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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Orange bloods
7-9 194.2
148.64
 
VS
proj
FDC Chiefs
181.1 6-9
109.73

Orange bloods come back to knock off FDC Chiefs, 194.2-181.1

Both teams stepped up and beat projections, but Orange bloods knocked off FDC Chiefs, coming from behind to earn a 194.2-181.1 win. Despite trailing 181.1-177.7 heading into Monday night, Orange bloods came back behind Jakobi Meyers (8.5 points) and Tyler Bass (8). Mike Evans (10 Rec, 181 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Derek Carr (336 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) carried the flag for FDC Chiefs in defeat. This marks the first time this season Orange bloods have taken down FDC Chiefs, after falling 171.6-144.1 in their last matchup. Orange bloods end the season with a record of 7-9, while FDC Chiefs finish the campaign at 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Orange bloods   FDC Chiefs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Panthers defense (13 Pts Allowed, 386 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 21 points against the Football Team in Week 16. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 6.02-point projection and was much higher than their 9.33-point season scoring average.
The Carolina Panthers defense

Top Player Comparison

Orange bloods
Points
% of total points 194.2
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
36
27.47
18.5%
2
Nelson Agholor
WR
26.5
12.92
13.6%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
24.6
13.6
12.7%
4
The Carolina Panthers defense
DEF
21
6.02
10.8%
FDC Chiefs
Points
% of total points 181.1
1
Mike Evans
WR
40.1
15.12
22.1%
2
Derek Carr
QB
28.6
0
15.8%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
27.1
14.67
15%
4
Curtis Samuel
WR
20.8
11.35
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with big-time moments for both teams Saturday, after which FDC Chiefs emerged with a 102.0-26.5 lead. For Orange bloods, Nelson Agholor had an 85-yard touchdown catch. Mike Evans had a 27-yard touchdown catch and a 22-yard touchdown catch for FDC Chiefs, while Derek Carr had an 85-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was FDC Chiefs who took the lead, 139.5-112.0. Deshaun Watson had a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 22-yard touchdown pass for Orange bloods, while JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Brandin Cooks made the highlight reel for FDC Chiefs with a 25-yard touchdown catch and a 50-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Curtis Samuel had a 45-yard run and a 44-yard catch for FDC Chiefs, contributing to a 181.1-165.7 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Orange bloods   FDC Chiefs
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?
Orange bloods
Orange bloods completed the season with the league's 6th-highest points average (134.3 ppg), placing them 11th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Deshaun Watson
MVP
4458 Pass Yds, 30 Pass TDs, 432 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Robby Anderson
Best Drafted
92 Rec, 1056 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Nick Chubb
Best Acquisition
959 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 150 Rec Yds
FDC Chiefs
FDC Chiefs finished the season with the league's 2nd-most points average (144.7 ppg), placing them 8th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
James Robinson
MVP
1118 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 366 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Mike Evans
Best Drafted
67 Rec, 960 Rec Yds, 13 Rec TDs
Derek Carr
Best Acquisition
3732 Pass Yds, 25 Pass TDs, 139 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs

StatSmack

Orange bloods are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than FDC Chiefs (1 vs 2).
By position, Orange bloods have outscored FDC Chiefs at QB and RB this season.
Hey FDC Chiefs, maybe you'll have better luck next year!