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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
chris's Spectacular Team
8-8 1318.3
782.84
 
VS
proj
Excellence of Execution
1121.7 9-7
847.84

chris's Spectacular Team earn win over Excellence of Execution, 1,318.3-1,121.7

Both teams stepped up, but chris's Spectacular Team took down Excellence of Execution. Predicted to come up short by a score of 847.8-782.8, chris's Spectacular Team earned a 1,318.3-1,121.7 victory over Excellence of Execution. Excellence of Execution took a 57.8-point lead on Thursday, but chris's Spectacular Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Nick Chubb, who racked up 184 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 264.7 points, and Joe Burrow, who passed for 525 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 11 yards (235.9 points). Deebo Samuel (32 Rush Yds, 159 Rec Yds) and Justin Jackson (64 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 98 Rec Yds) did their part for Excellence of Execution in the loss. This marks the first time this season chris's Spectacular Team have taken down Excellence of Execution, after falling 682.2-558.6 in their last matchup. chris's Spectacular Team improve to 8-8 for the season, while Excellence of Execution fall to 9-7.

Matchup Timeline

  chris's Spectacular Team   Excellence of Execution

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Burrow (525 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 11 Rush Yds) scored 235.9 points in a 41-21 win over the Ravens in Week 16. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 106.43-point projection and was much higher than his 113.88-point season scoring average. Burrow ranks #10 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Joe Burrow

Top Player Comparison

chris's Spectacular Team
Points
% of total points 1318.3
1
Nick Chubb
RB
264.7
94.39
20.1%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
235.9
106.43
17.9%
3
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
184
87.74
14%
4
Najee Harris
RB
165.9
114.47
12.6%
Excellence of Execution
Points
% of total points 1121.7
1
Deebo Samuel
WR
257.5
84.34
23%
2
Justin Jackson
RB
223.1
105.47
19.9%
3
Rashaad Penny
RB
191.7
91.99
17.1%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
108.2
103.7
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Both teams had players with standout plays on Thursday, but it was Excellence of Execution who took the lead, 257.5-199.7. For chris's Spectacular Team, Jimmy Garoppolo had a 56-yard pass. Deebo Samuel made the highlight reel for Excellence of Execution with a 56-yard catch.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, after which chris's Spectacular Team became the proud owner of a 935.3-840.5 lead. For chris's Spectacular Team, Joe Burrow had a 68-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass. Jalen Hurts made the highlight reel for Excellence of Execution with a 46-yard pass.

Points By Position

  chris's Spectacular Team   Excellence of Execution

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. chris's Spectacular Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 915.94 versus Excellence of Execution's 801.5.
Excellence of Execution are like a set of bad ACLs. They've been blown out more times than chris's Spectacular Team (2 vs 1).
chris's Spectacular Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than Excellence of Execution (2 vs 1).
chris's Spectacular Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Excellence of Execution (12 vs 7).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Excellence of Execution - they’ve made more transactions (5) than chris's Spectacular Team (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, chris's Spectacular Team have outscored Excellence of Execution at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
chris's Spectacular Team has a higher average scoring margin (50) than Excellence of Execution this season (3).
The starters for chris's Spectacular Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Excellence of Execution (2).
Hey Excellence of Execution, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

chris's Spectacular Team
Props to you, chris's Spectacular Team. Fielding a starting crew that earned more than 1,318 points in Week 16.
Excellence of Execution
As we turn the page to 2022, our coaching staff is champing at the bit to get back out there again next year. Follow the Yahoo! Experts throughout the offseason for news and player developments, and don't let that pesky agent of yours talk you into holding out of the next fantasy season!