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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Big Sack
11-5 167.41
170.96
 
VS
proj
Foti9ers
161.47 7-9
151.65

Despite top scorer Minshew II, Foti9ers fall to Big Sack, 167.41-161.47

Gardner Minshew II posted 48.25 points for Foti9ers, the best total in the matchup and second-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Big Sack, who rallied for a 167.41-161.47 victory. Despite trailing 161.47-160.37 heading into Monday night, Big Sack came back behind Mike Williams, who caught 4 passes for 76 yards for 7.04 points. Gardner Minshew II (48.25 points) and CeeDee Lamb (31.8) were the leading performers for Foti9ers in defeat. This marks the second time this season Big Sack have beaten Foti9ers, after falling 192.64-168.09 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  Big Sack   Foti9ers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 16 points, the Saints defense scored 46.7% more than their 10.91-point projection in a 17-10 win over the Browns. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 249 yards, and intercepted a pass to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Big Sack this week. In Week 17, the Saints will face the Eagles.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Big Sack
Points
% of total points 167.41
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
42
49.44
25.1%
2
Jaylen Waddle
WR
24.72
13.39
14.8%
3
Leonard Fournette
RB
22.8
11.13
13.6%
4
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
16
10.91
9.6%
Foti9ers
Points
% of total points 161.47
1
Gardner Minshew II
QB
48.25
31.85
29.9%
2
CeeDee Lamb
WR
31.8
14.35
19.7%
3
DJ Moore
WR
18.12
8.94
11.2%
4
AJ Dillon
RB
12.08
9.31
7.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams Saturday, but it was Foti9ers who claimed the lead, 141.43-112.85. For Big Sack, Patrick Mahomes had a 52-yard pass. Gardner Minshew II had a 48-yard pass for Foti9ers, while CeeDee Lamb had a 36-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
Jaylen Waddle had an 84-yard touchdown catch for Big Sack, who trailed 161.47-137.57 after the early games.
Sunday Night
Leonard Fournette had a 44-yard catch for Big Sack, who trailed 161.47-160.37 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Big Sack   Foti9ers

Game Notes

Big Sack got the win even though only four of their 12 starters exceeded their scoring projections.
Foti9ers had only five of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Foti9ers can partially blame the loss on the Denver Broncos defense, who didn't score any points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Big Sack got the victory despite scoring fewer points than projected, while Foti9ers exceeded their projection.
Foti9ers ranked 4th in the league in scoring this week, while Big Sack ranked 3rd.
Big Sack managed to get the win, but failed to cover the 19.31-point projected margin of victory.
Big Sack moves to (1-1) in comeback games this season, while Foti9ers falls to (0-4).
For Foti9ers, Gardner Minshew II recorded 48.25 points, the second-highest score in the league this week.

Coach Talk

Big Sack
Deploying a starting crew that registered over 167 points this past week... we did what we needed to do and took care of business.
Foti9ers
Fortunately, Week 16's problem isn't exactly rocket science, Foti9ers. Choosing to start the Denver Broncos defense in a tough fantasy matchup... we'll all just put this behind us and move on.