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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
Lords of Burttown
10-7 142.15
121.2
 
VS
proj
Texas Blitz
91 10-6
117.56

Lords of Burttown defy projections, knock off Texas Blitz in 142.15-91.00 landslide

Lords of Burttown exceeded expectations, rolling to a 142.15-91.00 victory over Texas Blitz, who fell short of projections. The matchup was over almost as soon as it started, as Lords of Burttown jumped out to a 37.15-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 34.8 points from David Montgomery (64 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 17 Rec Yds) and Damien Harris (35 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 12 Rec Yds). Justin Herbert (24.05 points) and Davante Adams (19.6) were the leaders for Texas Blitz in the loss. This marks the second time this season Lords of Burttown have gotten the best of Texas Blitz, after winning 113.8-79.9 in their last matchup. Lords of Burttown end the season with a record of 10-7, while Texas Blitz finish the campaign at 10-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Lords of Burttown   Texas Blitz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Boswell (4-4 FG, 50 long, 2-2 XP) scored 17 points against the Browns in Week 17. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.19-point projection and was much higher than his 9.87-point season scoring average.
Chris Boswell

Top Player Comparison

Lords of Burttown
Points
% of total points 142.15
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
27.2
31.99
19.1%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
19.55
13.52
13.8%
3
David Montgomery
RB
18.1
12.81
12.7%
4
Chris Boswell
K
17
8.19
12%
Texas Blitz
Points
% of total points 91
1
Justin Herbert
QB
24.05
29.58
26.4%
2
Davante Adams
WR
19.6
16.65
21.5%
3
Sony Michel
RB
15.9
14.15
17.5%
4
Matt Prater
K
15
8.09
16.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for Texas Blitz, while Matt Prater had a 53-yard field goal for the team, who trailed 97.95-64.30 after the late afternoon slate.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Lords of Burttown to contribute to a 125.15-91.00 lead for the team.
Monday
Chris Boswell had a 50-yard field goal for Lords of Burttown on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Lords of Burttown   Texas Blitz
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were all gathered together for the draft, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Lords of Burttown
Lords of Burttown completed the season averaging 120.31 points per game, best in the league, placing them 4th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Aaron Rodgers
MVP
3977 Pass Yds, 35 Pass TDs
Austin Ekeler
Best Drafted
847 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 612 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Justin Jackson
Best Acquisition
344 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 178 Rec Yds
Texas Blitz
Texas Blitz completed the season with the league's 4th-most points average (107.12 ppg), placing them 2nd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Justin Herbert
MVP
4631 Pass Yds, 35 Pass TDs, 301 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Davante Adams
Best Drafted
117 Rec, 1498 Rec Yds, 11 Rec TDs
Mac Jones
Best Acquisition
3540 Pass Yds, 21 Pass TDs, 125 Rush Yds

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Texas Blitz, Lords of Burttown averaged more points (127.98) than they usually score (120.31).
We heard scoring helps you win. Lords of Burttown are doing a better job of that, averaging 120.31 versus Texas Blitz's 107.12.
Even the machines think Lords of Burttown have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (119.05) than Texas Blitz (112.26).
Once Lords of Burttown put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Texas Blitz (8 vs 5).
Lords of Burttown should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Texas Blitz (9 vs 7).
Lords of Burttown have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Texas Blitz (70 vs 58).
By position, Lords of Burttown have outscored Texas Blitz at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Lords of Burttown don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 12 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Texas Blitz, maybe you'll have better luck next year!