Week 16
STL BattleHawks
10-6 472.23
425.68
Hillbilly Mafia 1
384.08
10-6
393.43
STL BattleHawks earn win against Hillbilly Mafia 1, 472.23-384.08
STL BattleHawks rose to the occasion, earning a 472.23-384.08 win over Hillbilly Mafia 1, who fell short of projections. STL BattleHawks grabbed an early 7.85-point lead on Saturday behind Mike Evans (72.17 points) and Rob Gronkowski (27.67). Hillbilly Mafia 1 came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by David Johnson (53.12 points) and David Montgomery (52.9). Unphased, STL BattleHawks made a run later that night, as Davante Adams (74.67 points) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the first time this season STL BattleHawks have taken down Hillbilly Mafia 1, after falling 543.41-354.47 in their last matchup. STL BattleHawks end the season at 10-6, while Hillbilly Mafia 1 finish the campaign at 10-6.
Matchup Timeline
STL BattleHawks
Hillbilly Mafia 1
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
The Panthers defense (13 Pts Allowed, 386 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 28.9 points against the Football Team in Week 16. Their scoring output was 78.6% more than their 16.18-point projection and was much higher than their 11.14-point season scoring average.
The Carolina Panthers defense
Top Player Comparison
Matchup Highlights
Saturday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays Saturday, after which STL BattleHawks became the proud owner of a 114.01-106.16 lead. Mike Evans had a 27-yard touchdown catch and a 22-yard touchdown catch for STL BattleHawks, while Rob Gronkowski had a 33-yard touchdown catch and a 25-yard touchdown catch. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for Hillbilly Mafia 1 with a 45-yard pass.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was Hillbilly Mafia 1 who emerged with the lead, 290.92-182.41. For STL BattleHawks, Patrick Mahomes had a 25-yard touchdown pass. David Johnson made the highlight reel for Hillbilly Mafia 1 with a 48-yard run.
Sunday Late
Jalen Hurts had an 81-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for STL BattleHawks, while CeeDee Lamb had a 52-yard touchdown catch for the team, who trailed 335.91-333.92 after the late afternoon round of games.
Points By Position
STL BattleHawks
Hillbilly Mafia 1
Standings Update
Is it just us or did the end of the season come out of nowhere? Time flies when you're having fun. Before we turn our attention to next year, we'd like to review this season one final time.
STL BattleHawks
STL BattleHawks completed the season averaging 403.86 points per game, 6th-best in the league, placing them 7th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
4740 Pass Yds, 38 Pass TDs, 308 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
69 Rec, 892 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Jalen Hurts
Best Acquisition
989 Pass Yds, 6 Pass TDs, 323 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Hillbilly Mafia 1
Hillbilly Mafia 1 ended the season averaging 454.22 points per game, highest in the league, placing them 3rd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
3884 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs, 816 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs
3952 Pass Yds, 20 Pass TDs
David Montgomery
Best Acquisition
1001 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 375 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
StatSmack
STL BattleHawks have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Hillbilly Mafia 1 (1 vs 0).
By position, STL BattleHawks have outscored Hillbilly Mafia 1 at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for STL BattleHawks had more big plays in their NFL games this week (8) than the starters for Hillbilly Mafia 1 (2).
Hey Hillbilly Mafia 1, maybe you'll have better luck next year!