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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
RAIDER NATION
8-8 151.35
140.72
 
VS
proj
Savage Warriors
135.71 8-8
143.68

Despite standout performance from Maher, Savage Warriors fall to RAIDER NATION, 151.35-135.71

Brett Maher racked up 18 points for Savage Warriors, the best total in the matchup and highest for a K in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome RAIDER NATION, who staged a comeback to earn a 151.35-135.71 victory. After trailing 126.46-120.70 heading into Monday night, RAIDER NATION roared back behind Austin Ekeler (67 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 12 Rec Yds) and DeForest Buckner (5 Tackles, 1.5 Sack). Brett Maher (4-4 FG, 48 long, 4-4 XP) and A.J. Brown (6 Rec, 103 Rec Yds) did everything they could for Savage Warriors in the loss. This marks the third time this season RAIDER NATION have knocked off Savage Warriors, after winning 165.14-131.8 in their last matchup. RAIDER NATION improve to 8-8 for the season, while Savage Warriors fall to 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  RAIDER NATION   Savage Warriors

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 14 points, surrendering 323 yards, and intercepting 4 passes against the Broncos, the Rams defense tallied 25.5 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 9.58-point projection and was much higher than their 7.83-point season scoring average. The Rams defense will face the Chargers next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

RAIDER NATION
Points
% of total points 151.35
1
Jared Goff
QB
27.6
16.19
18.2%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
25.5
9.58
16.8%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
21.9
16.76
14.5%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
20.7
10.86
13.7%
Savage Warriors
Points
% of total points 135.71
1
Brett Maher
K
18
8.29
13.3%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
14.3
14.24
10.5%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
14.3
12.98
10.5%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
13.3
20.06
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments Saturday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Savage Warriors boasted an 81.30-63.60 lead. Jared Goff had a 56-yard pass and a 51-yard pass for RAIDER NATION, while Brandon Aiyuk had a 54-yard catch. A.J. Brown made the highlight reel for Savage Warriors with a 48-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Tyreek Hill had a 52-yard catch for Savage Warriors, while Aaron Rodgers had a 42-yard pass to contribute to a 105.16-63.60 lead for Savage Warriors.
Sunday Night
Leonard Fournette had a 44-yard catch for RAIDER NATION, who trailed 126.46-120.70 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  RAIDER NATION   Savage Warriors

StatSmack

Savage Warriors haven't won a single game against RAIDER NATION this season, with a record of 0-3.
By position, RAIDER NATION have outscored Savage Warriors at RB and K this season.
RAIDER NATION has a higher average scoring margin (2) than Savage Warriors this season (0).
The starters for RAIDER NATION had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Savage Warriors (3).
Hey Savage Warriors, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

RAIDER NATION
Hey, we'll definitely take the win, RAIDER NATION! Having said that, if we want to take our performance to the next level, then here's one area where we can improve. Our wide receivers were severely outmatched by the opposition. Buoyed by Christian Kirk (22 yards from scrimmage, no TDs) and Brandon Aiyuk (81 yards, no TDs), our three WRs combined for just 15.6 points in Week 16. The starting wideouts for Savage Warriors showed us how it's supposed to be done by putting up a score of 39.2.
Savage Warriors
As we say goodbye to 2022, our coaching staff can look back on the fantasy season and appreciate all of the ups and the downs that came with it. Okay, well really just eight ups and eight downs, but still... Our coaching staff thanks you for spending a great year with us, and here's to 2023!