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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 17
Weekly
Grade
Grade
WannaBes
14-3 111.46
118.04
VS
proj
Owen Sixteen
110.52
9-8
113.23
WannaBes beat Owen Sixteen for fifth straight win in 111.46-110.52 struggle
WannaBes extended their win streak to five games with a narrow win over Owen Sixteen, eking out a 111.46-110.52 victory. Owen Sixteen had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. WannaBes led 109.26-108.52 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 2 points from Chase McLaughlin on Monday night for Owen Sixteen. Patrick Mahomes (259 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 25 Rush Yds) and Eli Mitchell (119 Rush Yds, 11 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the top scorers for WannaBes in the win. This marks the third time this season WannaBes have taken down Owen Sixteen, after winning 84.3-77.12 in their last matchup.
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Matchup Timeline
WannaBes
Owen Sixteen
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
Against the Giants in Week 17, Montgomery scored 19.1 points to beat his 12.81-point projection. He racked up 81 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on WannaBes this week.
David Montgomery
Top Player Comparison
WannaBes
Points
% of total points 111.46
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
20.86
24.86
18.7%
2
Eli Mitchell
RB
20
11.58
17.9%
3
David Montgomery
RB
19.1
12.81
17.1%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
16
16.75
14.4%
Owen Sixteen
Points
% of total points 110.52
1
DK Metcalf
WR
24.9
11.25
22.5%
2
Devin Singletary
RB
24
11.26
21.7%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
20.32
24.34
18.4%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
13
12.03
11.8%
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass for WannaBes, who trailed 54.20-53.96 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Deebo Samuel had a 45-yard touchdown catch for WannaBes to contribute to a 109.26-86.90 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Owen Sixteen, who trailed 109.26-108.52 after Sunday Night Football.
Points By Position
WannaBes
Owen Sixteen
StatSmack
Owen Sixteen haven't won a single game against WannaBes this season, with a record of 0-3.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Owen Sixteen this season, WannaBes have averaged more points (108.95) than they usually score this season (103.22).
WannaBes are on fire, with victories in five straight weeks.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" WannaBes (14-3) have a better record than Owen Sixteen (9-8).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Owen Sixteen has left more points on the bench this season (925.38) than WannaBes (649.2).
WannaBes don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Owen Sixteen (8 vs 4).
WannaBes see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Owen Sixteen (0).
WannaBes are clutch masters, with more close wins than Owen Sixteen (2 vs 0).
WannaBes should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Owen Sixteen (8 vs 4).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Owen Sixteen - they’ve made more transactions (2) than WannaBes (1) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, WannaBes have outscored Owen Sixteen at RB and DEF this season.
WannaBes don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 17 points, highest in the league.
The starters for WannaBes had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Owen Sixteen (1).
Hey Owen Sixteen, maybe you'll have better luck next year!
Coach Talk
WannaBes
These types of close victories can be paramount for locker room chemistry. Persevering in the face of adversity and triumphing as a tight-knit unit... expect WannaBes to carry some positive momentum into Week 18.
Owen Sixteen
Ugh, talk about under-utilized: As a group, the starting RBs for Owen Sixteen collectively logged three catches on just four measly targets this past week.