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Week 18

Weekly
Grade
Melissa's Legit Team
5-13 77
73.29
 
VS
proj
Big Blue
75 9-9
78.61

Despite top scorer Samuel, Big Blue fall to Melissa's Legit Team in 77-75 squeaker

Deebo Samuel racked up 23 points for Big Blue, the best total in the matchup and sixth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Melissa's Legit Team, who eked out a 77-75 victory. Big Blue had a chance to come from behind on Sunday night, but it wasn't to be. Melissa's Legit Team led 77-66 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 5 points from Keenan Allen on Sunday night for Big Blue. Melissa's Legit Team were led by Russell Wilson (238 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Antonio Gibson (146 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). This marks the first time this season Melissa's Legit Team have beaten Big Blue, after falling 88-70 in their last matchup. Melissa's Legit Team finish the season at 5-13, while Big Blue end the campaign at 9-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Melissa's Legit Team   Big Blue

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Koo overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 9 points against his 5.67-point projection. During a 30-20 loss to the Saints, he made both of his FG attempts.
Younghoe Koo

Top Player Comparison

Melissa's Legit Team
Points
% of total points 77
1
Russell Wilson
QB
24
19.18
31.2%
2
Antonio Gibson
RB
20
9.16
26%
3
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
10
7.32
13%
4
Younghoe Koo
K
9
5.67
11.7%
Big Blue
Points
% of total points 75
1
Deebo Samuel
WR
23
10.37
30.7%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
13
12.11
17.3%
3
Rob Gronkowski
TE
13
8.57
17.3%
4
Tyler Bass
K
9
8.68
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 29-yard touchdown pass for Big Blue, who trailed 33-21 after the early games.
Sunday Late
There were several players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after all the plays were accounted for, Melissa's Legit Team had a 77-66 lead. Russell Wilson had a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass for Melissa's Legit Team, while Younghoe Koo had a 54-yard field goal. Meanwhile, Deebo Samuel had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard catch for Big Blue, while Rob Gronkowski had a 42-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Melissa's Legit Team   Big Blue
Standings Update
Well, that's a wrap for the season. Let's take one last look at where these teams finished up before pivoting to next year.
Melissa's Legit Team
Melissa's Legit Team finished the season averaging 73 points per game, 2nd-lowest in the league, placing them 7th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Russell Wilson
MVP
3113 Pass Yds, 25 Pass TDs, 183 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Ezekiel Elliott
Best Drafted
1002 Rush Yds, 10 Rush TDs, 287 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Best Acquisition
Big Blue
Big Blue ended the season averaging 95 points per game, 3rd-best in the league, placing them 5th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Jonathan Taylor
MVP
1811 Rush Yds, 18 Rush TDs, 360 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Aaron Rodgers
Best Drafted
4115 Pass Yds, 37 Pass TDs, 101 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Deebo Samuel
Best Acquisition
365 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs, 1405 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs

StatSmack

Melissa's Legit Team laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Big Blue (0).
Melissa's Legit Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Big Blue (2 vs 0).
By position, Melissa's Legit Team have outscored Big Blue at TE and K this season.
Hey Big Blue, maybe you'll have better luck next year!