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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Space Force
12-4 494.9
470.33
 
VS
proj
Strikers
326.41 10-6
399.32

Strikers come up short of expectations, succumb to Space Force in 494.90-326.41 rout

There's no easy way to put it, Strikers dropped the ball, at least compared to projections, as Space Force cruised to a 494.90-326.41 win. Space Force never trailed in this one after earning a 79.78-point lead on Saturday behind Myles Gaskin (68.28 points) and Darren Waller (37.4). Jalen Hurts (61.43 points) and Jared Goff (48.48) did everything they could for Strikers in the loss. This marks the first time this season Space Force have gotten the best of Strikers, after falling 437.13-433.83 in their last matchup. Space Force finish the season at 12-4, while Strikers end the campaign at 10-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Space Force   Strikers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gaskin (87 Rush Yds, 82 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 68.28 points in a 26-25 win over the Raiders in Week 16. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 28.58-point projection and was much higher than his 24.77-point season scoring average.
Myles Gaskin

Top Player Comparison

Space Force
Points
% of total points 494.9
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
74
41.1
15%
2
Myles Gaskin
RB
68.28
28.58
13.8%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
56.16
74.99
11.3%
4
Curtis Samuel
WR
49.7
24.29
10%
Strikers
Points
% of total points 326.41
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
61.43
58.8
18.8%
2
Jared Goff
QB
48.48
23.76
14.9%
3
Leonard Fournette
RB
34.65
38.41
10.6%
4
Zach Pascal
WR
27.8
21.48
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Myles Gaskin had a 59-yard touchdown catch for Space Force, contributing to a 138.38-58.60 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Space Force boasted a 303.89-119.20 lead. Patrick Mahomes had a 25-yard touchdown pass for Space Force, while Diontae Johnson had a 39-yard touchdown catch. Zach Pascal made the highlight reel for Strikers with a 42-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Space Force emerged with a 420.90-304.41 lead. Teddy Bridgewater teamed up with Curtis Samuel for a 44-yard pass for Space Force. Samuel also lit up the scoreboard with a 45-yard run. Jalen Hurts made the highlight reel for Strikers with an 81-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass.
Monday
Stefon Diggs had a 50-yard touchdown catch for Space Force during Monday Night Football, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Space Force   Strikers
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were drafting these teams, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Space Force
Space Force ended the season with the league's best points average (460.30 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
Stefon Diggs
Best Drafted
120 Rec, 1459 Rec Yds, 8 Rec TDs
Curtis Samuel
Best Acquisition
197 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 733 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Strikers
Strikers ended the season with the league's 7th-highest points average (392.58 ppg), placing them 5th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Jared Goff
MVP
3952 Pass Yds, 20 Pass TDs
Jarvis Landry
Best Drafted
67 Rec, 789 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Jalen Hurts
Best Acquisition
989 Pass Yds, 6 Pass TDs, 323 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Strikers need some help then, averaging just 392.58 versus Space Force's 460.3.
Even the computers think Space Force have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (469.77) than Strikers (424.89).
You can't win if you don't play. Space Force has left fewer points on the bench this season (1,722.83) than Strikers (2,167.08).
Space Force don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Strikers (3 vs 2).
Space Force should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Strikers (7 vs 5).
Space Force have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Strikers (143 vs 118).
By position, Space Force have outscored Strikers at QB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Space Force don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 73 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Space Force had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for Strikers (3).
Hey Strikers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!