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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
tommy's Unbelievable Team
8-8 85.3
97.6
 
VS
proj
GTK2
83.06 8-8
102.83

Back-and-forth battle ends with tommy's Unbelievable Team coming back to knock off GTK2 in 85.30-83.06 battle

Well, that was thrilling! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, tommy's Unbelievable Team earned a come-from-behind victory over GTK2, staging a comeback for an 85.30-83.06 win. tommy's Unbelievable Team trailed 77.16-76.30 heading into Monday night, but the unit rallied behind the Indianapolis Colts defense, who allowed 20 points, surrendered 314 yards, and forced 2 turnovers for 9 points. Terry McLaurin (4 Rec, 77 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Christian McCaffrey (46 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 12 Rec Yds) did everything they could for GTK2 in the loss. This marks the second time this season tommy's Unbelievable Team have knocked off GTK2, after falling 104.26-100.94 in their last matchup. tommy's Unbelievable Team improve to 8-8 for the season, while GTK2 fall to 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  tommy's Unbelievable Team   GTK2

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 20 points, surrendering 314 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Chargers, the Colts defense scored 9 points this week. Their scoring output was 73.1% more than their 5.2-point projection and was higher than their 6.38-point season scoring average. The Colts defense ranks #9 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Giants next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

tommy's Unbelievable Team
Points
% of total points 85.3
1
Joe Burrow
QB
25.5
20.49
29.9%
2
Jaylen Waddle
WR
22.8
13.36
26.7%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
10.7
12.58
12.5%
4
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
9
5.2
10.6%
GTK2
Points
% of total points 83.06
1
Terry McLaurin
WR
15.7
9.6
18.9%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
12.8
18.29
15.4%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
12.3
19.9
14.8%
4
Jake Elliott
K
11
7.48
13.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with standout moments on both teams Saturday, after which GTK2 emerged with a 56.86-53.50 lead. For tommy's Unbelievable Team, Joe Burrow had a 23-yard touchdown pass. Terry McLaurin had a 51-yard catch for GTK2, while Justin Fields had a 44-yard pass.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, tommy's Unbelievable Team became the proud owner of a 76.30-69.16 lead. For tommy's Unbelievable Team, Jaylen Waddle had an 84-yard touchdown catch. Tyreek Hill made the highlight reel for GTK2 with a 52-yard catch.

Points By Position

  tommy's Unbelievable Team   GTK2

Game Notes

Only three of the nine starters on tommy's Unbelievable Team exceeded their projected scoring totals.
GTK2 had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could've looked differently, as each team had a starter score zero points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Both teams failed to reach their projected point total.
The matchup's 2.24-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
The win puts an end to a three-game losing skid for tommy's Unbelievable Team.
In close games this season, tommy's Unbelievable Team moves to (1-1), while GTK2 falls to (1-2).
On the losing side, Terry McLaurin put up 15.7 points, the fourth-highest score for a wideout this week.

Coach Talk

tommy's Unbelievable Team
The key to success in football is exploiting the mismatches. Thanks to a solid outing from Joe Burrow, we royally dominated GTK2 at the quarterback position this past week (25.5 points to 9.86). Burrow went 40-for-52 for 375 yards, three TDs, and two INTs in a 22-18 triumph over the Patriots.
GTK2
Fortunately, GTK2, this week's problem isn't exactly advanced calculus. Going with Hayden Hurst in a fantasy matchup where every point mattered... let's consider this to be a learning experience and all agree that it won't happen again.