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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
Cassie's Crew
7-10 176.14
190.78
 
VS
proj
The Knukle Draggers
153.26 7-10
215.16

The Knukle Draggers fall to Cassie's Crew, 176.14-153.26

There's no easy way to put it, The Knukle Draggers dropped the ball, at least based on projections, as Cassie's Crew emerged victorious with a 176.14-153.26 victory. The Knukle Draggers jumped out to a 35-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding efforts from Sterling Shepard (25.6 points) and the Dallas Cowboys defense (20.9). But Cassie's Crew held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Russell Wilson (72.14 points) and the Los Angeles Rams defense (50.3). This marks the first time this season Cassie's Crew have taken down The Knukle Draggers, after falling 209.62-191.52 in their last matchup. Cassie's Crew end the season at 7-10, while The Knukle Draggers finish the campaign at 7-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Cassie's Crew   The Knukle Draggers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense allowed only 7 points, surrendered 214 yards, and intercepted a pass in an 18-7 win over the Cardinals. In doing so, they put up 50.3 points to nearly double their 26.28-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Cassie's Crew this week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Cassie's Crew
Points
% of total points 176.14
1
Russell Wilson
QB
72.14
88.17
41%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
50.3
26.28
28.6%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
21
12.06
11.9%
4
Tyler Bass
K
8
8.08
4.5%
The Knukle Draggers
Points
% of total points 153.26
1
Philip Rivers
QB
55.86
102.61
36.4%
2
Sterling Shepard
WR
25.6
7.8
16.7%
3
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
20.9
26.28
13.6%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
17
13.09
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Sterling Shepard had a 23-yard touchdown run for The Knukle Draggers to contribute to a 55.50-20.50 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Richie James had a 45-yard catch for The Knukle Draggers, who trailed 176.14-153.26 after the late afternoon action.

Points By Position

  Cassie's Crew   The Knukle Draggers

StatSmack

You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Cassie's Crew has left fewer points on the bench this season (1,347.6) than The Knukle Draggers (1,721.96).
Once Cassie's Crew put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Knukle Draggers (1 vs 0).
Cassie's Crew see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than The Knukle Draggers (0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of The Knukle Draggers - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Cassie's Crew (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Cassie's Crew have outscored The Knukle Draggers at QB, TE, and DEF this season.
Hey The Knukle Draggers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Cassie's Crew
Kudos to you, Cassie's Crew. Deploying a lineup that netted over 176 points in Week 17.
The Knukle Draggers
Fortunately, The Knukle Draggers, Week 17's problem isn't exactly a brain teaser. Choosing to start Tee Higgins in a fantasy matchup where your opposition put up over 176 points... we'll just put this in the rear-view mirror and assume it's not going to happen again?