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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Gritz Blitz
13-3 102
92.46
 
VS
proj
Hakuna Matata
98.5 7-9
94.4

Gritz Blitz defeat Hakuna Matata in 102.0-98.5 nailbiter

Gritz Blitz showed up, squeaking by for a 102.0-98.5 win over Hakuna Matata. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Gritz Blitz led 102.0-56.5 heading into Monday night. Hakuna Matata made them sweat behind the Los Angeles Chargers defense (3 Pts Allowed, 173 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers). Gritz Blitz were led by Brett Maher, who made all 4 of his FG attempts for 18 points, and Tee Higgins, who caught 8 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown (15 points). This marks the second time this season Gritz Blitz have gotten the best of Hakuna Matata, after winning 99-79.5 in their last matchup. Gritz Blitz will look to clinch the league title next week, while Hakuna Matata attempt to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Gritz Blitz   Hakuna Matata

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Eagles in Week 16, Maher made all 4 of his FG attempts. In doing so, he put up 18 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the fourth-highest percent increase of any K in the league this season. Maher will square off against the Titans next week.
Brett Maher

Top Player Comparison

Gritz Blitz
Points
% of total points 102
1
Brett Maher
K
18
7.67
17.6%
2
Tee Higgins
WR
15
7.14
14.7%
3
Joe Burrow
QB
12
7.71
11.8%
4
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
11
17.08
10.8%
Hakuna Matata
Points
% of total points 98.5
1
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
42
13.63
42.6%
2
Josh Allen
QB
13.5
10.36
13.7%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
9
10.33
9.1%
4
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
7
3.92
7.1%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams Saturday, but after the scoring was completed, Gritz Blitz emerged with a 94.0-50.5 lead. For Gritz Blitz, Joe Burrow had a 23-yard touchdown pass. Travis Kelce had a 52-yard catch for Hakuna Matata, while DJ Chark Jr. had a 51-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Gritz Blitz   Hakuna Matata

What If

Gritz Blitz would have beaten four other teams besides Hakuna Matata this week.
Hakuna Matata would have lost to just two other teams besides Gritz Blitz this week.
If Gritz Blitz played Hakuna Matata every week this season, they'd be 12-4.
Gritz Blitz would be 10-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Hakuna Matata.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Gritz Blitz, Hakuna Matata would be 7-7.
If Gritz Blitz had played every team in the league each week, they would be 110-61-1.
If they played every team every week, Hakuna Matata would be 75-97.

Coach Talk

Gritz Blitz
Props to you, Gritz Blitz. Good work assembling a team that posted 102 points this past matchup.
Hakuna Matata
Hey now, talk about under-utilized: As a group, the starting RBs for Hakuna Matata collectively registered just one measly target this past week.