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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Double-D
11-5 132.26
120.87
 
VS
proj
Big Dawgs
90.42 9-7
109.11

Big Dawgs fall to Double-D in 132.26-90.42 rout

Big Dawgs were unable to rise to the occasion, coming up short of projections, as Double-D cruised to a 132.26-90.42 win. Big Dawgs earned a 14.7-point lead on Saturday behind Daniel Carlson (13 points) and T.J. Hockenson (4.3), but Double-D held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Stefon Diggs (37 points) and Deshaun Watson (26.76). Patrick Mahomes (20.22 points) and J.D. McKissic (19.2) were the leaders for Big Dawgs in the loss. This marks the second time this season Double-D have beaten Big Dawgs, after winning 166.36-92.44 in their last matchup. Double-D finish the season at 11-5, while Big Dawgs end the campaign at 9-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Double-D   Big Dawgs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Patriots in Week 16, Diggs caught 9 passes for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 37 points to more-than-double his 15.05-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Double-D this week.
Stefon Diggs

Top Player Comparison

Double-D
Points
% of total points 132.26
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
37
15.05
28%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
26.76
21.51
20.2%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
15.5
18.37
11.7%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
14.1
10.92
10.7%
Big Dawgs
Points
% of total points 90.42
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
20.22
27.21
22.4%
2
J.D. McKissic
RB
19.2
9.15
21.2%
3
Robby Anderson
WR
13.4
11.2
14.8%
4
Daniel Carlson
K
13
8.43
14.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Big Dawgs who emerged with the lead, 48.42-45.96. For Double-D, Deshaun Watson had a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 22-yard touchdown pass. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Big Dawgs with a 25-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Amari Cooper had a 69-yard catch for Double-D, who trailed 90.42-67.96 after the late action.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 59-yard run for Double-D, who trailed 90.42-79.76 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Stefon Diggs had a 50-yard touchdown catch for Double-D during Monday Night Football, helping to pad the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Double-D   Big Dawgs
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.
Double-D
Double-D ended the season with the league's 2nd-most points average (119.68 ppg), placing them atop the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Deshaun Watson
MVP
4458 Pass Yds, 30 Pass TDs, 432 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Dalvin Cook
Best Drafted
1557 Rush Yds, 16 Rush TDs, 361 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Nyheim Hines
Best Acquisition
363 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 432 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Big Dawgs
Big Dawgs completed the season with the league's 6th-most points average (106.17 ppg), placing them 3rd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
4740 Pass Yds, 38 Pass TDs, 308 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Chris Carson
Best Drafted
717 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 268 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
J.D. McKissic
Best Acquisition
365 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 559 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Big Dawgs, Double-D averaged more points (149.31) than they usually score (119.68).
We heard scoring helps you win. Big Dawgs need some help then, averaging just 106.17 versus Double-D's 119.68.
Even the computers think Double-D have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (121.44) than Big Dawgs (113.65).
Once Double-D put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Big Dawgs (6 vs 4).
Double-D should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Big Dawgs (8 vs 6).
By position, Double-D have outscored Big Dawgs at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Double-D don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Double-D had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Big Dawgs (1).
Hey Big Dawgs, maybe you'll have better luck next year!