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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
Jonathan Taylor’s Back
8-9 133.2
130.11
 
VS
proj
Beats By Ray
58.3 7-10
93.57

Beats By Ray fall to Jonathan Taylor’s Back in 133.2-58.3 beatdown

There's no sugarcoating it, Beats By Ray underdelivered, at least according to projections, as Jonathan Taylor’s Back rolled to a 133.2-58.3 victory. The matchup was decided almost as soon as it started, as Jonathan Taylor’s Back earned a 53.1-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar showings from Tom Brady (27.4 points) and the Chicago Bears defense (21). Cooper Kupp (18.5 points) and Keenan Allen (12.4) led the charge for Beats By Ray in the loss. This marks the first time this season Jonathan Taylor’s Back have gotten the best of Beats By Ray, after falling 104.88-102.9 in their last matchup. Jonathan Taylor’s Back finish the season with a record of 8-9, while Beats By Ray end the campaign at 7-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Jonathan Taylor’s Back   Beats By Ray

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Giants in Week 17, the Bears defense allowed only 3 points, surrendered 151 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 21 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Jonathan Taylor’s Back this week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Jonathan Taylor’s Back
Points
% of total points 133.2
1
Tom Brady
QB
27.4
24.21
20.6%
2
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
21
8.55
15.8%
3
Jaret Patterson
RB
18.3
9.23
13.7%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
17.9
20.85
13.4%
Beats By Ray
Points
% of total points 58.3
1
Cooper Kupp
WR
18.5
21.96
31.7%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
12.4
14.31
21.3%
3
Derek Carr
QB
12.2
18.59
20.9%
4
The New York Giants defense
DEF
6
5.66
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Jonathan Taylor’s Back owned a 91.8-38.7 lead. For Jonathan Taylor’s Back, Tom Brady had a 33-yard touchdown pass. Derek Carr made the highlight reel for Beats By Ray with a 42-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Mike Williams had a 45-yard touchdown catch for Jonathan Taylor’s Back, helping the team to a 116.2-58.3 lead.
Monday
Chris Boswell had a 50-yard field goal for Jonathan Taylor’s Back during Monday Night Football, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Jonathan Taylor’s Back   Beats By Ray
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.
Jonathan Taylor’s Back
Jonathan Taylor’s Back ended the regular season 5th in the standings after averaging 118.9 points per game, best in the league.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
4990 Pass Yds, 40 Pass TDs
Jonathan Taylor
Best Drafted
1734 Rush Yds, 18 Rush TDs, 342 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Jaret Patterson
Best Acquisition
245 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Beats By Ray
Beats By Ray ended the season with the league's 6th-highest points average (107.4 ppg), placing them 7th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Cooper Kupp
MVP
138 Rec, 1829 Rec Yds, 15 Rec TDs
Ezekiel Elliott
Best Drafted
915 Rush Yds, 10 Rush TDs, 284 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Russell Wilson
Best Acquisition
2875 Pass Yds, 22 Pass TDs, 178 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Jonathan Taylor’s Back are doing a better job of that, averaging 118.86 versus Beats By Ray's 107.38.
Even the machines think Jonathan Taylor’s Back have better players. Their projected average points is higher (123.69) than Beats By Ray (114.82).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Beats By Ray has left more points on the bench this season (689.16) than Jonathan Taylor’s Back (601.06).
Once Jonathan Taylor’s Back put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Beats By Ray (7 vs 3).
By position, Jonathan Taylor’s Back have outscored Beats By Ray at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Jonathan Taylor’s Back don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 8 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Jonathan Taylor’s Back had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Beats By Ray (1).
Hey Beats By Ray, maybe you'll have better luck next year!