Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Jakub's Team
10-6 142.6
114.22
 
VS
proj
SAINTS
107.18 8-8
122.86

Jakub's Team top predictions, come back to defeat SAINTS in 142.60-107.18 rout

Jakub's Team rose to the occasion and beat expectations, cruising to a 142.60-107.18 win over SAINTS, who fell short of projections. Jakub's Team trailed 104.18-102.30 heading into Monday night, but the unit roared back behind Josh Allen (320 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 35 Rush Yds) and Tyler Bass (1-1 FG, 22 long, 5-5 XP). David Johnson (28.9 points) and Kyler Murray (15.38) were the leaders for SAINTS in defeat. This marks the second time this season Jakub's Team have taken down SAINTS, after winning 142.27-80.82 in their last matchup. Jakub's Team (10-6) will look to add to their success against Mike, while SAINTS (8-8) will seek to develop some positive momentum against Bartosz's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Jakub's Team   SAINTS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 121 yards against the Eagles, Cooper put up 13.1 points this week. His scoring output was 54.7% more than his 8.47-point projection and was higher than his 9.14-point season scoring average. Cooper ranks #49 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

Jakub's Team
Points
% of total points 142.6
1
Josh Allen
QB
33.3
21.57
23.4%
2
Davante Adams
WR
33.2
14.96
23.3%
3
J.K. Dobbins
RB
13.7
10.13
9.6%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
13.1
8.47
9.2%
SAINTS
Points
% of total points 107.18
1
David Johnson
RB
28.9
11.83
27%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
15.38
23.44
14.3%
3
Diontae Johnson
WR
13.7
10.05
12.8%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
12.6
15.7
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Kyler Murray had a 45-yard pass for SAINTS, contributing to a 15.38-6.90 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
David Johnson had a 48-yard run for SAINTS, while Diontae Johnson had a 39-yard touchdown catch, helping SAINTS to an 80.38-39.70 lead.
Sunday Late
Amari Cooper had a 69-yard catch for Jakub's Team, who trailed 86.88-69.10 after the late slate.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 59-yard run for SAINTS, helping the team to a 104.18-102.30 lead.
Monday
Josh Allen had a 50-yard touchdown pass for Jakub's Team during Monday Night Football, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Jakub's Team   SAINTS

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against SAINTS, Jakub's Team averaged more points (142.44) than they usually score (115.47).
We heard scoring helps you win. Jakub's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 115.47 versus SAINTS's 107.07.
Jakub's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than SAINTS (7 vs 5).
Jakub's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than SAINTS (8 vs 5).
By position, Jakub's Team have outscored SAINTS at QB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Jakub's Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 17 points, second-highest in the league.
Don't worry SAINTS, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

More from Yahoo Sports

Jakub's Team
The end of the season is right around the corner! Check back for weekly content from Yahoo's team of experts as season comes to an end. Check back for the latest installment of Early Pickups.
SAINTS
The season may be winding down, but Yahoo's experts are still going strong. Get more Help from Yahoo's Fantasy Experts.