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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
michael's Team
10-6 197.12
127.52
 
VS
proj
Jim's Choice Team
125.58 11-5
125.78

michael's Team defeat Jim's Choice Team in 197.12-125.58 rout

michael's Team stepped up and exceeded expectations, cruising to a 197.12-125.58 win over Jim's Choice Team, who fell short of projections. michael's Team jumped out to a 50.7-point lead on Saturday behind outstanding showings from Rob Gronkowski (2 Rec, 58 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Chris Godwin (16.9). Jim's Choice Team bounced back to take the lead on Sunday night, powered by Aaron Jones (11.8 points). Not to be deterred, michael's Team got it going when it mattered most on Monday night, as Stefon Diggs (37 points) put them back in the lead once and for all. This marks the second time this season michael's Team have beaten Jim's Choice Team, after falling 119.9-108.98 in their last matchup. michael's Team finish the season with a record of 10-6, while Jim's Choice Team end the campaign at 11-5.

Matchup Timeline

  michael's Team   Jim's Choice Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 172 yards from scrimmage and running for 6 touchdowns against the Vikings, Kamara tallied 54.7 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 19.23-point projection and was much higher than his 21.02-point season scoring average.
Alvin Kamara

Top Player Comparison

michael's Team
Points
% of total points 197.12
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
54.7
19.23
27.7%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
37
15.05
18.8%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
20.22
27.21
10.3%
4
Rob Gronkowski
TE
18.8
8.1
9.5%
Jim's Choice Team
Points
% of total points 125.58
1
David Johnson
RB
27.4
13.71
21.8%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
20.58
21.55
16.4%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
19.3
17.1
15.4%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
14.1
10.92
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Rob Gronkowski had a 33-yard touchdown catch and a 25-yard touchdown catch for michael's Team, while Chris Godwin had a 47-yard catch to contribute to a 50.70-0.00 lead for michael's Team.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was michael's Team who grabbed the lead, 105.42-52.70. Patrick Mahomes had a 25-yard touchdown pass for michael's Team, while Calvin Ridley had a 54-yard catch. David Johnson made the highlight reel for Jim's Choice Team with a 48-yard run.
Sunday Late
Jalen Hurts had an 81-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for Jim's Choice Team, while Amari Cooper had a 69-yard catch for the team, who trailed 105.42-94.28 after the late games.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 59-yard run for Jim's Choice Team, helping the team to a 106.08-105.42 lead.
Monday
Stefon Diggs had a 50-yard touchdown catch for michael's Team during Monday Night Football, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  michael's Team   Jim's Choice Team
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before looking ahead to next year.
michael's Team
michael's Team ended the season with the league's best points average (120.75 ppg), placing them 3rd in 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
Alvin Kamara
Best Drafted
932 Rush Yds, 16 Rush TDs, 756 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Jason Sanders
Best Acquisition
39-42 FG, 56 long, 34-34 XP
Jim's Choice Team
Jim's Choice Team ended the season with the league's 2nd-highest points average (115.67 ppg), placing them atop the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Travis Kelce
MVP
105 Rec, 1416 Rec Yds, 11 Rec TDs
Aaron Jones
Best Drafted
1062 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs, 312 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
David Johnson
Best Acquisition
607 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 278 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

Jim's Choice Team are down in wins against michael's Team this season, with a record of 1-2.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Jim's Choice Team this season, michael's Team have averaged more points (150.97) than they usually score this season (120.75).
Once michael's Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Jim's Choice Team (6 vs 5).
michael's Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than Jim's Choice Team (1 vs 0).
michael's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Jim's Choice Team (8 vs 6).
Jim's Choice Team have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than michael's Team (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, michael's Team have outscored Jim's Choice Team at QB, RB, and WR this season.
michael's Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, highest in the league.
The starters for michael's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for Jim's Choice Team (5).
Hey Jim's Choice Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!