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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Rick's Team
12-4 130
105.47
 
VS
proj
Big Blue
100 9-7
108.97

Rick's Team defeat Big Blue for third straight win in 130-100 drubbing

Rick's Team extended their win streak to three games with a convincing victory over Big Blue, rolling to a 130-100 win. Big Blue took an 18-point lead on Thursday, but Rick's Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the Dallas Cowboys defense, who allowed 14 points, surrendered 257 yards, and intercepted 2 passes for 29 points, and Joe Mixon, who racked up 135 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns (25 points). Tee Higgins (31 points) and Aaron Rodgers (20) led the way for Big Blue in the loss. This marks the third time this season Rick's Team have taken down Big Blue, after falling 133-122 in their last matchup. Rick's Team (12-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Big Blue will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 9-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Rick's Team   Big Blue

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cowboys defense overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 29 points against their 11.84-point projection. During a 56-14 win over the Football Team, they allowed 14 points, surrendered 257 yards, and intercepted 2 passes. The Cowboys defense ranks #51 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Rick's Team
Points
% of total points 130
1
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
29
11.84
22.3%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
25
11.06
19.2%
3
Justin Herbert
QB
19
22.88
14.6%
4
Mark Andrews
TE
18
8.1
13.8%
Big Blue
Points
% of total points 100
1
Tee Higgins
WR
31
9.42
31%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
20
22.74
20%
3
Deebo Samuel
WR
18
9.83
18%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
10
18.78
10%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Deebo Samuel had a 56-yard catch for Big Blue to contribute to an 18-0 lead for Big Blue.
Saturday
Jonathan Taylor had a 43-yard run for Big Blue, helping the team to a 48-8 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Big Blue boasted a 100-90 lead. For Rick's Team, Joe Mixon had a 52-yard catch. Tee Higgins made the highlight reel for Big Blue with a 52-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Rick's Team   Big Blue

StatSmack

Rick's Team are up in wins against Big Blue this season, with a record of 3-1.
You shouldn't be surprised. In four games vs Big Blue this season, Rick's Team have averaged more points (117.75) than they usually score this season (105.38).
Rick's Team are looking unstoppable, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Rick's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 105.38 versus Big Blue's 96.19.
Once Rick's Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Big Blue (6 vs 5).
Rick's Team laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Big Blue (0).
Rick's Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than Big Blue (1 vs 0).
Rick's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Big Blue (7 vs 4).
By position, Rick's Team have outscored Big Blue at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Rick's Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 12 points, third-highest in the league.
Rick's Team are in the playoffs. Big Blue are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about Big Blue this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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