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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
ND IRISH
14-2 201.46
174.18
 
VS
proj
Devang's Dandy Team
201.4 8-8
157.41

ND IRISH defeat Devang's Dandy Team for sixth straight win in 201.46-201.40 battle

ND IRISH extended their win streak to six games with a tight win over Devang's Dandy Team, eking out a 201.46-201.40 victory. Devang's Dandy Team had a chance to come from behind on Sunday night, but it wasn't to be. ND IRISH led 201.46-193.40 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 8 points from J.D. McKissic on Sunday night for Devang's Dandy Team. Tom Brady (39.26 points) and A.J. Brown (31.1) won the week for ND IRISH in the victory. This marks the second time this season ND IRISH have gotten the best of Devang's Dandy Team, after winning 163.98-128.46 in their last matchup. ND IRISH end the season with a record of 14-2, while Devang's Dandy Team finish the campaign at 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  ND IRISH   Devang's Dandy Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 399 yards and 4 touchdowns against the Falcons, Brady recorded 39.26 points this week. His scoring output was 52.3% more than his 25.77-point projection and was much higher than his 23.51-point season scoring average.
Tom Brady

Top Player Comparison

ND IRISH
Points
% of total points 201.46
1
Tom Brady
QB
39.26
25.77
19.5%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
31.1
17.26
15.4%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
30.3
14.6
15%
4
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
29.3
23.7
14.5%
Devang's Dandy Team
Points
% of total points 201.4
1
Antonio Brown
WR
36.8
12.36
18.3%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
26.7
21.43
13.3%
3
Darren Waller
TE
26.7
16.59
13.3%
4
Russell Gage
WR
25.2
11.57
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Devang's Dandy Team emerged with a 117.70-69.56 lead. Tom Brady hit Chris Godwin for a 29-yard touchdown pass for ND IRISH. Brady also lit up the scoreboard with a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass, while Godwin added a 47-yard catch. Antonio Brown made the highlight reel for Devang's Dandy Team with a 30-yard touchdown catch and a 25-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was ND IRISH who owned the lead, 201.46-193.40. A.J. Brown had a 52-yard catch for ND IRISH, while George Kittle had a 41-yard catch. Darren Waller made the highlight reel for Devang's Dandy Team with a 28-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  ND IRISH   Devang's Dandy Team
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 look ahead to next year, we'd like to review this season one last time.
ND IRISH
ND IRISH completed the season with the league's highest points average (173.24 ppg), placing them on top of 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
DeAndre Hopkins
Best Drafted
115 Rec, 1407 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Ind Defense
Best Acquisition
22.6 Avg Pts Allowed, 332.1 Avg Yds Allowed, 25 Turnovers
Devang's Dandy Team
Devang's Dandy Team finished the season averaging 144.24 points per game, 4th-best in the league, placing them 2nd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Bal Defense
MVP
18.9 Avg Pts Allowed, 329.8 Avg Yds Allowed, 22 Turnovers
Matt Ryan
Best Drafted
4581 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs
Jeff Wilson Jr.
Best Acquisition
600 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 133 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Devang's Dandy Team, ND IRISH averaged more points (182.72) than they usually score (173.24).
ND IRISH are on a roll, with victories in six straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Devang's Dandy Team need some help then, averaging just 144.24 versus ND IRISH's 173.24.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. ND IRISH (14-2) have a better record than Devang's Dandy Team (8-8).
Even the computers think ND IRISH have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (175.14) than Devang's Dandy Team (150.22).
Once ND IRISH put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Devang's Dandy Team (7 vs 0).
ND IRISH are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Devang's Dandy Team (0 vs 1).
By position, ND IRISH have outscored Devang's Dandy Team at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
ND IRISH don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 23 points, highest in the league.
The starters for ND IRISH had more big plays in their NFL games this week (10) than the starters for Devang's Dandy Team (3).
Hey Devang's Dandy Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!