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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Dragonflies
13-3 123.73
134.15
 
VS
proj
Necessary Roughness
103.82 9-7
145.9

Necessary Roughness fall short of predictions, succumb to Dragonflies, 123.73-103.82

Necessary Roughness were unable to rise to the occasion, as Dragonflies emerged victorious with a 123.73-103.82 win. Dragonflies never trailed in this one after earning a 4.00-point lead on Thursday behind Zach Cunningham. Jalen Hurts (22.65 points) and De'Vondre Campbell (12) did everything they could for Necessary Roughness in the loss. This marks the third time this season Dragonflies have beaten Necessary Roughness, after winning 131.78-119.78 in their last matchup. Dragonflies (13-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Necessary Roughness will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 9-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Dragonflies   Necessary Roughness

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 2.61 points, Oliver nearly doubled that amount by scoring 5 points as the Bills beat the Patriots 33-21. He made 4 tackles and recorded a sack to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Dragonflies this week. Next week, Oliver will go up against the Falcons.
Ed Oliver

Top Player Comparison

Dragonflies
Points
% of total points 123.73
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
30.9
32.09
25%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
24.4
11.94
19.7%
3
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
15.2
15.95
12.3%
4
Jake Elliott
K
13.93
11.95
11.3%
Necessary Roughness
Points
% of total points 103.82
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
22.65
25.79
21.8%
2
De'Vondre Campbell
LB
12
5.72
11.6%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
10.1
9.43
9.7%
4
Aaron Donald
DT
7
3.86
6.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jalen Hurts had a 46-yard pass for Necessary Roughness, who trailed 81.93-56.55 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, Dragonflies emerged with a 121.73-81.92 lead. For Dragonflies, Patrick Mahomes had a 50-yard pass. DK Metcalf made the highlight reel for Necessary Roughness with a 41-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Dragonflies   Necessary Roughness

StatSmack

Dragonflies are undefeated versus Necessary Roughness this season, with a record of 3-0.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Necessary Roughness this season, Dragonflies have averaged more points (142.96) than they usually score this season (127.66).
We heard scoring helps you win. Necessary Roughness need some help then, averaging just 115.4 versus Dragonflies's 127.66.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Dragonflies (13-3) have a better record than Necessary Roughness (9-7).
Once Dragonflies put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Necessary Roughness (8 vs 6).
Dragonflies should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Necessary Roughness (5 vs 2).
By position, Dragonflies have outscored Necessary Roughness at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
Dragonflies has a higher average scoring margin (14) than Necessary Roughness this season (11).
Dragonflies are in the playoffs. Necessary Roughness are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about Necessary Roughness this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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