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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Ryan's Team
9-7 121.84
112.42
 
VS
proj
Vampires Rule
112.86 8-7
126.16

Back-and-forth battle ends with Ryan's Team coming back to knock off Vampires Rule, 121.84-112.86

Well, that was thrilling! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Ryan's Team earned a come-from-behind victory over Vampires Rule, coming back to earn a 121.84-112.86 win. Ryan's Team trailed 106.96-95.56 heading into Monday night, but the squad charged back behind the Miami Dolphins defense (3 Pts Allowed, 164 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers). Joe Mixon (26.5 points) and Deebo Samuel (20.1) were the leaders for Vampires Rule in the loss. This marks the second time this season Ryan's Team have beaten Vampires Rule, after winning 162.28-126.1 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  Ryan's Team   Vampires Rule

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 3 points, surrendering 164 yards, and intercepting 2 passes against the Saints, the Dolphins defense registered 26.28 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 10.22-point projection and was much higher than their 13.46-point season scoring average. The Dolphins defense ranks #100 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

Ryan's Team
Points
% of total points 121.84
1
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
26.28
10.22
21.6%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
25.4
12.09
20.8%
3
Tom Brady
QB
15.38
21.84
12.6%
4
DeVonta Smith
WR
15
8.93
12.3%
Vampires Rule
Points
% of total points 112.86
1
Joe Mixon
RB
26.5
12.38
23.5%
2
Deebo Samuel
WR
20.1
11.33
17.8%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
19.98
23.97
17.7%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
14.5
10.25
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Deebo Samuel had a 56-yard catch for Vampires Rule, helping to stake Vampires Rule to a 22.20-10.48 lead.
Saturday
Jonathan Taylor had a 43-yard run for Ryan's Team to contribute to a 47.68-42.18 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Ryan's Team became the proud owner of a 92.56-71.44 lead. Tom Brady had a 62-yard pass for Ryan's Team, while DeVonta Smith had a 46-yard catch. Joe Mixon made the highlight reel for Vampires Rule with a 52-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Ryan's Team   Vampires Rule

What If

Ryan's Team would have beaten every other team in the league this week.
Vampires Rule would have lost to just two other teams besides Ryan's Team this week.
If they played Vampires Rule every week, Ryan's Team would be 6-9 this season.
Ryan's Team would be 7-6 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Vampires Rule.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Ryan's Team, Vampires Rule would be 9-4.
If Ryan's Team had played every team in the league each week, they would be 83-55.
If they played every team every week, Vampires Rule would be 95-40.

Coach Talk

Ryan's Team
Well, we do respect the confidence this past week, Ryan's Team. It takes real guts to deploy a starter with zero points (David Njoku), while still getting the W.
Vampires Rule
Fortunately, Vampires Rule, this week's problem is pretty easy to spot. Choosing to start the New England Patriots defense in a tough fantasy matchup... let's attempt to play with a full deck of cards next time?