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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
SpikeitlikeGronk
13-3 121.26
114.36
 
VS
proj
Maine Maineiacs
104.38 8-8
111.54

SpikeitlikeGronk top Maine Maineiacs, 121.26-104.38

SpikeitlikeGronk scored a hard-fought victory over Maine Maineiacs, coming out on top with a 121.26-104.38 win. Maine Maineiacs earned a 12.70-point lead on Thursday, but SpikeitlikeGronk held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by George Kittle (6 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Patrick Mahomes (224 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs). Josh Allen (24.98 points) and Travis Etienne Jr. (12.7) were the leaders for Maine Maineiacs in the loss. This marks the second time this season SpikeitlikeGronk have beaten Maine Maineiacs, after winning 171.8-110.8 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  SpikeitlikeGronk   Maine Maineiacs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Eagles defense overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 10 points against their 4.46-point projection. In a 40-34 loss to the Cowboys, they allowed 40 points, surrendered 419 yards, and intercepted a pass. The Eagles defense ranks #88 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

SpikeitlikeGronk
Points
% of total points 121.26
1
George Kittle
TE
27
11.06
22.3%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
23.76
25.06
19.6%
3
Brett Maher
K
18
8.57
14.8%
4
Jerry Jeudy
WR
14.7
10.46
12.1%
Maine Maineiacs
Points
% of total points 104.38
1
Josh Allen
QB
24.98
24.07
23.9%
2
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
12.7
13.03
12.2%
3
Greg Dulcich
TE
11.9
6.27
11.4%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
11.6
12.74
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
George Kittle had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch for SpikeitlikeGronk, while Patrick Mahomes had a 52-yard pass to contribute to a 101.26-92.48 lead for SpikeitlikeGronk.

Points By Position

  SpikeitlikeGronk   Maine Maineiacs

Game Notes

Only four of the nine starters on SpikeitlikeGronk scored higher than their projected point totals.
Maine Maineiacs had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
SpikeitlikeGronk put up more points than their season scoring average (117.74) while Maine Maineiacs fell short of theirs (112.68).
SpikeitlikeGronk scored more points than their projected total, while Maine Maineiacs failed to reach their projection.
SpikeitlikeGronk ranked 2nd in the league in scoring this week, while Maine Maineiacs put up the 3rd-best score.
Not only did SpikeitlikeGronk get the win, but they also covered the 2.82-point projected margin of victory.
A bright spot in the defeat, Josh Allen put up 24.98 points, the third-highest score for a quarterback this week.

Coach Talk

SpikeitlikeGronk
Props to you, SpikeitlikeGronk. Putting together a team that earned more than 121 points this past week.
Maine Maineiacs
As we turn the page to 2023, our coaching staff is just itching to get back out there again next year. Follow the Yahoo! Fantasy Experts throughout the offseason for the best takes in the biz, and don't let your agent talk you out of reporting to training camp on time!