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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
anthony's Unreal Team
11-5 195.51
191.64
 
VS
proj
The Rubensteins
158.91 10-6
193.02

The Rubensteins lose to anthony's Unreal Team, 195.51-158.91

The Rubensteins were unable to bring their A game, as anthony's Unreal Team emerged victorious with a 195.51-158.91 win. anthony's Unreal Team nabbed an early 6.25-point lead on Thursday. The Rubensteins came back to take the lead on Saturday, powered by Aaron Rodgers (21.38 points) and Darnell Savage (8.25). Unphased, anthony's Unreal Team rallied later that afternoon, as Josh Johnson (22.46 points) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (18.5) put them back on top for good. This marks the second time this season anthony's Unreal Team have beaten The Rubensteins, after winning 210.1-149.65 in their last matchup. anthony's Unreal Team will look to clinch the championship next week, while The Rubensteins seek to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  anthony's Unreal Team   The Rubensteins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

St. Brown (19 Rush Yds, 91 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 18.5 points in a 20-16 lost to the Falcons in Week 16. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.44-point projection and was much higher than his 6.33-point season scoring average. St. Brown will face the Seahawks next week.
Amon-Ra St. Brown

Top Player Comparison

anthony's Unreal Team
Points
% of total points 195.51
1
Dak Prescott
QB
34.7
26.71
17.7%
2
Josh Johnson
QB
22.46
14.38
11.5%
3
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
18.5
8.44
9.5%
4
DeVonta Smith
WR
15.75
9.73
8.1%
The Rubensteins
Points
% of total points 158.91
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
21.38
25.85
13.5%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
16.94
11.52
10.7%
3
Devin Singletary
RB
15.3
8.4
9.6%
4
Justin Herbert
QB
13.44
26.45
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Amon-Ra St. Brown had a 20-yard touchdown catch for anthony's Unreal Team, while DeVonta Smith had a 46-yard catch, helping anthony's Unreal Team to a 112.96-107.96 lead.
Sunday Night
Dak Prescott had a 40-yard pass for anthony's Unreal Team, helping the team to a 192.01-152.81 lead.

Points By Position

  anthony's Unreal Team   The Rubensteins

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against The Rubensteins, anthony's Unreal Team averaged more points (202.81) than they usually score (185.06).
Once anthony's Unreal Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Rubensteins (6 vs 4).
anthony's Unreal Team are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than The Rubensteins (1 vs 2).
By position, anthony's Unreal Team have outscored The Rubensteins at RB, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
anthony's Unreal Team has a higher average scoring margin (39) than The Rubensteins this season (21).
The starters for anthony's Unreal Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for The Rubensteins (0).
Hey The Rubensteins, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

anthony's Unreal Team
You know what, anthony's Unreal Team, we do certainly admire the confidence. It's a bold move to play a starter with zero points (D'Andre Swift), while still getting the win.
The Rubensteins
Fortunately, this week's problem isn't exactly rocket science, The Rubensteins. Going with Ricky Seals-Jones, John Johnson III and Jourdan Lewis in a tough fantasy matchup... let's aim to play with a full deck of cards next time?