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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Alcatraz Jackals
8-7 134
130.74
 
VS
proj
Shelpas UTD
126 6-9
132.65

Unable to overcome starter's goose egg, Shelpas UTD fall to Alcatraz Jackals, 134-126

Impeded by a goose egg from Chase Edmonds, Shelpas UTD were unable to overcome Alcatraz Jackals, which staged a comeback to earn a 134-126 victory. Trailing 109-93 heading into Monday night, Alcatraz Jackals charged back behind Stefon Diggs, who caught 9 passes for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns for 32 points. Lamar Jackson (25 points) and Giovani Bernard (12) were the top scorers for Shelpas UTD in defeat. This marks the second time this season Alcatraz Jackals have taken down Shelpas UTD, after winning 156.5-142 in their last matchup. Alcatraz Jackals end the season at 8-7, while Shelpas UTD finish the campaign at 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Alcatraz Jackals   Shelpas UTD

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Diggs overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 32 points against his 10.75-point projection. During a 38-9 win over the Patriots, he caught 9 passes for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Stefon Diggs

Top Player Comparison

Alcatraz Jackals
Points
% of total points 134
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
32
10.75
23.9%
2
Drew Lock
QB
13
19.48
9.7%
3
Devin White
LB
13
8.74
9.7%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
10
15.72
7.5%
Shelpas UTD
Points
% of total points 126
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
25
26.16
19.8%
2
Giovani Bernard
RB
12
9.04
9.5%
3
Jerome Baker
LB
11.5
7.87
9.1%
4
Cole Holcomb
LB
11.5
7.02
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Harrison Butker had a 53-yard field goal for Alcatraz Jackals, who trailed 68-47 after the early slate.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 59-yard run for Alcatraz Jackals, who trailed 109-93 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Stefon Diggs had a 50-yard touchdown catch for Alcatraz Jackals during Monday Night Football, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Alcatraz Jackals   Shelpas UTD
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were eagerly awaiting our draft grades, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Alcatraz Jackals
Alcatraz Jackals ended the season with the league's 3rd-best points average (136 ppg), placing them 7th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Tyreek Hill
MVP
123 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 1276 Rec Yds, 15 Rec TDs
Aaron Jones
Best Drafted
1062 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs, 312 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Wayne Gallman Jr.
Best Acquisition
617 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 114 Rec Yds
Shelpas UTD
Shelpas UTD completed the season with the league's 6th-most points average (129 ppg), placing them 8th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Lamar Jackson
MVP
2644 Pass Yds, 23 Pass TDs, 908 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
James Robinson
Best Drafted
1118 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 366 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Tua Tagovailoa
Best Acquisition
1453 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Shelpas UTD, Alcatraz Jackals averaged more points (145.25) than they usually score (136.37).
We heard scoring helps you win. Alcatraz Jackals are doing a better job of that, averaging 136.37 versus Shelpas UTD's 128.8.
Alcatraz Jackals don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Shelpas UTD (4 vs 2).
Alcatraz Jackals play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Shelpas UTD (2).
Alcatraz Jackals are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Shelpas UTD (0 vs 2).
Alcatraz Jackals should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Shelpas UTD (7 vs 5).
By position, Alcatraz Jackals have outscored Shelpas UTD at RB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Alcatraz Jackals has a higher average scoring margin (1) than Shelpas UTD this season (0).
The starters for Alcatraz Jackals had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Shelpas UTD (0).
Hey Shelpas UTD, maybe you'll have better luck next year!