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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI
9-8 868.74
807.99
 
VS
proj
NY Jets
782.21 7-10
813.55

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI come back to top NY Jets, 868.74-782.21

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI earned a come-from-behind win over NY Jets, staging a comeback to earn an 868.74-782.21 victory. Despite trailing 782.21-721.64 heading into Monday night, LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI roared back behind the Cleveland Browns defense (120.9 points) and Diontae Johnson (26.2). The Tennessee Titans defense (113.2 points) and Mac Jones (102.1) were the leaders for NY Jets in defeat. This marks the first time this season LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI have gotten the best of NY Jets, after falling 800.59-757.76 in their last matchup. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI finish the season at 9-8, while NY Jets end the campaign at 7-10.

Matchup Timeline

  LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI   NY Jets

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

St. Brown (23 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 111 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 69.8 points against the Seahawks in Week 17. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 29.12-point projection and was much higher than his 26.98-point season scoring average.
Amon-Ra St. Brown

Top Player Comparison

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI
Points
% of total points 868.74
1
Tom Brady
QB
138
112.37
15.9%
2
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
120.9
82.37
13.9%
3
Rashaad Penny
RB
113
52.08
13%
4
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
69.8
29.12
8%
NY Jets
Points
% of total points 782.21
1
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
113.2
90.98
14.5%
2
Mac Jones
QB
102.1
96.74
13.1%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
58.4
53.4
7.5%
4
Tracy Walker
S
50.25
29.14
6.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, NY Jets owned a 596.26-440.59 lead. Tom Brady had a 33-yard touchdown pass for LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI, while Dare Ogunbowale had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Mac Jones made the highlight reel for NY Jets with a 20-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the dust settled, NY Jets owned a 729.71-663.64 lead. For LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI, Amon-Ra St. Brown had a 26-yard touchdown run. Austin Ekeler made the highlight reel for NY Jets with a 40-yard catch.

Points By Position

  LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI   NY Jets
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before turning our attention to next year.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI finished the season with the league's 2nd-most points average (793.02 ppg), placing them 6th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
4990 Pass Yds, 40 Pass TDs
Bal Defense
Best Drafted
23.5 Avg Pts Allowed, 366.5 Avg Yds Allowed, 14 Turnovers
Cle Defense
Best Acquisition
22.2 Avg Pts Allowed, 319.6 Avg Yds Allowed, 19 Turnovers
NY Jets
NY Jets completed the season averaging 715.68 points per game, 8th-most in the league, placing them 8th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Austin Ekeler
MVP
847 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 612 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Mac Jones
Best Drafted
3540 Pass Yds, 21 Pass TDs, 125 Rush Yds
Ten Defense
Best Acquisition
20.6 Avg Pts Allowed, 328.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 22 Turnovers

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. NY Jets need some help then, averaging just 715.68 versus LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI's 793.02.
Once LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than NY Jets (2 vs 1).
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than NY Jets (0).
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than NY Jets (1 vs 2).
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than NY Jets (7 vs 3).
By position, LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI have outscored NY Jets at QB, RB, WR, DEF, and IDP this season.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 56 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-VI had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for NY Jets (2).
Hey NY Jets, maybe you'll have better luck next year!