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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Jason's Team
7-8 38.07
34.73
 
VS
proj
Hancocks Beast
27.14 4-12
22.29

Hancocks Beast defy projections but fall to Jason's Team, 38.07-27.14

Hancocks Beast showed up and outperformed their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result. Predicted to win 34.73-22.29, Jason's Team secured a 38.07-27.14 victory over Hancocks Beast. Hancocks Beast grabbed a 5.73-point lead on Saturday behind stellar showings from Fred Warner, who made 11 tackles and intercepted a pass for 5.35 points, and Zach Cunningham, who made 6 tackles (1.9 points). But Jason's Team held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Chandler Jones, who made 6 tackles and recorded 4 sacks for 8.5 points, and Drew Brees, who passed for 279 yards and 3 touchdowns (3.6 points). This marks the third time this season Jason's Team have gotten the best of Hancocks Beast, after winning 37.5-27.71 in their last matchup. Jason's Team improve to 7-8 for the season, while Hancocks Beast fall to 4-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Jason's Team   Hancocks Beast

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones (6 Tackles, 4 Sacks) scored 8.5 points against the Seahawks in Week 16. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 3.24-point projection and was much higher than his 2.92-point season scoring average. Jones ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Rams next week.
Chandler Jones

Top Player Comparison

Jason's Team
Points
% of total points 38.07
1
Chandler Jones
LB
8.5
3.24
22.3%
2
Drew Brees
QB
3.6
3.31
9.5%
3
Sheldon Richardson
DT
3.25
1.11
8.5%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
3.15
2.25
8.3%
Hancocks Beast
Points
% of total points 27.14
1
Fred Warner
LB
5.35
2.34
19.7%
2
Devonta Freeman
RB
3.51
1.79
12.9%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
2.99
3.3
11%
4
Jared Cook
TE
2.63
0.97
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Emmanuel Sanders had a 46-yard catch for Jason's Team, who trailed 8.75-3.02 after Saturday's games.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Hancocks Beast had a 19.78-19.55 lead. For Jason's Team, Drew Brees had a 61-yard touchdown pass. Jared Cook made the highlight reel for Hancocks Beast with a 61-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Michael Gallup had a 41-yard catch for Jason's Team to contribute to a 35.47-24.83 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Jason's Team   Hancocks Beast

StatSmack

Jason's Team are undefeated versus Hancocks Beast this season, with a record of 3-0.
You shouldn't be surprised by this. In three games vs Hancocks Beast this season, Jason's Team have averaged more points (37.57) than they usually score this season (31.31).
We heard scoring helps you win. Hancocks Beast need some help then, averaging just 21.98 versus Jason's Team's 31.31.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Jason's Team (7-8) have a better record than Hancocks Beast (4-12).
Even the computers think Jason's Team have better players. They have a higher projected points average (35.98) than Hancocks Beast (20.53).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Jason's Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (91.89) than Hancocks Beast (130.26).
Once Jason's Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Hancocks Beast (3 vs 0).
By position, Jason's Team have outscored Hancocks Beast at WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Jason's Team has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Hancocks Beast this season (-6).
The starters for Jason's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Hancocks Beast (1).
Hey Hancocks Beast, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Jason's Team
Listen, Jason's Team, we do certainly respect the confidence. It takes a special sort of guts to deploy a starter with zero points (Shaq Thompson), while still earning the win. All we ask is to please limit those flashy shenanigans to the regular season. Try it when the postseason rolls around, and we'll be done.
Hancocks Beast
Your starting QB threw two interceptions and just a single touchdown? It might be good to go back and review the game tape: Was Matt Ryan actually that inaccurate from the pocket, or was the Jaguars secondary just that strong against the pass?