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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
Michele's Team
11-6 122.74
121.74
 
VS
proj
Highway 41
111.52 8-9
125.34

Highway 41 fall to Michele's Team, 122.74-111.52

There's no easy way to put it, Highway 41 underdelivered, at least according to projections, as Michele's Team secured a 122.74-111.52 victory. Michele's Team never trailed in this one after earning a 23.8-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind David Montgomery (20.1 points) and Cooper Kupp (18.5). Kyler Murray (22.92 points) and Jonathan Taylor (17.9) did their part for Highway 41 in the loss. This marks the third time this season Michele's Team have gotten the best of Highway 41, after winning 108.2-91.18 in their last matchup. Michele's Team finish the season with a record of 11-6, while Highway 41 end the campaign at 8-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Michele's Team   Highway 41

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Ravens defense (20 Pts Allowed, 373 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 14 points against the Rams in Week 17. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 5.18-point projection and was much higher than their 5.06-point season scoring average.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Michele's Team
Points
% of total points 122.74
1
Dak Prescott
QB
23.04
23.98
18.8%
2
David Montgomery
RB
20.1
14.85
16.4%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
18.5
21.96
15.1%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
14
5.18
11.4%
Highway 41
Points
% of total points 111.52
1
Kyler Murray
QB
22.92
23.68
20.6%
2
Jonathan Taylor
RB
17.9
20.85
16.1%
3
Sony Michel
RB
17.4
14.95
15.6%
4
Rob Gronkowski
TE
15
12.53
13.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
There were multiple players with big-time plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Michele's Team who emerged with the lead, 122.74-102.72. Dak Prescott linked up with Michael Gallup for a 21-yard touchdown pass for Michele's Team. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray teamed up with Christian Kirk for a 43-yard pass for Highway 41. Murray also lit up the scoreboard with a 42-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Michele's Team   Highway 41
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.
Michele's Team
Michele's Team completed the season with the league's 6th-highest points average (103.53 ppg), placing them 5th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Cooper Kupp
MVP
138 Rec, 1829 Rec Yds, 15 Rec TDs
Dak Prescott
Best Drafted
4154 Pass Yds, 32 Pass TDs, 146 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Jaylen Waddle
Best Acquisition
99 Rec, 988 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Highway 41
Highway 41 finished the season with the league's 4th-highest points average (113.64 ppg), placing them 6th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Jonathan Taylor
MVP
1734 Rush Yds, 18 Rush TDs, 342 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Kyler Murray
Best Drafted
3547 Pass Yds, 23 Pass TDs, 388 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
Mike Williams
Best Acquisition
67 Rec, 1027 Rec Yds, 8 Rec TDs

StatSmack

Highway 41 haven't won a single game versus Michele's Team this season, with a record of 0-3.
You shouldn't be surprised. In three games vs Highway 41 this season, Michele's Team have averaged more points (122.35) than they usually score this season (103.53).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Michele's Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (721.64) than Highway 41 (775.22).
Michele's Team play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (1) than Highway 41 (2).
By position, Michele's Team have outscored Highway 41 at QB, RB, and K this season.
Michele's Team has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Highway 41 this season (-4).
Hey Highway 41, maybe you'll have better luck next year!