) than their season average (144.88).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Mo Trouble (13-2) have a better record than Phoenix’s Joker (10-5).
You can't win if you don't play. Mo Trouble has left fewer points on the bench this season (600.52) than Phoenix’s Joker (669.22).
Mo Trouble don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Phoenix’s Joker (4 vs 3).
Mo Trouble laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Phoenix’s Joker (0).
Mo Trouble are clutch masters, with more close wins than Phoenix’s Joker (2 vs 1).
Phoenix’s Joker have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Mo Trouble (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Mo Trouble have outscored Phoenix’s Joker at WR and K this season.
The starters for Mo Trouble had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Phoenix’s Joker (1).
Hey Phoenix’s Joker, maybe you'll have better luck next year!