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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Sea Devil
11-5 107.28
108.68
 
VS
proj
TheRapists
102 10-5
102.28

Despite top scorer Barkley, TheRapists fall to Sea Devil, 107.28-102.00

Saquon Barkley had 19.3 points for TheRapists, the best total in the matchup and 13th-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Sea Devil, who secured a 107.28-102.00 victory. Sea Devil never trailed in this one after nabbing a 1.10-point lead on Thursday behind Zay Jones. Saquon Barkley (19.3 points) and the New England Patriots defense (18.5) did everything they could for TheRapists in the loss. This marks the second time this season Sea Devil have taken down TheRapists, after winning 109.96-93.5 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  Sea Devil   TheRapists

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The 49ers defense overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 14.5 points against their 14.1-point projection. In a 37-20 win over the Commanders, they allowed 20 points, surrendered 349 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. The 49ers defense ranks #84 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

Sea Devil
Points
% of total points 107.28
1
Josh Allen
QB
26.78
27.29
25%
2
George Kittle
TE
24
9.11
22.4%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
16.6
16.83
15.5%
4
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
14.5
14.1
13.5%
TheRapists
Points
% of total points 102
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
19.3
13.4
18.9%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
18.5
12.61
18.1%
3
DJ Moore
WR
15.1
7.47
14.8%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
13.7
7.47
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were multiple players with standout plays for both teams Saturday, but after all the points were tallied, Sea Devil owned a 107.28-90.00 lead. George Kittle had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch for Sea Devil, while Derrick Henry had a 48-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley had a 27-yard touchdown run for TheRapists, while DJ Moore had a 47-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Tua Tagovailoa had an 84-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass for TheRapists, who trailed 107.28-102.00 after the early games.

Points By Position

  Sea Devil   TheRapists

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. TheRapists need some help then, averaging just 104.96 versus Sea Devil's 110.56.
Sea Devil don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than TheRapists (7 vs 3).
Sea Devil should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than TheRapists (7 vs 6).
By position, Sea Devil have outscored TheRapists at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
Sea Devil don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 12 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey TheRapists, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Sea Devil
This sport is all about creating mismatches. Our team took that to heart this past week and literally doubled up TheRapists at the quarterback position (26.78 points to 12).
TheRapists
As we say goodbye 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 10 ups and five downs, but still... Our coaching staff thanks you for spending a great year with us, and here's to 2023!