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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Footie McFootball Face
8-7 373.5
296.74
 
VS
proj
Slapnuts
334.5 7-9
301.75

Footie McFootball Face smirk at expectations, defeat Slapnuts, 373.5-334.5

Both teams brought their A game and exceeded expectations, but Footie McFootball Face knocked off Slapnuts. Predicted to fall short by a score of 301.8-296.7, Footie McFootball Face secured a 373.5-334.5 victory over Slapnuts. Footie McFootball Face never trailed in this one after nabbing a 61-point lead on Saturday behind Justin Jefferson (48 points) and Kenny Pickett (36). DeVonta Smith (44 points) and George Kittle (41) were the leaders for Slapnuts in the loss. This marks the second time this season Footie McFootball Face have beaten Slapnuts, after winning 285-212 in their last matchup. Footie McFootball Face improve to 8-7 for the season, while Slapnuts fall to 7-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Footie McFootball Face   Slapnuts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Allgeier (74 Rush Yds, 43 Rec Yds) scored 29 points in a 17-9 lost to the Ravens in Week 16. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.77-point projection and was much higher than his 12.53-point season scoring average. Allgeier will face the Cardinals next week.
Tyler Allgeier

Top Player Comparison

Footie McFootball Face
Points
% of total points 373.5
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
48
31.9
12.9%
2
Kenny Pickett
QB
36
33.88
9.6%
3
Nick Bolton
LB
33
24.66
8.8%
4
Tyler Allgeier
RB
29
10.77
7.8%
Slapnuts
Points
% of total points 334.5
1
DeVonta Smith
WR
44
17.67
13.2%
2
George Kittle
TE
41
15.88
12.3%
3
Roquan Smith
LB
29
24.77
8.7%
4
Adrian Amos
S
29
20.96
8.7%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel plays Saturday, after which Footie McFootball Face owned a 328.5-267.5 lead. A.J. Brown had a 48-yard catch for Footie McFootball Face, while DJ Moore had a 47-yard catch. Meanwhile, George Kittle had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch for Slapnuts, while Tyler Huntley had a 40-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Footie McFootball Face   Slapnuts

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Slapnuts, Footie McFootball Face averaged more points (329.25) than they usually score (312.57).
We heard scoring helps you win. Footie McFootball Face are doing a better job of that, averaging 312.57 versus Slapnuts's 285.44.
You can't win if you don't play. Footie McFootball Face has left fewer points on the bench this season (915.5) than Slapnuts (1,076).
Footie McFootball Face don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Slapnuts (2 vs 1).
Footie McFootball Face are clutch masters, with more close wins than Slapnuts (2 vs 1).
Footie McFootball Face should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Slapnuts (8 vs 6).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Slapnuts - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Footie McFootball Face (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Footie McFootball Face have outscored Slapnuts at WR and IDP this season.
Footie McFootball Face has a higher average scoring margin (7) than Slapnuts this season (-21).
Hey Slapnuts, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Footie McFootball Face
Nice work deploying a lineup that won by 39 points this past week. We consider that to be a job well done.
Slapnuts
As we say adios to 2022, let's reflect on the fantasy season and appreciate all of the ups and the downs that came with it. Okay, well really just seven ups and nine downs, but still... Our coaching staff thanks you for spending a great year with us, and here's to 2023!