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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
G7
13-2 106.82
109.02
 
VS
proj
Royal Pita
65.38 9-6
88.03

Royal Pita lose to G7 in 106.82-65.38 rout

There's no easy way to put it, Royal Pita didn't do their job, at least compared to projections, as G7 cruised to a 106.82-65.38 win. Royal Pita took an 8.88-point lead on Saturday behind Kyler Murray (16.38 points) and Josh Jacobs (6.9), but G7 held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by David Johnson (25.9 points) and Patrick Mahomes (24.22). Kyler Murray (247 Pass Yds, 75 Rush Yds) and Greg Zuerlein (3-3 FG, 35 long, 4-4 XP) led the way for Royal Pita in the loss. This marks the second time this season G7 have knocked off Royal Pita, after winning 98.14-82.92 in their last matchup. G7 finish the season at 13-2, while Royal Pita end the campaign at 9-6.

Matchup Timeline

  G7   Royal Pita

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Bengals in Week 16, Johnson racked up 139 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 25.9 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on G7 this week.
David Johnson

Top Player Comparison

G7
Points
% of total points 106.82
1
David Johnson
RB
25.9
11.97
24.2%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
24.22
32.39
22.7%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
19.4
12.32
18.2%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
14.4
9.93
13.5%
Royal Pita
Points
% of total points 65.38
1
Kyler Murray
QB
16.38
28.43
25.1%
2
Greg Zuerlein
K
13
8.57
19.9%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
12.3
12.32
18.8%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
9.8
18.83
15%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams Saturday, but it was Royal Pita who owned the lead, 23.28-14.40. For G7, Chris Godwin had a 47-yard catch. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for Royal Pita with a 45-yard pass.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which G7 boasted a 98.92-35.58 lead. David Johnson had a 48-yard run for G7, while Patrick Mahomes had a 25-yard touchdown pass. Calvin Ridley made the highlight reel for Royal Pita with a 54-yard catch.

Points By Position

  G7   Royal Pita
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before turning our attention to next year.
G7
G7 completed the regular season atop the standings after averaging 97.43 points per game, best in the league.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
4740 Pass Yds, 38 Pass TDs, 308 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Robert Woods
Best Drafted
155 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 900 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Chris Godwin
Best Acquisition
60 Rec, 707 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Royal Pita
Royal Pita completed the regular season 2nd in the standings after averaging 95.47 points per game, 3rd-highest in the league.
Important Players
Kyler Murray
MVP
3884 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs, 816 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs
Derrick Henry
Best Drafted
1777 Rush Yds, 15 Rush TDs, 114 Rec Yds
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Royal Pita, G7 averaged more points (102.48) than they usually score (97.43).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. G7 (13-2) have a better record than Royal Pita (9-6).
Even the computers think G7 have better players. Their projected average points is higher (104.46) than Royal Pita (94.62).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. G7 has left fewer points on the bench this season (559.6) than Royal Pita (859.66).
In dire times, at least G7 keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Royal Pita (1 vs 3).
G7 are clutch masters, with more close wins than Royal Pita (2 vs 1).
By position, G7 have outscored Royal Pita at QB, WR, and TE this season.
G7 don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, highest in the league.
The starters for G7 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Royal Pita (2).
Hey Royal Pita, maybe you'll have better luck next year!