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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Jack & Diet
10-6 173.92
157.41
 
VS
proj
Slow Clap
148.74 10-5
137.54

Jack & Diet beat expectations, defeat Slow Clap in 173.92-148.74 landslide

Jack & Diet showed up, cruising to a 173.92-148.74 win over Slow Clap. Slow Clap grabbed a 3.10-point lead on Thursday, but Jack & Diet held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Justin Jackson (33.2 points) and Patrick Mahomes (28.32). Davante Adams (30.4 points) and Sony Michel (27.5) were the leading scorers for Slow Clap in the loss. This marks the second time this season Jack & Diet have gotten the best of Slow Clap, after falling 238.2-133.92 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  Jack & Diet   Slow Clap

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 17 points, Smith scored 44.9% more than his 11.73-point projection as the Eagles beat the Giants 34-10. He caught 5 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Jack & Diet this week. In Week 17, Smith and the Eagles will square off against the Football Team.
DeVonta Smith

Top Player Comparison

Jack & Diet
Points
% of total points 173.92
1
Justin Jackson
RB
33.2
17.75
19.1%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
28.32
30.36
16.3%
3
Rashaad Penny
RB
23.5
17.46
13.5%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
18.5
14.99
10.6%
Slow Clap
Points
% of total points 148.74
1
Davante Adams
WR
30.4
19.08
20.4%
2
Sony Michel
RB
27.5
15.12
18.5%
3
Mark Andrews
TE
25.5
11.63
17.1%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
21.54
25.99
14.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
DeVonta Smith had a 46-yard catch for Jack & Diet, helping the team to a 93.40-89.70 lead.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Jack & Diet became the proud owner of a 160.92-133.24 lead. For Jack & Diet, Patrick Mahomes had a 50-yard pass. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for Slow Clap with a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 24-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Jack & Diet   Slow Clap

StatSmack

Slow Clap have a losing record against Jack & Diet this season, with a record of 1-2.
This isn't a fluke. In three games vs Slow Clap this season, Jack & Diet have averaged more points (160.71) than they usually score this season (147.86).
Even the machines think Jack & Diet have better players. Their projected average points is higher (166.61) than Slow Clap (147.73).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Jack & Diet has left fewer points on the bench this season (583.84) than Slow Clap (650.46).
Once Jack & Diet put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Slow Clap (8 vs 7).
Jack & Diet don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Slow Clap (0 vs 1).
By position, Jack & Diet have outscored Slow Clap at QB, RB, and K this season.
Hey Slow Clap, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Jack & Diet
Well done, Jack & Diet. Good job assembling a lineup that nearly recorded 174 points in Week 16.
Slow Clap
Luckily, this week's problem isn't exactly rocket science, Slow Clap. Starting James Conner in a tough fantasy matchup... let's attempt to move forward with a full deck of cards next time?