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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
KAY-DER NATION
7-9 197.3
225.41
 
VS
proj
Smack down boyz
196.3 10-6
199.32

KAY-DER NATION come up short of expectations, find way to top Smack down boyz in 197.3-196.3 struggle

There's no way around it, KAY-DER NATION dropped the ball, at least compared to projections. Still, they eked out a 197.3-196.3 win over Smack down boyz. Smack down boyz made a run at it on Sunday night, but they came up short. KAY-DER NATION led 197.3-184.1 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 9 points from Russell Gage on Sunday night for Smack down boyz. KAY-DER NATION were led by Brock Purdy, who passed for 234 yards and 2 touchdowns for 42.5 points, and Jaylen Waddle, who caught 5 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown (23.8 points). This marks the first time this season KAY-DER NATION have taken down Smack down boyz, after falling 206.9-158.9 in their last matchup. KAY-DER NATION improve to 7-9 for the season, while Smack down boyz fall to 10-6.

Matchup Timeline

  KAY-DER NATION   Smack down boyz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 6 tackles and recording a sack against the Dolphins, Reed scored 12.5 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 3.48-point projection and was much higher than his 3.44-point season scoring average. Reed ranks #1 among fantasy DTs this season and will face the Vikings next week.
Jarran Reed

Top Player Comparison

KAY-DER NATION
Points
% of total points 197.3
1
Brock Purdy
QB
42.5
42.55
21.5%
2
Jaylen Waddle
WR
23.8
17.72
12.1%
3
Nick Bosa
DE
14
6.83
7.1%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
13.3
21.37
6.7%
Smack down boyz
Points
% of total points 196.3
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
50.2
64.69
25.6%
2
DeVonta Smith
WR
27.3
11.26
13.9%
3
DJ Moore
WR
18.6
9.7
9.5%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
18.6
17.74
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had players with big-time plays Saturday, but it was Smack down boyz who grabbed the lead, 176.1-138.2. For KAY-DER NATION, Brock Purdy had a 34-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass. Patrick Mahomes had a 52-yard pass for Smack down boyz, while DJ Moore had a 47-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Jaylen Waddle had an 84-yard touchdown catch for KAY-DER NATION, while Tyreek Hill had a 52-yard catch to contribute to a 197.3-176.1 lead for KAY-DER NATION.

Points By Position

  KAY-DER NATION   Smack down boyz

StatSmack

Even the computers think KAY-DER NATION have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (216.78) than Smack down boyz (187.38).
You can't win if you don't play. Smack down boyz has left more points on the bench this season (1,066.7) than KAY-DER NATION (756.4).
KAY-DER NATION don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Smack down boyz (3 vs 0).
KAY-DER NATION are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Smack down boyz (1 vs 2).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Smack down boyz - they’ve made more transactions (4) than KAY-DER NATION (2) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, KAY-DER NATION have outscored Smack down boyz at RB, WR, and IDP this season.
The starters for KAY-DER NATION had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Smack down boyz (3).
Hey Smack down boyz, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

KAY-DER NATION
It can't be overstated just how critical tight wins like this can be for team chemistry. Persevering through the toughest of times and succeeding in the face of adversity... look for the KAY-DER NATION locker room to really gel heading into Week 17.
Smack down boyz
With just three catches this past week, the starting RBs for Smack down boyz should investigate why their quarterbacks are giving them the cold shoulder.