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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad
9-7 84.52
115.84
 
VS
proj
Darrell's Team
73.52 5-11
109.19

ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad come up short of projections, come back to beat Darrell's Team, 84.52-73.52

Both teams failed to rise to the occasion, coming up short of projections, but ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad did enough to beat Darrell's Team. Predicted to prevail by a score of 115.84-109.19, ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad staged a comeback to earn an 84.52-73.52 win over Darrell's Team. ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad trailed 73.52-49.60 heading into Monday night, but the unit charged back behind Jaylen Waddle (20.2 points) and Tua Tagovailoa (11.02). Patrick Mahomes (258 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Sony Michel (131 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) were the leaders for Darrell's Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad have knocked off Darrell's Team, after winning 144.88-76.04 in their last matchup. ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad improve to 9-7 for the season, while Darrell's Team fall to 5-11.

Matchup Timeline

  ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad   Darrell's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Waddle (10 Rec, 92 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 20.2 points in a 20-3 win over the Saints in Week 16. His scoring output was 84.4% more than his 10.95-point projection and was much higher than his 10.06-point season scoring average. Waddle ranks #54 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Jaylen Waddle

Top Player Comparison

ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad
Points
% of total points 84.52
1
Jaylen Waddle
WR
20.2
10.95
23.9%
2
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
12
11.87
14.2%
3
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
12
8.43
14.2%
4
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
11.02
18.21
13%
Darrell's Team
Points
% of total points 73.52
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
22.32
25.31
30.4%
2
Sony Michel
RB
20
10.71
27.2%
3
DJ Moore
WR
8
10.97
10.9%
4
Kyle Juszczyk
RB
6
4.37
8.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Jonathan Taylor had a 43-yard run for ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad to contribute to a 22.80-13.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 50-yard pass for Darrell's Team, helping the team to a 73.52-44.10 lead.
Monday
Tua Tagovailoa had a 40-yard pass for ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad on Monday night, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad   Darrell's Team

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Darrell's Team need some help then, averaging just 99.91 versus ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad's 112.73.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad (9-7) have a better record than Darrell's Team (5-11).
Even the computers think ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (118.55) than Darrell's Team (112.42).
Once ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Darrell's Team (3 vs 1).
ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Darrell's Team (1 vs 0).
ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Darrell's Team (5 vs 3).
By position, ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad have outscored Darrell's Team at RB, K, and DEF this season.
ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad has a higher average scoring margin (0) than Darrell's Team this season (-11).
The starters for ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Darrell's Team (1).
Hey Darrell's Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

ZachIsNewSamIsNewMarkIsNewChad
This sport is all about creating mismatches. We really took that to heart this week by doubling up Darrell's Team at the wide receiver position (37.7 points to 15.4).
Darrell's Team
Just one field goal on three attempts? Seems like Matt Prater might be kicking himself to the waiver wire following this effort.