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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
Dr.P
12-5 145.54
113.58
 
VS
proj
G-Phins
128.76 8-9
113.23

Dr.P hand G-Phins third consecutive loss, 145.54-128.76

Dr.P came out on top with a 145.54-128.76 victory to hand G-Phins their third straight loss. Dr.P jumped out to a 29.98-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding showings from Joe Burrow (446 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 10 Rush Yds) and Darrel Williams (24.2) and never looked back. Braxton Berrios (21.7 points) and Patrick Mahomes (20.86) led the charge for G-Phins in the loss. This marks the second time this season Dr.P have gotten the best of G-Phins, after winning 128.54-109.98 in their last matchup. Dr.P end the season with a record of 12-5, while G-Phins finish the campaign at 8-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Dr.P   G-Phins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bears defense allowed only 3 points, surrendered 151 yards, and forced 4 turnovers in a 29-3 win over the Giants. In doing so, they put up 21 points to more-than-double their 8.55-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Dr.P this week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Dr.P
Points
% of total points 145.54
1
Joe Burrow
QB
34.84
21.59
23.9%
2
Darrel Williams
RB
24.2
10.34
16.6%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
21
8.55
14.4%
4
Justin Tucker
K
15
8.55
10.3%
G-Phins
Points
% of total points 128.76
1
Braxton Berrios
WR
21.7
8.95
16.9%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
20.86
24.86
16.2%
3
Eli Mitchell
RB
20
12.2
15.5%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
17.9
20.85
13.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Dr.P became the proud owner of a 121.54-91.56 lead. For Dr.P, Joe Burrow had a 72-yard touchdown pass and a 69-yard touchdown pass. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for G-Phins with a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Christian Kirk had a 43-yard catch for Dr.P, helping the team to a 132.44-111.56 lead.

Points By Position

  Dr.P   G-Phins
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were drafting these teams, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Dr.P
Dr.P completed the season averaging 108.86 points per game, 4th-best in the league, placing them atop the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Joe Burrow
MVP
4611 Pass Yds, 34 Pass TDs, 118 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Mark Andrews
Best Drafted
99 Rec, 1276 Rec Yds, 9 Rec TDs
Chi Defense
Best Acquisition
23.5 Avg Pts Allowed, 315.6 Avg Yds Allowed, 16 Turnovers
G-Phins
G-Phins completed the regular season 7th in the standings after averaging 107.25 points per game, 6th-best in the league.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
4569 Pass Yds, 35 Pass TDs, 327 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Jonathan Taylor
Best Drafted
1734 Rush Yds, 18 Rush TDs, 342 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Braxton Berrios
Best Acquisition
1053 Ret. Yds, 1 Ret. TD

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against G-Phins, Dr.P averaged more points (137.04) than they usually score (108.86).
G-Phins are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost three in a row.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Dr.P (12-5) have a better record than G-Phins (8-9).
Dr.P see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than G-Phins (0).
Dr.P are clutch masters, with more close wins than G-Phins (2 vs 1).
Dr.P should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than G-Phins (9 vs 7).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of G-Phins - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Dr.P (2) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Dr.P have outscored G-Phins at WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Dr.P don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 8 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Dr.P had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for G-Phins (2).
Hey G-Phins, maybe you'll have better luck next year!