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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Tools On Stools
3-12 94.2
98.68
 
VS
proj
IncubatingEagles
93.72 7-8
102.71

Unable to overcome starter's goose egg, IncubatingEagles fall to Tools On Stools in 94.20-93.72 nailbiter

Hindered by a 0-point performance from Chris Godwin, IncubatingEagles were unable to overcome Tools On Stools, which staged a comeback to earn a 94.20-93.72 victory. Tools On Stools trailed 87.82-84.20 heading into Monday night, but the unit made a run behind the New Orleans Saints defense (10 points). Patrick Mahomes (258 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense (6 Pts Allowed, 273 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) did everything they could for IncubatingEagles in defeat. This marks the first time this season Tools On Stools have taken down IncubatingEagles, after falling 110.47-61.14 in their last matchup. Tools On Stools improve to 3-12 for the season, while IncubatingEagles fall to 7-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Tools On Stools   IncubatingEagles

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense scored right around their 11.42-point projection with 10 points against the Dolphins in Week 16. They allowed 20 points, surrendered 259 yards, and intercepted a pass in the 20-3 loss. The Saints defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Panthers next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Tools On Stools
Points
% of total points 94.2
1
Dak Prescott
QB
38.7
27.98
41.1%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
14.5
10.09
15.4%
3
Antonio Gibson
RB
11.8
11.36
12.5%
4
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
10
11.42
10.6%
IncubatingEagles
Points
% of total points 93.72
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
27.92
29.2
29.8%
2
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
18.5
14.94
19.7%
3
Evan McPherson
K
11
7.35
11.7%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
10.1
9.43
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 50-yard pass for IncubatingEagles, while DK Metcalf had a 41-yard touchdown catch, contributing to an 87.82-19.20 lead for IncubatingEagles.
Sunday Night
Dak Prescott had a 40-yard pass for Tools On Stools, who trailed 87.82-84.20 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Tools On Stools   IncubatingEagles

Game Notes

Just three of the nine starters on Tools On Stools exceeded their projected scoring totals.
IncubatingEagles had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
IncubatingEagles can partially blame the loss on Chris Godwin, who didn't score any points.
Tools On Stools put up more points than their season scoring average (87.72) while IncubatingEagles fell short of theirs (94.94).
Both teams failed to achieve their projected point total.
IncubatingEagles ranked 8th in the league in scoring this week, while Tools On Stools ranked 7th.
The matchup's 0.48-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
The victory snaps a streak of two consecutive losses for Tools On Stools.
Tools On Stools moves to (2-2) in close games this year, while IncubatingEagles falls to (1-1).
For IncubatingEagles, Patrick Mahomes (27.92 points) recorded the fifth-highest score in the league this week.

Coach Talk

Tools On Stools
Close victories like this are super important for locker room chemistry. Overcoming tough obstacles and persevering in the face of adversity... look for Tools On Stools to carry some serious momentum into Week 17.
IncubatingEagles
A single missed field goal isn't usually a reason to get upset. Having said that, Evan McPherson went 2-for-3 on FGs instead of 3-for-3, and IncubatingEagles lost the matchup by 0.48 points. Talk about impeccable timing...