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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
StankWaffles
8-8 214
185.73
 
VS
proj
Da Bears
105 8-8
177.33

StankWaffles defeat Da Bears in 214-105 rout

StankWaffles brought their A game, cruising to a 214-105 win over Da Bears, who fell short of projections. StankWaffles took an early 5-point lead on Thursday. Da Bears came back to take the lead late afternoon Sunday, powered by Russell Wilson (44 points) and Diontae Johnson (17). Unphased, StankWaffles made a run later that night, as Dak Prescott (77 points) and the Dallas Cowboys defense (33) put them back in the lead once and for all. This marks the second time this season StankWaffles have beaten Da Bears, after falling 198-175 in their last matchup. StankWaffles will look to keep the streak alive in the Championship next week, while Da Bears attempt to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  StankWaffles   Da Bears

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cowboys defense scored 33 points against the Football Team in Week 16 to more-than-double their 16.24-point projection. They allowed 14 points, surrendered 257 yards, and intercepted 2 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on StankWaffles this week. In Week 17, the Cowboys will square off against the Cardinals.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

StankWaffles
Points
% of total points 214
1
Dak Prescott
QB
77
65.56
36%
2
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
33
16.24
15.4%
3
Chase Edmonds
RB
30
14.88
14%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
18
19.58
8.4%
Da Bears
Points
% of total points 105
1
Russell Wilson
QB
44
59.09
41.9%
2
Diontae Johnson
WR
17
15.77
16.2%
3
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
11
16.1
10.5%
4
Christian Kirk
WR
11
13.12
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 24-yard touchdown pass for Da Bears, while Brandon McManus had a 55-yard field goal, helping Da Bears to a 103-87 lead.
Sunday Night
Dak Prescott teamed up with Michael Gallup for a 40-yard pass for StankWaffles to contribute to a 214-103 lead for StankWaffles.

Points By Position

  StankWaffles   Da Bears

StatSmack

Da Bears are down in wins against StankWaffles this season, with a record of 1-2.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Da Bears this season, StankWaffles have averaged more points (196.33) than they usually score this season (177.94).
We heard scoring helps you win. StankWaffles are doing a better job of that, averaging 177.94 versus Da Bears's 156.44.
Even the machines think StankWaffles have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (192.6) than Da Bears (182.33).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. StankWaffles has left fewer points on the bench this season (1,276) than Da Bears (1,395).
Once StankWaffles put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Da Bears (3 vs 0).
By position, StankWaffles have outscored Da Bears at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
StankWaffles has a higher average scoring margin (12) than Da Bears this season (-11).
Hey Da Bears, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

StankWaffles
Good work deploying a starting crew that earned 214 points this past week. We took care of business and did what we had to do.
Da Bears
Wow, talk about under-utilized. The starting RBs for Da Bears collectively recorded just one measly target this past week.