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Week 18

Weekly
Grade
Billsrback
17-0 362
280.72
 
VS
proj
tardy perch
334 14-4
278.68

Billsrback defeat tardy perch for second time, 362-334

Billsrback took down tardy perch for the second time this season to stay perfect, coming out on top with a 362-334 win. tardy perch leapt out to a 67-point lead on Saturday behind stellar performances from Patrick Mahomes (33 points) and Cedrick Wilson (33). But Billsrback held the lead the rest of the way, powered by the Buffalo Bills defense (10 Pts Allowed, 53 Yds Allowed) and Dak Prescott (295 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs). Billsrback finish the season at 17-0, while tardy perch end the campaign at 14-4.

Matchup Timeline

  Billsrback   tardy perch

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Abdullah (26 Rush Yds, 56 Rec Yds) scored 28 points against the Buccaneers in Week 18. His scoring output crushed his 2-point projection and was much higher than his 12.4-point season scoring average.
Ameer Abdullah

Top Player Comparison

Billsrback
Points
% of total points 362
1
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
45
30.75
12.4%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
44
22.11
12.2%
3
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
31
27.33
8.6%
4
Cole Holcomb
LB
29
31.92
8%
tardy perch
Points
% of total points 334
1
Tom Brady
QB
43
21.96
12.9%
2
Anthony Barr
LB
41
25.44
12.3%
3
Denzel Perryman
LB
33
30.75
9.9%
4
Patrick Mahomes
QB
33
25.96
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays Saturday, after which tardy perch emerged with a 111-44 lead. For Billsrback, Dak Prescott had a 24-yard touchdown pass. Patrick Mahomes had a 44-yard pass for tardy perch, while Cedrick Wilson had a 24-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
K.J. Osborn had a 21-yard touchdown catch for tardy perch, contributing to a 210-141 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were multiple players with big-time moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Billsrback who took the lead, 359-296. Rob Gronkowski had a 42-yard catch for Billsrback, while Kyler Murray had a 20-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Tom Brady had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass for tardy perch, while Deebo Samuel had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Billsrback   tardy perch
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were all gathered together for the draft, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Billsrback
Billsrback ended the regular season in first place after averaging 311 points per game, highest in the league.
Important Players
Cole Holcomb
MVP
142 Tackles, 1 Sack, 2 Ints
Dak Prescott
Best Drafted
4449 Pass Yds, 37 Pass TDs, 146 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Logan Ryan
Best Acquisition
117 Tackles, 1 Sack
tardy perch
tardy perch completed the season averaging 295 points per game, 2nd-highest in the league, placing them 3rd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
5316 Pass Yds, 43 Pass TDs
Patrick Mahomes
Best Drafted
4839 Pass Yds, 37 Pass TDs, 381 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Anthony Barr
Best Acquisition
72 Tackles, 2.5 Sacks, 3 Ints

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against tardy perch, Billsrback averaged more points (339.5) than they usually score (310.71).
Billsrback are looking unstoppable, winning 15 in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Billsrback are doing a better job of that, averaging 310.71 versus tardy perch's 295.39.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Billsrback (17-0) have a better record than tardy perch (14-4).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Billsrback has left fewer points on the bench this season (463) than tardy perch (990).
Once Billsrback put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than tardy perch (11 vs 8).
Billsrback play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than tardy perch (2).
Billsrback are clutch masters, with more close wins than tardy perch (1 vs 0).
Billsrback should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than tardy perch (14 vs 13).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of tardy perch - they’ve made more transactions (13) than Billsrback (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Billsrback have outscored tardy perch at WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Billsrback don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 124 points, highest in the league.
Hey tardy perch, maybe you'll have better luck next year!