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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
michael's Cool Team
10-6 127.04
118.2
 
VS
proj
J P's Wonderful Team
92.52 8-8
125.58

J P's Wonderful Team succumb to michael's Cool Team in 127.04-92.52 rout

There's no sugarcoating it, J P's Wonderful Team underperformed, at least compared to projections, as michael's Cool Team cruised to a 127.04-92.52 win. michael's Cool Team jumped out to a 50.1-point lead on Saturday behind impressive showings from Mike Evans (35.1 points) and Leonard Fournette (14.1) and never looked back. Lamar Jackson (21.32 points) and Miles Sanders (16.4) led the way for J P's Wonderful Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season michael's Cool Team have knocked off J P's Wonderful Team, after winning 110.98-109.04 in their last matchup. michael's Cool Team end the season with a record of 10-6, while J P's Wonderful Team finish the campaign at 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  michael's Cool Team   J P's Wonderful Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 20 points and 292 yards against the Seahawks, the Rams defense recorded 6 points this week. They scored right around their 5.74-point projection and overachieved for the fourth time this season.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

michael's Cool Team
Points
% of total points 127.04
1
Mike Evans
WR
35.1
12.58
27.6%
2
David Montgomery
RB
19.1
16.54
15%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
18.34
20.29
14.4%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
14.1
13.38
11.1%
J P's Wonderful Team
Points
% of total points 92.52
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
21.32
24.16
23%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
16.4
15.78
17.7%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
11.8
19.03
12.8%
4
Justin Jefferson
WR
11.5
12.88
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Mike Evans had a 27-yard touchdown catch and a 22-yard touchdown catch for michael's Cool Team, contributing to a 60.40-10.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday night, but it was michael's Cool Team who took the lead, 127.04-81.02. For michael's Cool Team, Ryan Tannehill had a 45-yard touchdown run. Aaron Jones made the highlight reel for J P's Wonderful Team with a 59-yard run.

Points By Position

  michael's Cool Team   J P's Wonderful Team
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?
michael's Cool Team
michael's Cool Team ended the season averaging 108.02 points per game, 3rd-most in the league, placing them 3rd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Derrick Henry
MVP
1777 Rush Yds, 15 Rush TDs, 114 Rec Yds
David Montgomery
Best Drafted
1001 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 375 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Ryan Tannehill
Best Acquisition
3603 Pass Yds, 32 Pass TDs, 228 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
J P's Wonderful Team
J P's Wonderful Team finished the regular season 4th in the standings after averaging 109.70 points per game, 2nd-highest in the league.
Important Players
Lamar Jackson
MVP
2644 Pass Yds, 23 Pass TDs, 908 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
Aaron Jones
Best Drafted
1062 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs, 312 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Justin Jefferson
Best Acquisition
79 Rec, 1267 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against J P's Wonderful Team, michael's Cool Team averaged more points (119.01) than they usually score (108.02).
michael's Cool Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than J P's Wonderful Team (6 vs 4).
michael's Cool Team are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (2) than J P's Wonderful Team (4).
michael's Cool Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than J P's Wonderful Team (2 vs 1).
michael's Cool Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than J P's Wonderful Team (4 vs 3).
By position, michael's Cool Team have outscored J P's Wonderful Team at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
michael's Cool Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 9 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for michael's Cool Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for J P's Wonderful Team (1).
Hey J P's Wonderful Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!