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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Reigning Chump
11-5 162.14
169.27
 
VS
proj
Rudy’s Got the Chark
136.6 7-9
120.61

Reigning Chump beat Rudy’s Got the Chark for third straight win in 162.14-136.60 rout

Reigning Chump extended their win streak to three games with a dominant victory over Rudy’s Got the Chark, cruising to a 162.14-136.60 win. Reigning Chump grabbed an early 1.6-point lead on Saturday behind Darren Waller (16.2 points). Rudy’s Got the Chark came back to take the lead during the early games on Sunday, powered by Sterling Shepard (22.7 points) and Philip Rivers (12.8). Not to be deterred, Reigning Chump made a run later that night, as Aaron Jones (12.8 points) and Derrick Henry (9.8) put them back ahead for good. This marks the third time this season Reigning Chump have beaten Rudy’s Got the Chark, after winning 137.3-134 in their last matchup. Reigning Chump finish the season with a record of 11-5, while Rudy’s Got the Chark end the campaign at 7-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Reigning Chump   Rudy’s Got the Chark

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 18.4 points, Diggs more-than-doubled that amount by scoring 41.5 points as the Bills beat the Patriots 38-9. He caught 9 passes for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Reigning Chump this week.
Stefon Diggs

Top Player Comparison

Reigning Chump
Points
% of total points 162.14
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
41.5
18.4
25.6%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
32.76
24.57
20.2%
3
Jalen Hurts
QB
20.58
23.26
12.7%
4
Darren Waller
TE
16.2
15.88
10%
Rudy’s Got the Chark
Points
% of total points 136.6
1
Josh Allen
QB
40.3
25.24
29.5%
2
Sterling Shepard
WR
22.7
10.79
16.6%
3
Christian Kirk
WR
14.6
9.23
10.7%
4
Philip Rivers
QB
12.8
20.26
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Rudy’s Got the Chark boasted a 73.40-58.76 lead. For Reigning Chump, Deshaun Watson had a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 22-yard touchdown pass. Philip Rivers made the highlight reel for Rudy’s Got the Chark with a 42-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, Rudy’s Got the Chark had a 96.30-88.04 lead. For Reigning Chump, Jalen Hurts had an 81-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass. Matt Gay made the highlight reel for Rudy’s Got the Chark with a 51-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 59-yard run for Reigning Chump, contributing to a 110.64-96.30 lead for the team.
Monday
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Monday night. For Reigning Chump, Stefon Diggs had a 50-yard touchdown catch. Josh Allen made the highlight reel for Rudy’s Got the Chark with a 50-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Reigning Chump   Rudy’s Got the Chark
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were all gathered together for the draft, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Reigning Chump
Reigning Chump completed the season with the league's best points average (160.64 ppg), placing them 2nd in 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
Derrick Henry
Best Drafted
1777 Rush Yds, 15 Rush TDs, 114 Rec Yds
Stefon Diggs
Best Acquisition
120 Rec, 1459 Rec Yds, 8 Rec TDs
Rudy’s Got the Chark
Rudy’s Got the Chark ended the season averaging 138.47 points per game, 8th-highest in the league, placing them 8th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Josh Allen
MVP
4320 Pass Yds, 34 Pass TDs, 418 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs
Chris Carson
Best Drafted
717 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 268 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Philip Rivers
Best Acquisition
4005 Pass Yds, 23 Pass TDs

StatSmack

Reigning Chump are undefeated against Rudy’s Got the Chark this season, with a record of 3-0.
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Rudy’s Got the Chark have lost their last three matchups, while Reigning Chump have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Reigning Chump are doing a better job of that, averaging 160.64 versus Rudy’s Got the Chark's 138.47.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Reigning Chump (11-5) have a better record than Rudy’s Got the Chark (7-9).
Even the machines think Reigning Chump have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (159.83) than Rudy’s Got the Chark (144.19).
Once Reigning Chump put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rudy’s Got the Chark (8 vs 4).
Reigning Chump are clutch masters, with more close wins than Rudy’s Got the Chark (2 vs 0).
By position, Reigning Chump have outscored Rudy’s Got the Chark at RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Reigning Chump don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Reigning Chump had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for Rudy’s Got the Chark (3).
Hey Rudy’s Got the Chark, maybe you'll have better luck next year!