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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Hail Murray
12-3 155.99
153.67
 
VS
proj
Sleepy Joe's RLAA
155.04 9-6
149.04

Hail Murray come back to defeat Sleepy Joe's RLAA in 155.99-155.04 battle

Hail Murray earned a come-from-behind victory over Sleepy Joe's RLAA, coming back for a 155.99-155.04 win. Hail Murray trailed 155.04-117.79 heading into Monday night, but the unit made a comeback behind Tyler Bass (7.2 points). Jeff Wilson Jr. (27.4 points) and Aaron Rodgers (26.14) were the leaders for Sleepy Joe's RLAA in defeat. This marks the second time this season Hail Murray have knocked off Sleepy Joe's RLAA, after winning 151.17-143.72 in their last matchup. Hail Murray finish the season with a record of 12-3, while Sleepy Joe's RLAA end the campaign at 9-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Hail Murray   Sleepy Joe's RLAA

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Bernard (65 Rush Yds, 66 Rec Yds) scored 20.1 points against the Texans in Week 16. His scoring output was 66.8% more than his 12.05-point projection and was much higher than his 9.35-point season scoring average.
Giovani Bernard

Top Player Comparison

Hail Murray
Points
% of total points 155.99
1
Mike Evans
WR
40.1
15.12
25.7%
2
Giovani Bernard
RB
20.1
12.05
12.9%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
16.5
20.29
10.6%
4
Kyler Murray
QB
16.38
24.69
10.5%
Sleepy Joe's RLAA
Points
% of total points 155.04
1
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB
27.4
12.53
17.7%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
26.14
24.22
16.9%
3
Allen Robinson II
WR
20.3
16.78
13.1%
4
David Montgomery
RB
20.1
18.47
13%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had players with big-time moments Saturday, after which Sleepy Joe's RLAA became the proud owner of a 63.90-56.48 lead. Mike Evans had a 27-yard touchdown catch and a 22-yard touchdown catch for Hail Murray, while Kyler Murray had a 45-yard pass. Jeff Wilson Jr. made the highlight reel for Sleepy Joe's RLAA with a 21-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 21-yard touchdown pass for Sleepy Joe's RLAA to contribute to a 155.04-117.79 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Hail Murray   Sleepy Joe's RLAA
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?
Hail Murray
Hail Murray ended the regular season in first place after averaging 142.84 points per game, 2nd-best in the league.
Important Players
Kyler Murray
MVP
3884 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs, 816 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs
Derrick Henry
Best Drafted
1777 Rush Yds, 15 Rush TDs, 114 Rec Yds
Dalvin Cook
Best Acquisition
1557 Rush Yds, 16 Rush TDs, 361 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Sleepy Joe's RLAA
Sleepy Joe's RLAA ended the regular season 2nd in the standings after averaging 146.89 points per game, highest in the league.
Important Players
Darren Waller
MVP
98 Rec, 1079 Rec Yds, 8 Rec TDs
DJ Moore
Best Drafted
61 Rec, 1092 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Aaron Rodgers
Best Acquisition
4059 Pass Yds, 44 Pass TDs, 145 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Sleepy Joe's RLAA, Hail Murray averaged more points (153.58) than they usually score (142.84).
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Hail Murray (12-3) have a better record than Sleepy Joe's RLAA (9-6).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Hail Murray has left fewer points on the bench this season (502.08) than Sleepy Joe's RLAA (696.89).
Hail Murray don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Sleepy Joe's RLAA (7 vs 5).
Hail Murray play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Sleepy Joe's RLAA (1).
Hail Murray are clutch masters, with more close wins than Sleepy Joe's RLAA (2 vs 0).
By position, Hail Murray have outscored Sleepy Joe's RLAA at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
Hail Murray don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Hail Murray had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Sleepy Joe's RLAA (2).
Hey Sleepy Joe's RLAA, maybe you'll have better luck next year!