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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Brian McDougall
10-6 176.04
182.61
 
VS
proj
WebbahsAreWinnahs
169.7 10-6
168.32

Despite top scorer Allen, WebbahsAreWinnahs fall to Brian McDougall in 176.04-169.70 battle

Josh Allen accumulated 65.4 points for WebbahsAreWinnahs, the best total in the matchup and second-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Brian McDougall, who eked out a 176.04-169.70 victory. WebbahsAreWinnahs had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Brian McDougall led 84.86-89.42 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 65.4 points from Josh Allen on Monday night for WebbahsAreWinnahs. Brian McDougall were led by Justin Herbert, who passed for 253 yards and a touchdown and ran for 26 yards for 34.34 points, and Stefon Diggs, who caught 9 passes for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns (30.8 points). This marks the first time this season Brian McDougall have taken down WebbahsAreWinnahs, after falling 199.72-141.74 in their last matchup. Brian McDougall finish the season at 10-6, while WebbahsAreWinnahs end the campaign at 10-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Brian McDougall   WebbahsAreWinnahs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Diggs overachieved for the ninth time this season, scoring 30.8 points against his 12.65-point projection. In a 38-9 win over the Patriots, he caught 9 passes for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Stefon Diggs

Top Player Comparison

Brian McDougall
Points
% of total points 176.04
1
Justin Herbert
QB
34.34
40.8
19.5%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
30.8
12.65
17.5%
3
Drew Brees
QB
26.98
46.67
15.3%
4
Wil Lutz
K
24
15.03
13.6%
WebbahsAreWinnahs
Points
% of total points 169.7
1
Josh Allen
QB
65.4
40.59
38.5%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
23.3
39.29
13.7%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
15.64
9.73
9.2%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
14.88
9.6
8.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Brandin Cooks had a 25-yard touchdown catch and a 50-yard catch for WebbahsAreWinnahs, helping the team to a 56.12-24.12 lead.
Sunday Night
Ryan Tannehill had a 45-yard touchdown run for WebbahsAreWinnahs, contributing to an 89.42-84.86 lead for the team.
Monday
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Monday night. For Brian McDougall, Stefon Diggs had a 50-yard touchdown catch. Josh Allen made the highlight reel for WebbahsAreWinnahs with a 50-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Brian McDougall   WebbahsAreWinnahs
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before pivoting to next year.
Brian McDougall
Brian McDougall ended the regular season 4th in the standings after averaging 169.91 points per game, 4th-best in the league.
Important Players
Matthew Stafford
MVP
3791 Pass Yds, 23 Pass TDs, 103 Rush Yds
Drew Brees
Best Drafted
2741 Pass Yds, 21 Pass TDs
Justin Herbert
Best Acquisition
4034 Pass Yds, 28 Pass TDs, 225 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs
WebbahsAreWinnahs
WebbahsAreWinnahs ended the season with the league's 3rd-highest points average (179.22 ppg), placing them 2nd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Josh Allen
MVP
4320 Pass Yds, 34 Pass TDs, 418 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs
Ryan Tannehill
Best Drafted
3603 Pass Yds, 32 Pass TDs, 228 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
Mason Crosby
Best Acquisition
16-16 FG, 57 long, 54-58 XP

StatSmack

Even the machines think Brian McDougall have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (181.43) than WebbahsAreWinnahs (170.04).
Brian McDougall are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than WebbahsAreWinnahs (2 vs 4).
WebbahsAreWinnahs have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Brian McDougall (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Brian McDougall have outscored WebbahsAreWinnahs at TE and K this season.
Hey WebbahsAreWinnahs, maybe you'll have better luck next year!