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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Richie Rich
12-4 146.58
136.62
 
VS
proj
Dem boyz
103.66 7-9
135.87

Richie Rich hand Dem boyz third consecutive loss, 146.58-103.66

Richie Rich came out on top with a 146.58-103.66 win to hand Dem boyz their third consecutive loss. Dem boyz earned a 14.48-point lead on Thursday, but Richie Rich held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Justin Jackson (64 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 98 Rec Yds) and the Dallas Cowboys defense (14 Pts Allowed, 257 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers). Kyle Pitts (6 Rec, 102 Rec Yds) and Brandon Aiyuk (4 Rec, 40 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Dem boyz in the loss. This marks the second time this season Richie Rich have taken down Dem boyz, after winning 157.68-153.44 in their last matchup. Richie Rich improve to 12-4 for the season, while Dem boyz fall to 7-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Richie Rich   Dem boyz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cowboys defense overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 24 points against their 9.03-point projection. In a 56-14 win over the Football Team, they allowed 14 points, surrendered 257 yards, and intercepted 2 passes. The Cowboys defense ranks #51 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Richie Rich
Points
% of total points 146.58
1
Justin Jackson
RB
34.2
14.22
23.3%
2
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
24
9.03
16.4%
3
Ronald Jones II
RB
16.1
13.82
11%
4
Najee Harris
RB
16
17.03
10.9%
Dem boyz
Points
% of total points 103.66
1
Kyle Pitts
TE
16.2
13.97
15.6%
2
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
14.48
14.36
14%
3
Tom Brady
QB
14.38
19.44
13.9%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
13.7
16.8
13.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Jonathan Taylor had a 43-yard run for Dem boyz, helping the team to a 38.98-11.80 lead.
Sunday Early
Tom Brady had a 62-yard pass for Dem boyz, while Younghoe Koo had a 53-yard field goal for the team, who trailed 92.34-91.36 after the early round of games.
Sunday Night
Michael Gallup had a 40-yard catch for Dem boyz, who trailed 146.58-103.66 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Richie Rich   Dem boyz

StatSmack

Richie Rich are over .500 against Dem boyz this season, with a record of 2-1.
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Dem boyz. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Dem boyz need some help then, averaging just 127.68 versus Richie Rich's 143.25.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Richie Rich (12-4) have a better record than Dem boyz (7-9).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Dem boyz has left more points on the bench this season (846.54) than Richie Rich (643.24).
Richie Rich don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Dem boyz (5 vs 2).
Richie Rich have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Dem boyz (2 vs 0).
Richie Rich should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Dem boyz (11 vs 6).
By position, Richie Rich have outscored Dem boyz at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Richie Rich don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 25 points, highest in the league.
Hey Dem boyz, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Richie Rich
You know, the key to football is exploiting the mismatches. Thanks to some stellar yardage production from our running backs, our team created a noticeable disparity this week. Our three backfield starters put up 158 more total yards than the RBs of Dem boyz (353 yards from scrimmage to 195), and we ended up royally dominating them at the position, 66.3 points to 25.5.
Dem boyz
As we turn the page to 2022, our coaching staff is champing at the bit to get back out there again next year. Follow the Yahoo! Fantasy Experts throughout the offseason for news and player developments, and don't let your agent talk you out of reporting to training camp on time!