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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
LarryDavidShrimp
7-8-1 93
109.51
 
VS
proj
bunkstraps
49 7-9
68.76

LarryDavidShrimp come up short of projections, find way to beat bunkstraps, 93-49

Both teams failed to rise to the occasion, falling short of their projected point totals, but LarryDavidShrimp did enough to get the best of bunkstraps. Predicted to win 110-69, LarryDavidShrimp earned a 93-49 win over bunkstraps. LarryDavidShrimp earned a 33-point lead on Saturday behind 33 points from Davante Adams (10 Rec, 114 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Jonathan Taylor (108 Rush Yds) and never looked back. Jalen Hurts (199 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Ezekiel Elliott (37 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) were the leaders for bunkstraps in the loss. This marks the second time this season LarryDavidShrimp have taken down bunkstraps, after falling 98-88 in their last matchup. LarryDavidShrimp improve to 7-8-1 for the season, while bunkstraps fall to 7-9.

Matchup Timeline

  LarryDavidShrimp   bunkstraps

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Buccaneers defense (6 Pts Allowed, 273 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) scored 16 points against the Panthers in Week 16. Their scoring output was 79% more than their 8.94-point projection and was much higher than their 8.13-point season scoring average. The Buccaneers defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Jets next week.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

LarryDavidShrimp
Points
% of total points 93
1
Davante Adams
WR
23
13.71
24.7%
2
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
16
8.94
17.2%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
14
9.58
15.1%
4
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
14
23.17
15.1%
bunkstraps
Points
% of total points 49
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
21
25.52
42.9%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
15
13.16
30.6%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
8
9.84
16.3%
4
Tyler Higbee
TE
4
6.33
8.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Jonathan Taylor had a 43-yard run for LarryDavidShrimp to contribute to a 33-0 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Jalen Hurts had a 46-yard pass for bunkstraps, who trailed 52-28 after the early games.
Monday
Tua Tagovailoa had a 40-yard pass for LarryDavidShrimp on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  LarryDavidShrimp   bunkstraps

StatSmack

LarryDavidShrimp are over .500 versus bunkstraps this season, with a record of 2-1.
They're not even trying that hard. LarryDavidShrimp have a winning record vs bunkstraps this season despite scoring less against them on average (99.33) than their season average (111.88).
We heard scoring helps you win. bunkstraps need some help then, averaging just 94.63 versus LarryDavidShrimp's 111.88.
Even the computers think LarryDavidShrimp have better players. Their projected average points is higher (120.48) than bunkstraps (100.75).
Once LarryDavidShrimp put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than bunkstraps (3 vs 2).
By position, LarryDavidShrimp have outscored bunkstraps at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
LarryDavidShrimp has a higher average scoring margin (5) than bunkstraps this season (-19).
The starters for LarryDavidShrimp had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for bunkstraps (1).
Hey bunkstraps, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

LarryDavidShrimp
We do appreciate the confidence this past week, LarryDavidShrimp. Starting not one, but TWO players with zero points (Hunter Henry and James Conner), while still earning a win... talk about arrogant! All we ask is to please limit those flashy shenanigans to the regular season. Can you imagine how silly we'd look if we let it happen in the playoffs?
bunkstraps
Hey, it's possible that bunkstraps may be a better GM in the NFL than in fantasy football. Seeing only six total targets in Week 16, their two wide receivers apparently made the bulk of their contributions by blocking downfield and running decoy routes.