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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
rayray
11-4 156.7
193.79
 
VS
proj
Least Managed Team
115.25 8-8
119.56

rayray beat Least Managed Team for fourth straight win, 156.70-115.25

rayray extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought victory over Least Managed Team, emerging victorious with a 156.70-115.25 win. rayray never trailed in this one after grabbing a 22.6-point lead on Saturday behind Jonathan Taylor. Mark Andrews (8 Rec, 125 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Cooper Kupp (10 Rec, 109 Rec Yds) did their part for Least Managed Team in the loss. This marks the first time this season rayray have taken down Least Managed Team, after falling 188.95-154.7 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  rayray   Least Managed Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Buccaneers defense allowed only 6 points, surrendered 273 yards, and intercepted a pass in a 32-6 win over the Panthers. In doing so, they put up 32 points and nearly doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on rayray this week. In Week 17, the Buccaneers will play the Jets.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

rayray
Points
% of total points 156.7
1
Sony Michel
RB
34.6
17.51
22.1%
2
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
32
16.02
20.4%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
22.6
32.64
14.4%
4
Dalton Schultz
TE
22.2
12.69
14.2%
Least Managed Team
Points
% of total points 115.25
1
Mark Andrews
TE
26.5
13.3
23%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
21.7
25.5
18.8%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
20
12.29
17.4%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
15.1
14.13
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Jonathan Taylor had a 43-yard run for rayray, contributing to a 22.60-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Tom Brady had a 62-yard pass for rayray, contributing to a 122.00-90.15 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
DK Metcalf had a 41-yard touchdown catch for Least Managed Team, while Jerry Jeudy had a 40-yard catch for the team, who trailed 126.50-115.25 after the late afternoon action.

Points By Position

  rayray   Least Managed Team

StatSmack

rayray are looking unstoppable, with victories in four straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. rayray are doing a better job of that, averaging 174.52 versus Least Managed Team's 151.28.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. rayray (11-4) have a better record than Least Managed Team (8-8).
Even the machines think rayray have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (182.1) than Least Managed Team (154.7).
rayray don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Least Managed Team (3 vs 2).
rayray have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Least Managed Team (1 vs 0).
By position, rayray have outscored Least Managed Team at QB, RB, K, and IDP this season.
rayray don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Least Managed Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

rayray
Deploying a starting crew that won by more than 41 points this past week... we consider that to be a job well done.
Least Managed Team
Fortunately, Least Managed Team, this week's problem is pretty easy to diagnose. Choosing to start Dalvin Cook, Calvin Ridley, and D'Andre Swift in a tough fantasy matchup... let's attempt to play with a full deck of cards next time.