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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Steidle’s playas
8-8 125.15
100.22
 
VS
proj
Came From The Dope Game
110.6 8-8
129.18

Steidle’s playas knock off Came From The Dope Game, 125.15-110.60

Steidle’s playas rose to the occasion, securing a 125.15-110.60 win over Came From The Dope Game, who fell short of projections. Came From The Dope Game grabbed a 13-point lead on Saturday behind the Green Bay Packers defense, but Steidle’s playas held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Joe Mixon, who racked up 135 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns for 31.5 points, and the Dallas Cowboys defense, who allowed 14 points, surrendered 257 yards, and intercepted 2 passes (26 points). Jaylen Waddle (25.2 points) and Kyle Pitts (16.2) led the charge for Came From The Dope Game in the loss. This marks the first time this season Steidle’s playas have beaten Came From The Dope Game, after falling 123.8-123.7 in their last matchup. Steidle’s playas improve to 8-8 for the season, while Came From The Dope Game fall to 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Steidle’s playas   Came From The Dope Game

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Football Team in Week 16, the Cowboys defense scored 26 points to more-than-double their 9.21-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 Steidle’s playas this week. Next week, the Cowboys will battle the Cardinals.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Steidle’s playas
Points
% of total points 125.15
1
Joe Mixon
RB
31.5
14.05
25.2%
2
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
26
9.21
20.8%
3
Jalen Hurts
QB
20.65
24.94
16.5%
4
Diontae Johnson
WR
15.1
16.3
12.1%
Came From The Dope Game
Points
% of total points 110.6
1
Jaylen Waddle
WR
25.2
13.43
22.8%
2
Kyle Pitts
TE
16.2
13.97
14.6%
3
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
13
21.51
11.8%
4
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
13
7.41
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Steidle’s playas who took the lead, 84.05-58.80. Joe Mixon had a 52-yard catch for Steidle’s playas, while Jalen Hurts had a 46-yard pass. Dustin Hopkins made the highlight reel for Came From The Dope Game with a 50-yard field goal.
Monday
Tua Tagovailoa had a 40-yard pass for Came From The Dope Game.

Points By Position

  Steidle’s playas   Came From The Dope Game

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Steidle’s playas are doing a better job of that, averaging 146.79 versus Came From The Dope Game's 134.27.
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Steidle’s playas has left fewer points on the bench this season (458.4) than Came From The Dope Game (654.05).
Steidle’s playas don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Came From The Dope Game (4 vs 2).
Steidle’s playas see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Came From The Dope Game (1).
Steidle’s playas should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Came From The Dope Game (7 vs 5).
By position, Steidle’s playas have outscored Came From The Dope Game at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Steidle’s playas has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Came From The Dope Game this season (-5).
Hey Came From The Dope Game, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Steidle’s playas
Hey, we'll definitely take the win, Steidle’s playas! Having said that, if we want to take our performance to the next level, then here's one area where we can improve; our wide receivers were clearly outplayed this past week. Our receiving corps produced just 15.1 points in Week 16. The starting wideouts for Came From The Dope Game showed us how it's supposed to be done by putting up a score of 37.8.
Came From The Dope Game
Ugh, talk about under-utilized: The starting RBs for Came From The Dope Game collectively registered just a couple of catches on four measly targets this past week.