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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
TC's Goon Squad
11-5 134
135.15
 
VS
proj
Beefman
127 13-3
145.26

Beefman fall to TC's Goon Squad, 134-127

Beefman were unable to bring their A game, falling short of their projected point total, as TC's Goon Squad secured a 134-127 win. Beefman grabbed a 15-point lead on Thursday, but TC's Goon Squad held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Gardner Minshew II, who passed for 355 yards and 2 touchdowns for 26 points, and the Los Angeles Rams defense, who allowed 14 points, surrendered 323 yards, and intercepted 4 passes (21 points). Patrick Mahomes (23 points) and Austin Ekeler (19) were the leaders for Beefman in the loss.

Matchup Timeline

  TC's Goon Squad   Beefman

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 21 points against their 7.12-point projection. In a 51-14 win over the Broncos, they allowed 14 points, surrendered 323 yards, and intercepted 4 passes. The Rams defense will face the Chargers next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

TC's Goon Squad
Points
% of total points 134
1
Gardner Minshew II
QB
26
15.65
19.4%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
21
7.12
15.7%
3
Elandon Roberts
LB
13
13.69
9.7%
4
L'Jarius Sneed
CB
12
15.55
9%
Beefman
Points
% of total points 127
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
23
25.22
18.1%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
19
13.44
15%
3
Zaire Franklin
LB
16
18.81
12.6%
4
Foye Oluokun
LB
15
13.86
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with standout plays for both teams Saturday, after which Beefman owned an 87-74 lead. For TC's Goon Squad, Gardner Minshew II had a 48-yard pass. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Beefman with a 52-yard pass.
Sunday Early
Tyreek Hill had a 52-yard catch for TC's Goon Squad, helping the team to a 102-87 lead.

Points By Position

  TC's Goon Squad   Beefman

What If

TC's Goon Squad would have beaten only three other teams besides Beefman this week.
Beefman would have lost to just four other teams besides TC's Goon Squad this week.
If TC's Goon Squad played Beefman every week this season, they'd be 4-12.
TC's Goon Squad would be 11-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Beefman.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as TC's Goon Squad, Beefman would be 11-4.
If TC's Goon Squad had played every team in the league each week, they would be 125-95-4.
If they played every team every week, Beefman would be 167-56-1.

Coach Talk

TC's Goon Squad
Good work assembling a lineup that netted 134 points this past week. We did what was needed and took care of business.
Beefman
As we bid adieu 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 13 ups and three downs, but still... Our coaching staff thanks you for spending a great year with us, and here's to 2023!