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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
Pigskin Pimps XX
12-4 145.8
85.9
 
VS
proj
49erFaithful
82.71 11-5
109.73

Pigskin Pimps XX knock off 49erFaithful in 145.80-82.71 drubbing

Pigskin Pimps XX beat their projected point total, rolling to a 145.80-82.71 victory over 49erFaithful, who fell short of projections. There wasn't much drama in the matchup, as Pigskin Pimps XX jumped out to a 52.59-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout efforts from Ja'Marr Chase (40.05 points) and Tom Brady (36.4). Patrick Mahomes (259 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 25 Rush Yds) and Eli Mitchell (119 Rush Yds, 11 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the top scorers for 49erFaithful in the loss. This marks the first time this season Pigskin Pimps XX have knocked off 49erFaithful, after falling 121.07-69.76 in their last matchup. Pigskin Pimps XX finish the season with a record of 12-4, while 49erFaithful end the campaign at 11-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Pigskin Pimps XX   49erFaithful

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Chiefs in Week 17, Chase caught 11 passes for 266 yards and 3 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 40.05 points and scored more than 5 times his scoring projection, the second-highest percent increase of any player in the league this season.
Ja'Marr Chase

Top Player Comparison

Pigskin Pimps XX
Points
% of total points 145.8
1
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
40.05
7.87
27.5%
2
Tom Brady
QB
36.4
29.57
25%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
22.95
8.54
15.7%
4
Chris Boswell
K
17
7.83
11.7%
49erFaithful
Points
% of total points 82.71
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
23.61
28.94
28.5%
2
Eli Mitchell
RB
14
7.69
16.9%
3
Daniel Carlson
K
13
8.84
15.7%
4
Deebo Samuel
WR
10.85
10.49
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Pigskin Pimps XX had a 99.40-46.81 lead. Ja'Marr Chase had a 72-yard touchdown catch and a 69-yard touchdown catch for Pigskin Pimps XX, while Tom Brady had a 33-yard touchdown pass. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for 49erFaithful with a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Deebo Samuel had a 45-yard touchdown catch for 49erFaithful, who trailed 125.35-81.31 after the late afternoon round of games.
Monday
Chris Boswell had a 50-yard field goal for Pigskin Pimps XX on Monday night, helping to pad the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Pigskin Pimps XX   49erFaithful
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were eagerly awaiting our draft grades, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Pigskin Pimps XX
Pigskin Pimps XX completed the season averaging 99.16 points per game, highest in the league, placing them in first place at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
4990 Pass Yds, 40 Pass TDs
Ja'Marr Chase
Best Drafted
79 Rec, 1429 Rec Yds, 13 Rec TDs
Chris Boswell
Best Acquisition
33-37 FG, 56 long, 26-28 XP
49erFaithful
49erFaithful completed the regular season 2nd in the standings after averaging 95.73 points per game, 3rd-best in the league.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
4569 Pass Yds, 35 Pass TDs, 327 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Deebo Samuel
Best Drafted
320 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 1310 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Dal Defense
Best Acquisition
20.8 Avg Pts Allowed, 353.3 Avg Yds Allowed, 33 Turnovers

StatSmack

Once Pigskin Pimps XX put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than 49erFaithful (7 vs 5).
Pigskin Pimps XX see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than 49erFaithful (0).
Pigskin Pimps XX are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than 49erFaithful (0 vs 1).
By position, Pigskin Pimps XX have outscored 49erFaithful at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Pigskin Pimps XX don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Pigskin Pimps XX had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for 49erFaithful (3).
Hey 49erFaithful, maybe you'll have better luck next year!