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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Nick
7-9 119.3
117.29
 
VS
proj
Baby Chark
86.18 6-9
78.54

Despite top scorer Lamb, Baby Chark fall to Nick in 119.30-86.18 landslide

Baby Chark had the No. 1 scorer in the matchup with WR CeeDee Lamb accumulating 31.5 points, the second-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Nick, who cruised to a 119.30-86.18 victory. Baby Chark earned a 20.10-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding performances from Evan Engram, who caught 7 passes for 113 yards for 16.55 points, and Zonovan Knight, who caught one pass for 15 yards (3.55 points). But Nick held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Devin Singletary, who racked up 125 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 23 points, and Keenan Allen, who caught 11 passes for 104 yards (18.65 points). This marks the second time this season Nick have beaten Baby Chark, after winning 107-80.28 in their last matchup. Nick improve to 7-9 for the season, while Baby Chark fall to 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Nick   Baby Chark

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense allowed only 10 points, surrendered 201 yards, and intercepted 3 passes in a 13-10 win over the Raiders. In doing so, they put up 13 points to nearly double their 6.97-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Nick this week. In Week 17, the Steelers will face the Ravens.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Nick
Points
% of total points 119.3
1
Devin Singletary
RB
23
13.87
19.3%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
18.65
14.96
15.6%
3
Jerry Jeudy
WR
16.2
11.68
13.6%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
13
6.97
10.9%
Baby Chark
Points
% of total points 86.18
1
CeeDee Lamb
WR
31.5
17.37
36.6%
2
Evan Engram
TE
16.55
9.03
19.2%
3
George Pickens
WR
15.45
8.1
17.9%
4
Isiah Pacheco
RB
13.88
15.84
16.1%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had players with standout moments Saturday, after which Baby Chark became the proud owner of an 82.18-77.55 lead. Devin Singletary had a 33-yard touchdown run for Nick, while Justin Fields had a 44-yard pass. CeeDee Lamb made the highlight reel for Baby Chark with a 36-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Nick   Baby Chark

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Nick are doing a better job of that, averaging 109.23 versus Baby Chark's 94.63.
Even the machines think Nick have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (115.52) than Baby Chark (102.41).
Once Nick put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Baby Chark (4 vs 2).
Nick should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Baby Chark (6 vs 3).
By position, Nick have outscored Baby Chark at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
The starters for Nick had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Baby Chark (1).
Hey Baby Chark, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Nick
Well done, Nick. Fielding a lineup that won by over 33 points this past matchup.
Baby Chark
Wow, talk about old-school ground n' pound: The starting backfield for Baby Chark collectively logged a pair of receptions on only three measly targets this past week.