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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Rafael's Rad Team
8-8 110.4
122.77
 
VS
proj
Black Label Society's Team
109.52 7-9
115.62

Back-and-forth battle ends with Rafael's Rad Team beating Black Label Society's Team in 110.40-109.52 duel

Well, that was exhilarating! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Rafael's Rad Team earned a tight victory over Black Label Society's Team, narrowly earning a 110.40-109.52 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Rafael's Rad Team led 110.40-84.52 heading into Monday night. Black Label Society's Team closed the gap behind the Miami Dolphins defense, who allowed only 3 points, surrendered 164 yards, and intercepted 2 passes for 25 points. Dak Prescott (31.3 points) and Ezekiel Elliott (16.7) were the stars for Rafael's Rad Team in the victory. This marks the second time this season Rafael's Rad Team have gotten the best of Black Label Society's Team, after winning 128.04-68.74 in their last matchup. Rafael's Rad Team improve to 8-8 for the season, while Black Label Society's Team fall to 7-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Rafael's Rad Team   Black Label Society's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Pitts (6 Rec, 102 Rec Yds) scored 13.2 points in a 20-16 win over the Lions in Week 16. His scoring output was 16.8% more than his 11.3-point projection and was much higher than his 8.31-point season scoring average. Pitts ranks #5 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Bills next week.
Kyle Pitts

Top Player Comparison

Rafael's Rad Team
Points
% of total points 110.4
1
Dak Prescott
QB
31.3
24.39
28.4%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
16.7
15.18
15.1%
3
Kyle Pitts
TE
13.2
11.3
12%
4
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
12.5
11.43
11.3%
Black Label Society's Team
Points
% of total points 109.52
1
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
25
8.02
22.8%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
22.32
25.31
20.4%
3
Ronald Jones II
RB
15.1
12.34
13.8%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
11.7
10.91
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Jonathan Taylor had a 43-yard run for Rafael's Rad Team, contributing to a 30.40-3.10 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 50-yard pass for Black Label Society's Team, contributing to an 84.52-62.40 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Dak Prescott had a 40-yard pass for Rafael's Rad Team to contribute to a 110.40-84.52 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Rafael's Rad Team   Black Label Society's Team

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Black Label Society's Team, Rafael's Rad Team averaged more points (119.22) than they usually score (109.37).
We heard scoring helps you win. Black Label Society's Team need some help then, averaging just 101.63 versus Rafael's Rad Team's 109.37.
Even the machines think Rafael's Rad Team have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (121.44) than Black Label Society's Team (110.35).
Black Label Society's Team are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Rafael's Rad Team (8 vs 2).
Rafael's Rad Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Black Label Society's Team (1 vs 0).
By position, Rafael's Rad Team have outscored Black Label Society's Team at RB and DEF this season.
Rafael's Rad Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 4 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Rafael's Rad Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Black Label Society's Team (1).
Hey Black Label Society's Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Rafael's Rad Team
These types of narrow wins can be super critical for locker room chemistry. Persevering through obstacles and triumphing in the face of adversity... we expect Rafael's Rad Team to carry some serious momentum into Week 17.
Black Label Society's Team
There's a possibility that Black Label Society's Team may be a better talent scout in real football than in fantasy. Seeing just 11 targets as a group this past week, their two wide receivers apparently made the bulk of their contributions by blocking downfield and running decoy routes.