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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Stars and Scrubs
10-5 102.5
104.12
 
VS
proj
MGKVSBRD
100.52 8-8
103.2

Despite top scorer the Cowboys defense, MGKVSBRD fall to Stars and Scrubs in 102.50-100.52 nailbiter

The Dallas Cowboys defense posted 24 points for MGKVSBRD, the best total in the matchup and ninth-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Stars and Scrubs, who eked out a 102.50-100.52 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Stars and Scrubs led 102.50-76.52 heading into Sunday night. MGKVSBRD made it interesting behind the Dallas Cowboys defense, who allowed 14 points, surrendered 257 yards, and intercepted 2 passes (24 points). Davante Adams (23.4 points) and Rashaad Penny (19.5) were the stars for Stars and Scrubs in the victory. This marks the second time this season Stars and Scrubs have knocked off MGKVSBRD, after winning 132.7-96.54 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  Stars and Scrubs   MGKVSBRD

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Adams (10 Rec, 114 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 23.4 points in a 24-22 win over the Browns in Week 16. His scoring output was 61.5% more than his 14.49-point projection and was much higher than his 12.39-point season scoring average. Adams ranks #18 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Vikings next week.
Davante Adams

Top Player Comparison

Stars and Scrubs
Points
% of total points 102.5
1
Davante Adams
WR
23.4
14.49
22.8%
2
Rashaad Penny
RB
19.5
10.71
19%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
13.1
19.09
12.8%
4
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
12.5
10.42
12.2%
MGKVSBRD
Points
% of total points 100.52
1
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
24
9.03
23.9%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
22.32
25.31
22.2%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
10.4
12.66
10.3%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
9.7
8.71
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Jonathan Taylor had a 43-yard run for Stars and Scrubs to contribute to a 51.40-11.10 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 50-yard pass for MGKVSBRD, who trailed 102.50-76.52 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Stars and Scrubs   MGKVSBRD

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against MGKVSBRD, Stars and Scrubs averaged more points (117.6) than they usually score (110.29).
We heard scoring helps you win. MGKVSBRD need some help then, averaging just 94.49 versus Stars and Scrubs's 110.29.
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Stars and Scrubs has left fewer points on the bench this season (537.26) than MGKVSBRD (589.74).
Stars and Scrubs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than MGKVSBRD (6 vs 2).
Stars and Scrubs play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than MGKVSBRD (1).
Stars and Scrubs have the clutch gene, with more close wins than MGKVSBRD (3 vs 1).
Stars and Scrubs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than MGKVSBRD (6 vs 4).
By position, Stars and Scrubs have outscored MGKVSBRD at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Stars and Scrubs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey MGKVSBRD, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Stars and Scrubs
These types of narrow wins can be super critical for the locker room. Overcoming tough obstacles and persevering in the face of adversity... expect the Stars and Scrubs team chemistry to be sky-high heading into Week 17.
MGKVSBRD
Normally, a single missed field goal isn't any reason to worry, but talk about impeccable timing: Michael Badgley went 2-for-3 on FGs instead of 3-for-3, and MGKVSBRD lost the matchup by 1.98 points. We'll let you do the math on that one.