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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
GB Packers (JP)
12-4 33
32.42
 
VS
proj
Hou Texans (GA)
28 9-7
32.34

GB Packers (JP) come back to defeat Hou Texans (GA) for fourth straight win, 33-28

GB Packers (JP) extended their win streak to four games with a come-from-behind victory over Hou Texans (GA), coming back for a 33-28 win. GB Packers (JP) trailed 20-0 heading into Sunday night, but the team charged back behind Aaron Rodgers (231 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 19 Rush Yds) and Davante Adams (11 Rec, 142 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs). Deshaun Watson (324 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 38 Rush Yds) and Ka'imi Fairbairn (1-1 FG, 21 long, 4-4 XP) led the charge for Hou Texans (GA) in the loss. This marks the third time this season GB Packers (JP) have gotten the best of Hou Texans (GA), after winning 35-16 in their last matchup. GB Packers (JP) will look to clinch the championship next week, while Hou Texans (GA) seek to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  GB Packers (JP)   Hou Texans (GA)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 231 yards and 4 touchdowns and running for 19 yards against the Titans, Rodgers recorded 12 points this week. He scored 23.8% more than his 9.69-point projection and overachieved for the 14th time this season. Rodgers ranks #4 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bears next week.
Aaron Rodgers

Top Player Comparison

GB Packers (JP)
Points
% of total points 33
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
12
9.69
36.4%
2
Davante Adams
WR
11
3.5
33.3%
3
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
5
4.31
15.2%
4
Mason Crosby
K
4
7.48
12.1%
Hou Texans (GA)
Points
% of total points 28
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
10
7.37
35.7%
2
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K
7
7.53
25%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
7
5.51
25%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
5
1.86
17.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Deshaun Watson teamed up with Brandin Cooks on multiple big plays for Hou Texans (GA): a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass. Watson also lit up the scoreboard with a 22-yard touchdown pass, helping Hou Texans (GA) to a 20-0 lead.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 21-yard touchdown pass for GB Packers (JP), while Aaron Jones had a 59-yard run, contributing to a 33-20 lead for GB Packers (JP).

Points By Position

  GB Packers (JP)   Hou Texans (GA)

Game Notes

Just three of the seven starters on GB Packers (JP) exceeded their scoring projections.
Hou Texans (GA) had only three of their eight starters score higher than their projected points.
The final result could've looked differently, as GB Packers (JP) had two starters score zero points, while Hou Texans (GA) had two.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
GB Packers (JP) recorded more points than their projected total, while Hou Texans (GA) fell short of their projection.
Not only did GB Packers (JP) win, but they also covered the 0.08-point projected margin of victory.
GB Packers (JP) moves to (10-1) in comeback games this season, while Hou Texans (GA) falls to (0-4).
On the losing side, Deshaun Watson recorded 10 points, the third-highest score for a signal-caller this week.

Coach Talk

GB Packers (JP)
Whoa, the Titans defense didn't see it coming! 21 completions on 25 attempts... good enough for a completion percentage of 84% for Aaron Rodgers. We know the GM of GB Packers (JP) is appreciative of the attention to detail.
Hou Texans (GA)
Ugh, talk about under-utilized. As a group, the starting RBs for Hou Texans (GA) collectively recorded just two targets this past week.