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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Backsnach is back
12-4 5577
5385.82
 
VS
proj
Chanton's Team
3923 3-13
3043.38

Backsnach is back hand Chanton's Team sixth straight loss, 5,577-3,923

Backsnach is back secured a 5,577-3,923 win to hand Chanton's Team their sixth straight loss. Backsnach is back never trailed in this one after taking a 175-point lead on Thursday behind Foye Oluokun (235 points). T.J. Hockenson (13 Rec, 109 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Leonard Fournette (72 Rush Yds, 90 Rec Yds) did everything they could for Chanton's Team in the loss. This marks the fourth time this season Backsnach is back have gotten the best of Chanton's Team, after winning 5,687-4,932 in their last matchup. Backsnach is back will look to not lose that winning feeling in the Championship next week, while Chanton's Team seek to rebound and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Backsnach is back   Chanton's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense (14 Pts Allowed, 323 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 645 points against the Broncos in Week 16. Their scoring output nearly doubled their 341.25-point projection and was much higher than their 315.5-point season scoring average. The Rams defense will face the Chargers next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Backsnach is back
Points
% of total points 5577
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
1186
964.46
21.3%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
645
341.25
11.6%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
528
393.22
9.5%
4
George Kittle
TE
440
198.72
7.9%
Chanton's Team
Points
% of total points 3923
1
T.J. Hockenson
TE
604
204.24
15.4%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
467
191.12
11.9%
3
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
460
326.63
11.7%
4
Tee Higgins
WR
423
218.2
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays Saturday, after which Backsnach is back boasted a 4,385-1,979 lead. For Backsnach is back, George Kittle had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch. Derrick Henry had a 48-yard touchdown run for Chanton's Team, while Greg Joseph had a 61-yard field goal.
Sunday Early
Jaylen Waddle had an 84-yard touchdown catch for Chanton's Team, who trailed 4,802-2,625 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Matt Gay had a 55-yard field goal and a 53-yard field goal for Chanton's Team, who trailed 5,447-2,862 after the late afternoon games.
Sunday Night
Leonard Fournette had a 44-yard catch for Chanton's Team, who trailed 5,476-3,463 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Backsnach is back   Chanton's Team

StatSmack

Chanton's Team aren't even on the board against Backsnach is back this season, with a record of 0-4.
Chanton's Team would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost six in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Backsnach is back are doing a better job of that, averaging 6,557.88 versus Chanton's Team's 4,495.56.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Backsnach is back (12-4) have a better record than Chanton's Team (3-13).
Even the computers think Backsnach is back have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (6,769.67) than Chanton's Team (4,252.96).
Backsnach is back don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Chanton's Team (4 vs 0).
Backsnach is back laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Chanton's Team (0).
By position, Backsnach is back have outscored Chanton's Team at QB, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Backsnach is back has a higher average scoring margin (1,074) than Chanton's Team this season (-1,655).
Hey Chanton's Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Backsnach is back
Listen, Backsnach is back, we do certainly appreciate the confidence. Deploying not one, not two, but FOUR starters with zero points while still getting the W... talk about arrogant.
Chanton's Team
Fortunately, Chanton's Team, this week's problem isn't exactly advanced calculus. Going with several zero-point players in a tough fantasy matchup... let's use this as a learning experience and agree that it's not going to happen again?