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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
Untouchables
11-6 173.56
126.54
 
VS
proj
Cheese 'n' Quackers
129.74 12-5
111.46

Untouchables brush off predictions, earn win over Cheese 'n' Quackers in 173.56-129.74 rout

Both teams rose to the occasion and beat projections, but it was Untouchables who emerged victorious, rolling to a 173.56-129.74 victory over Cheese 'n' Quackers. Cheese 'n' Quackers jumped out to a 56.12-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 47.02 points from Lamar Jackson (113 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 97 Rush Yds) and Nick Chubb (108 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). But it was all Untouchables after that. They were led by Derrick Henry (250 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Aaron Rodgers (240 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs). This marks the second time this season Untouchables have gotten the best of Cheese 'n' Quackers, after falling 128.92-118.6 in their last matchup. Untouchables end the season with a record of 11-6, while Cheese 'n' Quackers finish the campaign at 12-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Untouchables   Cheese 'n' Quackers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Henry (250 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) scored 35 points against the Texans in Week 17. His scoring output was 78.7% more than his 19.59-point projection and was much higher than his 18.48-point season scoring average.
Derrick Henry

Top Player Comparison

Untouchables
Points
% of total points 173.56
1
Derrick Henry
RB
35
19.59
20.2%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
34
29.06
19.6%
3
David Montgomery
RB
19.2
14.28
11.1%
4
David Johnson
RB
18
13.2
10.4%
Cheese 'n' Quackers
Points
% of total points 129.74
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
30.22
28.79
23.3%
2
Brandin Cooks
WR
28.6
10.62
22%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
21.1
11.83
16.3%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
16.8
14.36
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, after which Cheese 'n' Quackers emerged with a 72.12-16.00 lead. For Untouchables, Greg Zuerlein had a 57-yard field goal. Lamar Jackson had a 43-yard touchdown pass for Cheese 'n' Quackers, while Nick Chubb had a 47-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Both teams had multiple players with highlight-reel plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Untouchables who claimed the lead, 173.56-128.14. Derrick Henry had a 52-yard touchdown run and a 45-yard run for Untouchables, while Aaron Rodgers had a 72-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Brandin Cooks had a 38-yard touchdown catch and a 20-yard touchdown catch for Cheese 'n' Quackers, while A.J. Brown had a 52-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Untouchables   Cheese 'n' Quackers
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?
Untouchables
Untouchables ended the regular season 3rd in the standings after averaging 116.90 points per game, best in the league.
Important Players
Derrick Henry
MVP
2027 Rush Yds, 17 Rush TDs, 114 Rec Yds
Aaron Rodgers
Best Drafted
4299 Pass Yds, 48 Pass TDs, 149 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Sterling Shepard
Best Acquisition
66 Rec, 656 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Cheese 'n' Quackers
Cheese 'n' Quackers finished the season with the league's 4th-best points average (104.36 ppg), placing them atop the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Lamar Jackson
MVP
2757 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs, 1005 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
A.J. Brown
Best Drafted
70 Rec, 1075 Rec Yds, 11 Rec TDs
T.Y. Hilton
Best Acquisition
56 Rec, 762 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs

StatSmack

Untouchables are over .500 against Cheese 'n' Quackers this season, with a record of 2-1.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Cheese 'n' Quackers this season, Untouchables have averaged more points (138.97) than they usually score this season (116.9).
We heard scoring helps you win. Untouchables are doing a better job of that, averaging 116.9 versus Cheese 'n' Quackers's 104.36.
Even the computers think Untouchables have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (116.51) than Cheese 'n' Quackers (104.55).
Untouchables don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Cheese 'n' Quackers (6 vs 5).
By position, Untouchables have outscored Cheese 'n' Quackers at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Untouchables don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, highest in the league.
Hey Cheese 'n' Quackers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!