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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
5X Champion LFG
11-5 114.86
119.13
 
VS
proj
Pittsburgh Steelers
107.5 10-6
109.74

5X Champion LFG knock off Pittsburgh Steelers for seventh straight win, 114.86-107.50

5X Champion LFG extended their win streak to seven games with a hard-fought victory over Pittsburgh Steelers, securing a 114.86-107.50 win. Pittsburgh Steelers nabbed a 20.20-point lead on Thursday, but 5X Champion LFG held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Brett Maher (18 points) and Terry McLaurin (13.7). CeeDee Lamb (10 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Deshaun Watson (135 Pass Yds, 24 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) did everything they could for Pittsburgh Steelers in the loss. This marks the first time this season 5X Champion LFG have beaten Pittsburgh Steelers, after falling 115.26-81.46 in their last matchup. 5X Champion LFG improve to 11-5 for the season, while Pittsburgh Steelers fall to 10-6.

Matchup Timeline

  5X Champion LFG   Pittsburgh Steelers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Maher overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 18 points against his 8.56-point projection. In a 40-34 win over the Eagles, he made all 4 of his FG attempts. Maher ranks #73 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Brett Maher

Top Player Comparison

5X Champion LFG
Points
% of total points 114.86
1
Brett Maher
K
18
8.56
15.7%
2
Terry McLaurin
WR
13.7
7.47
11.9%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
12.1
11.57
10.5%
4
Christian McCaffrey
RB
11.8
15.93
10.3%
Pittsburgh Steelers
Points
% of total points 107.5
1
CeeDee Lamb
WR
24
11.97
22.3%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
12.8
17.23
11.9%
3
Jerry Jeudy
WR
11.7
8.19
10.9%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
11.3
12.99
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were multiple players with highlight-reel plays for both teams Saturday, but after all was said and done, Pittsburgh Steelers boasted a 94.80-89.66 lead. Terry McLaurin had a 51-yard catch for 5X Champion LFG, while Justin Fields had a 44-yard pass. Meanwhile, CeeDee Lamb had a 36-yard touchdown catch for Pittsburgh Steelers, while Travis Kelce had a 52-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Tyreek Hill had a 52-yard catch for 5X Champion LFG, contributing to a 104.86-94.80 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  5X Champion LFG   Pittsburgh Steelers

StatSmack

5X Champion LFG are on fire, with victories in seven straight weeks.
In dire times, at least 5X Champion LFG keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Pittsburgh Steelers (2 vs 3).
5X Champion LFG have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Pittsburgh Steelers (1 vs 0).
5X Champion LFG should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Pittsburgh Steelers (8 vs 6).
5X Champion LFG have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Pittsburgh Steelers (97 vs 79).
By position, 5X Champion LFG have outscored Pittsburgh Steelers at RB, WR, K, and IDP this season.
The starters for 5X Champion LFG had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Pittsburgh Steelers (2).
Hey Pittsburgh Steelers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

5X Champion LFG
Well, we do admire the confidence this past week, 5X Champion LFG. It takes a special sort of moxie to deploy a player with zero points (Jack Sanborn), while still earning a W! We just ask you to please keep that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the regular season. Try it when the postseason rolls around, and we'll be done.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Wait, our starting QB threw one interception and literally no touchdowns? It might be wise to go back and review the game tape. Was Deshaun Watson actually that inaccurate from the pocket, or were the Saints just that stout against the pass?