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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Detroit Lions
8-8 180.68
150.64
 
VS
proj
.
174.6 6-10
151.44

Detroit Lions hand . third consecutive loss, 180.68-174.60

Detroit Lions earned a 180.68-174.60 win to hand . their third consecutive loss. . took the first lead in the matchup on Sunday night, but Detroit Lions held the lead the rest of the way, powered by the Cincinnati Bengals defense (18 Pts Allowed, 285 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) and DeVonta Smith (8 Rec, 113 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). T.J. Hockenson (13 Rec, 109 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and the Baltimore Ravens defense (9 Pts Allowed, 327 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) led the way for . in the loss. This marks the first time this season Detroit Lions have beaten ., after falling 145.2-124.8 in their last matchup. Detroit Lions will look to clinch the league title next week, while . seek to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Detroit Lions   .

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Cowboys, Smith registered 31.3 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 13.49-point projection and was much higher than his 13.42-point season scoring average. Smith ranks #45 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
DeVonta Smith

Top Player Comparison

Detroit Lions
Points
% of total points 180.68
1
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
32
22.36
17.7%
2
DeVonta Smith
WR
31.3
13.49
17.3%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
28.98
24.58
16%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
18.6
18.24
10.3%
.
Points
% of total points 174.6
1
T.J. Hockenson
TE
35.9
12.48
20.6%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
27.9
24.55
16%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
27.3
15.02
15.6%
4
Tee Higgins
WR
26.8
13.71
15.3%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had players with standout moments Saturday, after which Detroit Lions owned a 160.68-159.60 lead. Dak Prescott had a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass for Detroit Lions, while Derrick Henry had a 48-yard touchdown run. Saquon Barkley made the highlight reel for . with a 27-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  Detroit Lions   .

Game Notes

More than half (6 of the 10) of the starters on Detroit Lions exceeded their projected point totals.
Despite five of their 10 starters scoring above their projected points, . lost.
Detroit Lions won despite starting Gerald Everett, who scored zero points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
This matchup included the two highest scores of the week.
The win snaps a three-game winless streak for Detroit Lions.
Despite the loss, T.J. Hockenson tallied 35.9 points, the top overall score for a tight end this year.

Coach Talk

Detroit Lions
You know what, Detroit Lions, we do certainly admire the confidence. It takes gumption to deploy a starter with zero points (Gerald Everett), while still getting a W.
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As we move ahead to 2023, our coaching staff is just itching to get back out there again next year. Follow the Yahoo! Experts throughout the offseason for news and player developments, and don't let that pesky agent of yours talk you into holding out of the next fantasy season!