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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Ratdogs
8-7 126.5
108.71
 
VS
proj
Die Happy
111.28 11-4
128.18

Ratdogs defeat Die Happy, 126.50-111.28

Ratdogs exceeded their projected point total, earning a 126.50-111.28 win over Die Happy, who fell short of projections. Ratdogs took an early 17.10-point lead on Thursday. Die Happy bounced back to take the lead on Saturday, powered by Aaron Rodgers (33.98 points) and Davante Adams (23.4). Unphased, Ratdogs pulled it together later that afternoon, as Joe Burrow (57.1 points) and Matt Gay (12) put them back ahead for good. This marks the first time this season Ratdogs have knocked off Die Happy, after falling 128.9-65.28 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  Ratdogs   Die Happy

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Burrow (525 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 11 Rush Yds) scored 57.1 points in a 41-21 win over the Ravens in Week 16. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 25.66-point projection and was much higher than his 18.31-point season scoring average. Burrow ranks #10 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Joe Burrow

Top Player Comparison

Ratdogs
Points
% of total points 126.5
1
Joe Burrow
QB
57.1
25.66
45.1%
2
Deebo Samuel
WR
17.1
11.1
13.5%
3
Matt Gay
K
12
8.28
9.5%
4
Antonio Gibson
RB
11.8
11.24
9.3%
Die Happy
Points
% of total points 111.28
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
33.98
33.58
30.5%
2
Davante Adams
WR
23.4
14.36
21%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
11.6
12.97
10.4%
4
Najee Harris
RB
11
14
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Deebo Samuel had a 56-yard catch for Ratdogs, helping the team to a 17.10-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Joe Burrow had a 68-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass for Ratdogs, contributing to a 112.80-80.28 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Ratdogs   Die Happy

StatSmack

You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Die Happy has left more points on the bench this season (728.32) than Ratdogs (479.68).
Ratdogs see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than Die Happy (0).
Ratdogs don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Die Happy (0 vs 1).
By position, Ratdogs have outscored Die Happy at RB, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Ratdogs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Die Happy (0).
Hey Die Happy, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Ratdogs
Infinite hours in the film room and in practice. 11 guys in the huddle, all on the same page. Each and every route, every single pass, planned meticulously and executed to perfection. The final result? A whopping 37 completions on 46 attempts... good enough for an 80 percent completion percentage for Joe Burrow this past week. That Ravens secondary didn't know what hit 'em!.
Die Happy
As we turn the page to 2022, our coaching staff is super excited to get back out there again next year. Follow the Yahoo! Experts throughout the offseason for the best takes in the biz, and don't let that pesky agent of yours talk you into holding out of the next fantasy season!