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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
The Wrath of Kwon
12-5 209.89
194.35
 
VS
proj
Go Go Heismans
206.07 10-7
214.71

Despite top scorer the Saints defense, Go Go Heismans fall to The Wrath of Kwon in 209.89-206.07 battle

Go Go Heismans had the No. 1 scorer in the matchup with DEF the New Orleans Saints defense accumulating 28.89 points, the fourth-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple The Wrath of Kwon, who squeaked by for a 209.89-206.07 win. Go Go Heismans made a run at it on Monday night, but they came up short. The Wrath of Kwon led 209.89-181.52 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 24.55 points from three players on Monday night for Go Go Heismans. The Wrath of Kwon were led by DK Metcalf, who caught 6 passes for 63 yards and 3 touchdowns for 26.15 points, and Mac Jones, who passed for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 12 yards (24.68 points). This marks the second time this season The Wrath of Kwon have taken down Go Go Heismans, after winning 231.61-203.64 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  The Wrath of Kwon   Go Go Heismans

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Lions in Week 17, Metcalf caught 6 passes for 63 yards and 3 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 26.15 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on The Wrath of Kwon this week.
DK Metcalf

Top Player Comparison

The Wrath of Kwon
Points
% of total points 209.89
1
DK Metcalf
WR
26.15
12.57
12.5%
2
Mac Jones
QB
24.68
19.25
11.8%
3
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
22.63
14.83
10.8%
4
Davante Adams
WR
22.35
17.94
10.6%
Go Go Heismans
Points
% of total points 206.07
1
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
28.89
15.95
14%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
26.72
24.63
13%
3
Trey Lance
QB
23.01
22.8
11.2%
4
Braxton Berrios
WR
22.45
7.82
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which The Wrath of Kwon boasted a 102.21-61.75 lead. For The Wrath of Kwon, Mac Jones had a 20-yard touchdown pass. Kyle Pitts made the highlight reel for Go Go Heismans with a 61-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 43-yard pass and a 42-yard pass for Go Go Heismans, while Trey Lance had a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass, helping Go Go Heismans to a 181.52-145.81 lead.

Points By Position

  The Wrath of Kwon   Go Go Heismans

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Go Go Heismans, The Wrath of Kwon averaged more points (220.75) than they usually score (172.73).
The Wrath of Kwon see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Go Go Heismans (0).
The Wrath of Kwon have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Go Go Heismans (3 vs 1).
By position, The Wrath of Kwon have outscored Go Go Heismans at WR this season.
Hey Go Go Heismans, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

The Wrath of Kwon
These types of narrow victories can be super critical for the locker room. Overcoming tough obstacles and persevering in the face of adversity... we expect the The Wrath of Kwon team chemistry to be stronger than ever entering Week 18.
Go Go Heismans
Normally, a single missed field goal isn't any real cause for concern. But come on now, talk about impeccable timing: Matt Gay goes 0-for-1 on FGs instead of 1-for-1, and Go Go Heismans loses the matchup by 3.82 points. We'll let you do the math on that one.