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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Diamondcutters I
14-1 112.46
104.85
 
VS
proj
Traeway34
101.1 8-8
92.72

Diamondcutters I beat Traeway34 for eighth straight win, 112.46-101.10

Diamondcutters I extended their win streak to eight games with a hard-fought victory over Traeway34, coming out on top with a 112.46-101.10 win. It was the third loss in a row for Traeway34. Traeway34 grabbed a 2.60-point lead on Thursday, but Diamondcutters I held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Patrick Mahomes (224 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and DeVonta Smith (8 Rec, 113 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Joe Burrow (375 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and T.J. Hockenson (13 Rec, 109 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) carried the flag for Traeway34 in the loss. This marks the third time this season Diamondcutters I have gotten the best of Traeway34, after winning 136.98-83.46 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  Diamondcutters I   Traeway34

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Smith overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 23.3 points against his 8.77-point projection. During a 40-34 loss to the Cowboys, he caught 8 passes for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns. Smith ranks #45 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
DeVonta Smith

Top Player Comparison

Diamondcutters I
Points
% of total points 112.46
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
23.76
25.07
21.1%
2
DeVonta Smith
WR
23.3
8.77
20.7%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
16.6
16.83
14.8%
4
Jerry Jeudy
WR
11.7
8.19
10.4%
Traeway34
Points
% of total points 101.1
1
Joe Burrow
QB
25.5
20.49
25.2%
2
T.J. Hockenson
TE
22.9
7.35
22.7%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
19.3
13.4
19.1%
4
Najee Harris
RB
9.5
10.23
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were several players with standout plays on both teams Saturday, but it was Diamondcutters I who owned the lead, 100.76-99.50. Patrick Mahomes had a 52-yard pass for Diamondcutters I, while Derrick Henry had a 48-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow had a 23-yard touchdown pass for Traeway34, while Saquon Barkley had a 27-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  Diamondcutters I   Traeway34

StatSmack

Diamondcutters I are unbeaten versus Traeway34 this season, with a record of 3-0.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Traeway34 this season, Diamondcutters I have averaged more points (123.94) than they usually score this season (108.69).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Diamondcutters I have won eight straight weeks, while Traeway34 have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Traeway34 need some help then, averaging just 96.93 versus Diamondcutters I's 108.69.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Diamondcutters I (14-1) have a better record than Traeway34 (8-8).
Even the computers think Diamondcutters I have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (102.38) than Traeway34 (96.2).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Traeway34 has left more points on the bench this season (642.72) than Diamondcutters I (500.54).
Once Diamondcutters I put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Traeway34 (5 vs 1).
Diamondcutters I are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Traeway34 (1 vs 3).
By position, Diamondcutters I have outscored Traeway34 at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Diamondcutters I don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, highest in the league.
Hey Traeway34, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Diamondcutters I
Spotting mismatches is a huge component to winning in football. We really took that to heart this week by thoroughly outplaying Traeway34 at the wide receiver position (35 points to 4.2).
Traeway34
As we say adios 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... Thanks for spending a great year with us, and here's to 2023!