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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
out
7-8 118.83
101.97
 
VS
proj
Michael's Majestic Team
94.74 3-13
110.86

out hand Michael's Majestic Team fourth straight loss, 118.83-94.74

out secured a 118.83-94.74 win to hand Michael's Majestic Team their fourth straight loss. out grabbed an early 10.33-point lead on Thursday. Michael's Majestic Team came back to take the lead on Saturday, powered by Nick Chubb (26.9 points) and Isaiah Rodgers (5.5). Not to be deterred, out pulled it together later that afternoon, as David Montgomery (20.1 points) and Diontae Johnson (12.1) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the second time this season out have taken down Michael's Majestic Team, after winning 103.03-100.07 in their last matchup. out improve to 7-8 for the season, while Michael's Majestic Team fall to 3-13.

Matchup Timeline

  out   Michael's Majestic Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Burrow overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 41.1 points against his 22.73-point projection. During a 41-21 win over the Ravens, he passed for 525 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 11 yards. Burrow ranks #10 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Joe Burrow

Top Player Comparison

out
Points
% of total points 118.83
1
Joe Burrow
QB
41.1
22.73
34.6%
2
David Montgomery
RB
20.1
12.63
16.9%
3
Dalton Schultz
TE
18.2
10.37
15.3%
4
Ryan Succop
K
16
9.14
13.5%
Michael's Majestic Team
Points
% of total points 94.74
1
Nick Chubb
RB
26.9
12.51
28.4%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
18
14.19
19%
3
Jalen Hurts
QB
17.66
22.6
18.6%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
9.24
14.2
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Michael's Majestic Team who owned the lead, 82.96-68.43. For out, Joe Burrow had a 68-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass. Jalen Hurts made the highlight reel for Michael's Majestic Team with a 46-yard pass.

Points By Position

  out   Michael's Majestic Team

StatSmack

They're not even trying that hard. out have a winning record vs Michael's Majestic Team this season despite averaging fewer points against them (110.93) than their average (127.52).
Michael's Majestic Team would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. out are doing a better job of that, averaging 127.52 versus Michael's Majestic Team's 100.87.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" out (7-8) have a better record than Michael's Majestic Team (3-13).
Even the computers think out have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (133.21) than Michael's Majestic Team (103.99).
out don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Michael's Majestic Team (4 vs 0).
out are clutch masters, with more close wins than Michael's Majestic Team (1 vs 0).
By position, out have outscored Michael's Majestic Team at RB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
out has a higher average scoring margin (0) than Michael's Majestic Team this season (-33).
The starters for out had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Michael's Majestic Team (1).
Hey Michael's Majestic Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

out
This sport is all about creating mismatches. Thanks to a solid display from Joe Burrow, we doubled up Michael's Majestic Team at the quarterback position this past week (41.1 points to 17.66). Burrow orchestrated a big win over the Ravens, going 37-of-46 for 525 yards and four passing TDs.
Michael's Majestic Team
Fortunately, Michael's Majestic Team, this week's problem was pretty easy to diagnose. Starting Michael Thomas in a fantasy matchup where your opposition put up nearly 119 points... let's try to move forward with a full deck of cards next time.