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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
URAWA REDS
8-8 176.68
171.77
 
VS
proj
Phantoms
170.6 5-11
167.54

Despite top scorer the Rams defense, Phantoms fall to URAWA REDS in 176.68-170.60 thriller

The Los Angeles Rams defense posted 35 points for Phantoms, the best total in the matchup and fourth-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome URAWA REDS, who narrowly earned a 176.68-170.60 victory. Phantoms had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they came up short. URAWA REDS led 176.68-162.60 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 8 points from Justin Herbert on Monday night for Phantoms. Alex Singleton (30.9 points) and Evan Engram (23.3) were the standout performers for URAWA REDS in the win. This marks the second time this season URAWA REDS have taken down Phantoms, after winning 167.4-112.02 in their last matchup. URAWA REDS improve to 8-8 for the season, while Phantoms fall to 5-11.

Matchup Timeline

  URAWA REDS   Phantoms

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 113 yards against the Jets, Engram recorded 23.3 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.12-point projection and was much higher than his 11.77-point season scoring average. Engram ranks #5 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Texans next week.
Evan Engram

Top Player Comparison

URAWA REDS
Points
% of total points 176.68
1
Alex Singleton
LB
30.9
15.64
17.5%
2
Evan Engram
TE
23.3
10.12
13.2%
3
Nick Bolton
LB
22.3
16.73
12.6%
4
Rachaad White
RB
15.3
13.16
8.7%
Phantoms
Points
% of total points 170.6
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
35
11.32
20.5%
2
Lavonte David
LB
18.6
15.45
10.9%
3
Devin White
LB
15.8
19.36
9.3%
4
Vonn Bell
S
13.4
11.22
7.9%

Points By Position

  URAWA REDS   Phantoms

Game Notes

URAWA REDS won even though only six of their 15 starting players exceeded their projected point totals.
Despite nine of their 15 starters exceeding their points projection, Phantoms lost.
URAWA REDS won despite starting DeShon Elliott, who scored zero points.
URAWA REDS put up fewer points than their season scoring average (182.6) while Phantoms scored above theirs (160.48).
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
Not only did URAWA REDS earn the W, but they also covered the 4.23-point forecasted margin of victory.
URAWA REDS moves to (3-2) in close games this season, while Phantoms falls to (1-1).
Despite the loss, the Los Angeles Rams defense recorded 35 points, the third-best scoring output for any DEF this year.

Coach Talk

URAWA REDS
Hey, we admire the confidence, URAWA REDS. Deploying a starter with zero points (DeShon Elliott), while still getting the win... talk about arrogant. All we ask is to please keep those flashy shenanigans to the regular season. Do it in the postseason and we're finished.
Phantoms
Hey, it's possible that Phantoms may be a better talent scout in real football than in fantasy. Seeing just eight targets as a group this past week, their three wide receivers apparently contributed primarily by running decoy routes and blocking downfield.