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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
DEM BOYZ
12-5 450.5
403.31
 
VS
proj
THE GOLDRUSH VIII
445.5 12-5
355.85

DEM BOYZ defeat THE GOLDRUSH VIII in 450.5-445.5 battle

Both teams brought their A game, but DEM BOYZ knocked off THE GOLDRUSH VIII. Predicted to win 403.3-355.9, DEM BOYZ squeaked by for a 450.5-445.5 win over THE GOLDRUSH VIII. THE GOLDRUSH VIII made a run at it on Sunday night, but they fell short. DEM BOYZ led 450.5-443.5 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 2 points from Daron Payne on Sunday night for THE GOLDRUSH VIII. Deshaun Watson (101 points) and Drew Lock (92) were the standout performers for DEM BOYZ in the win. This marks the second time this season DEM BOYZ have beaten THE GOLDRUSH VIII, after winning 511.5-293 in their last matchup. DEM BOYZ finish the season with a record of 12-5, while THE GOLDRUSH VIII end the campaign at 12-5.

Matchup Timeline

  DEM BOYZ   THE GOLDRUSH VIII

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jefferson scored 32 points against the Lions in Week 17 to beat his 18.16-point projection. He caught 9 passes for 133 yards to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on DEM BOYZ this week.
Justin Jefferson

Top Player Comparison

DEM BOYZ
Points
% of total points 450.5
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
101
83.69
22.4%
2
Drew Lock
QB
92
73.77
20.4%
3
Alexander Mattison
RB
50
26.96
11.1%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
46
32.97
10.2%
THE GOLDRUSH VIII
Points
% of total points 445.5
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
76
82.01
17.1%
2
John Wolford
QB
60
62.43
13.5%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
50
15.35
11.2%
4
Darwin Thompson
RB
43
14.82
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was DEM BOYZ who claimed the lead, 148.0-129.5. For DEM BOYZ, Alexander Mattison had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Chris Godwin had a 29-yard touchdown catch and a 47-yard catch for THE GOLDRUSH VIII, while Sony Michel had a 31-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were several players with big-time plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the results were tallied, DEM BOYZ boasted a 450.5-443.5 lead. Deshaun Watson had a 38-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for DEM BOYZ, while Drew Lock had a 92-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers had a 72-yard touchdown pass for THE GOLDRUSH VIII, while DJ Moore had a 44-yard catch.

Points By Position

  DEM BOYZ   THE GOLDRUSH VIII
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were drafting these teams, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
DEM BOYZ
DEM BOYZ finished the season averaging 418.1 points per game, best in the league, placing them 2nd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Deshaun Watson
MVP
4823 Pass Yds, 33 Pass TDs, 444 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
DeAndre Hopkins
Best Drafted
115 Rec, 1407 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Drew Lock
Best Acquisition
2933 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs, 160 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
THE GOLDRUSH VIII
THE GOLDRUSH VIII finished the regular season in first place after averaging 399.7 points per game, 3rd-most in the league.
Important Players
Aaron Rodgers
MVP
4299 Pass Yds, 48 Pass TDs, 149 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Aaron Jones
Best Drafted
1104 Rush Yds, 9 Rush TDs, 355 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Chad Henne
Best Acquisition
248 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against THE GOLDRUSH VIII, DEM BOYZ averaged more points (481) than they usually score (418.12).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. THE GOLDRUSH VIII has left more points on the bench this season (2,774) than DEM BOYZ (2,632.5).
Once DEM BOYZ put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than THE GOLDRUSH VIII (2 vs 0).
DEM BOYZ are clutch masters, with more close wins than THE GOLDRUSH VIII (2 vs 1).
DEM BOYZ should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than THE GOLDRUSH VIII (14 vs 12).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of THE GOLDRUSH VIII - they’ve made more transactions (18) than DEM BOYZ (6) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, DEM BOYZ have outscored THE GOLDRUSH VIII at QB, WR, and IDP this season.
DEM BOYZ don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 50 points, highest in the league.
Hey THE GOLDRUSH VIII, maybe you'll have better luck next year!