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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Michael’s Swell Team
11-4 125.04
123.36
 
VS
proj
chosen[st]
117.32 10-5
116.17

Despite top scorer Diggs, chosen[st] fall to Michael’s Swell Team, 125.04-117.32

chosen[st] had the No. 1 scorer in the matchup with WR Stefon Diggs accumulating 37 points, the third-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Michael’s Swell Team, who came out on top with a 125.04-117.32 victory. Michael’s Swell Team never trailed in this one after taking an 18.8-point lead on Saturday behind Mike Evans (35.1 points) and Ryan Succop (5). Stefon Diggs (9 Rec, 145 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) and Patrick Mahomes (278 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 21 Rush Yds) did everything they could for chosen[st] in the loss. This marks the first time this season Michael’s Swell Team have knocked off chosen[st], after falling 119.78-119.14 in their last matchup. Michael’s Swell Team finish the season with a record of 11-4, while chosen[st] end the campaign at 10-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Michael’s Swell Team   chosen[st]

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 16.6 points, Bernard scored 53.7% more than his 10.8-point projection as the Bengals beat the Texans 37-31. He racked up 131 yards from scrimmage to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Michael’s Swell Team this week.
Giovani Bernard

Top Player Comparison

Michael’s Swell Team
Points
% of total points 125.04
1
Mike Evans
WR
35.1
12.57
28.1%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
19.3
17.1
15.4%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
18.34
20.29
14.7%
4
Giovani Bernard
RB
16.6
10.8
13.3%
chosen[st]
Points
% of total points 117.32
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
37
15.05
31.5%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
20.22
27.21
17.2%
3
Darren Waller
TE
13.7
12.71
11.7%
4
Matt Gay
K
12
7.93
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Mike Evans had a 27-yard touchdown catch and a 22-yard touchdown catch for Michael’s Swell Team, contributing to a 40.10-21.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Michael’s Swell Team boasted a 91.20-41.52 lead. For Michael’s Swell Team, Calvin Ridley had a 54-yard catch. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for chosen[st] with a 25-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Matt Gay had a 51-yard field goal for chosen[st], who trailed 91.20-68.82 after the late round of games.
Sunday Night
Ryan Tannehill had a 45-yard touchdown run for Michael’s Swell Team, helping the team to a 109.54-68.82 lead.
Monday
Stefon Diggs had a 50-yard touchdown catch for chosen[st].

Points By Position

  Michael’s Swell Team   chosen[st]
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before turning our attention to next year.
Michael’s Swell Team
Michael’s Swell Team ended the season averaging 118.69 points per game, 2nd-best in the league, placing them 2nd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Dalvin Cook
MVP
1557 Rush Yds, 16 Rush TDs, 361 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Travis Kelce
Best Drafted
105 Rec, 1416 Rec Yds, 11 Rec TDs
Ryan Tannehill
Best Acquisition
3603 Pass Yds, 32 Pass TDs, 228 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
chosen[st]
chosen[st] completed the season with the league's best points average (120.16 ppg), placing them atop 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
Zack Moss
Best Acquisition
473 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs

StatSmack

Michael’s Swell Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than chosen[st] (2 vs 1).
By position, Michael’s Swell Team have outscored chosen[st] at RB and TE this season.
Michael’s Swell Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 21 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Michael’s Swell Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for chosen[st] (3).
Hey chosen[st], maybe you'll have better luck next year!