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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Smokin’ Herb
8-8 100.4
105.12
 
VS
proj
Rollin’ with Mahomes
82.26 9-7
117.62

Rollin’ with Mahomes come up short of predictions, lose to Smokin’ Herb, 100.40-82.26

Rollin’ with Mahomes were unable to bring their A game, coming up short of their projected point total, as Smokin’ Herb secured a 100.40-82.26 win. Rollin’ with Mahomes took a 5.70-point lead on Thursday, but Smokin’ Herb held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Tee Higgins (22.8 points) and Derrick Henry (17.6). Patrick Mahomes (23.76 points) and Alvin Kamara (18) did everything they could for Rollin’ with Mahomes in the loss. This marks the first time this season Smokin’ Herb have knocked off Rollin’ with Mahomes, after falling 118.5-89.76 in their last matchup. Smokin’ Herb improve to 8-8 for the season, while Rollin’ with Mahomes fall to 9-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Smokin’ Herb   Rollin’ with Mahomes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cowboys defense scored 7 points against the Eagles in Week 16 to beat their 6.06-point projection. They allowed 34 points, surrendered 442 yards, and forced 4 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Smokin’ Herb this week. The Cowboys will face the Titans next week.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Smokin’ Herb
Points
% of total points 100.4
1
Tee Higgins
WR
22.8
11.38
22.7%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
17.6
17.54
17.5%
3
Jerry Jeudy
WR
14.7
10.46
14.6%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
14.3
12.97
14.2%
Rollin’ with Mahomes
Points
% of total points 82.26
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
23.76
25.06
28.9%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
18
13.46
21.9%
3
Jerick McKinnon
RB
11.3
13.85
13.7%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
8
8.13
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had players with big-time plays Saturday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Rollin’ with Mahomes emerged with an 82.26-79.20 lead. For Smokin’ Herb, Derrick Henry had a 48-yard touchdown run. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Rollin’ with Mahomes with a 52-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Smokin’ Herb   Rollin’ with Mahomes

StatSmack

Once Smokin’ Herb put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rollin’ with Mahomes (5 vs 4).
Smokin’ Herb see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Rollin’ with Mahomes (0).
By position, Smokin’ Herb have outscored Rollin’ with Mahomes at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Smokin’ Herb don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Rollin’ with Mahomes, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Smokin’ Herb
This sport is all about finding the mismatches. We really took that to heart this week by royally dominating Rollin’ with Mahomes at the wide receiver position (37.5 points to 5.7).
Rollin’ with Mahomes
Unless Rollin’ with Mahomes wants to go diva-mode on us, then "not seeing enough chances" won't cut it as an excuse this week. As a group, our pass-catching corps (two WR, one TE) were targeted a grand total of 15 times in Week 16. With just seven total receptions, that group may have some chemistry issues.