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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
PIMPIN AINT EASY
8-8 161.28
173.62
 
VS
proj
Pitty City Slickers
155.68 8-8
184.02

Pitty City Slickers come up short of projections, succumb to PIMPIN AINT EASY, 161.28-155.68

There's no way around it, Pitty City Slickers didn't do their job, at least based on projections, as PIMPIN AINT EASY came from behind to earn a 161.28-155.68 win. PIMPIN AINT EASY trailed 136.78-128.88 heading into Monday night, but the squad came storming back behind Austin Ekeler, who racked up 79 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 23.9 points, and Derwin James Jr., who made 3 tackles and intercepted a pass (8.5 points). Dak Prescott (28.98 points) and Alvin Kamara (19) carried the flag for Pitty City Slickers in defeat. This marks the first time this season PIMPIN AINT EASY have gotten the best of Pitty City Slickers, after falling 147.28-142.94 in their last matchup. PIMPIN AINT EASY improve to 8-8 for the season, while Pitty City Slickers fall to 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  PIMPIN AINT EASY   Pitty City Slickers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ekeler overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 23.9 points against his 19.49-point projection. During a 20-3 win over the Colts, he racked up 79 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns. Ekeler ranks #14 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
Austin Ekeler

Top Player Comparison

PIMPIN AINT EASY
Points
% of total points 161.28
1
Jaylen Waddle
WR
25.3
16.3
15.7%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
23.9
19.49
14.8%
3
Jerry Jeudy
WR
17.7
12.74
11%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
15.1
15.23
9.4%
Pitty City Slickers
Points
% of total points 155.68
1
Dak Prescott
QB
28.98
20.34
18.6%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
19
15.07
12.2%
3
Foye Oluokun
LB
15.5
8.23
10%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
14.3
23.82
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Dak Prescott had a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass for Pitty City Slickers to contribute to a 101.58-48.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout moments early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Pitty City Slickers emerged with a 129.28-87.92 lead. Jaylen Waddle had an 84-yard touchdown catch for PIMPIN AINT EASY, while Aaron Rodgers had a 42-yard pass. Meanwhile, Tua Tagovailoa hit Tyreek Hill for a 52-yard pass for Pitty City Slickers. Tagovailoa also lit up the scoreboard with an 84-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  PIMPIN AINT EASY   Pitty City Slickers

StatSmack

Once PIMPIN AINT EASY put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Pitty City Slickers (3 vs 2).
PIMPIN AINT EASY have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Pitty City Slickers (2 vs 1).
PIMPIN AINT EASY should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Pitty City Slickers (7 vs 5).
By position, PIMPIN AINT EASY have outscored Pitty City Slickers at RB, WR, and K this season.
Hey Pitty City Slickers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

PIMPIN AINT EASY
Mission accomplished, PIMPIN AINT EASY. Good job deploying a team that tallied more than 161 points this past matchup.
Pitty City Slickers
Fortunately, Pitty City Slickers, this week's problem isn't exactly a brain teaser. Choosing to start Nick Folk in a fantasy matchup where your opposition put up more than 161 points... let's attempt to play with a full deck of cards next time.