Dead and Burrowed fall to Chris's Crazy Team, 391.93-292.07
There's no sugarcoating it, Dead and Burrowed didn't do their job, at least compared to projections, as Chris's Crazy Team emerged victorious with a 391.93-292.07 win. Dead and Burrowed took a 21.83-point lead on Thursday, but Chris's Crazy Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by George Kittle (6 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and the New Orleans Saints defense (10 Pts Allowed, 249 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers). The Buffalo Bills defense (46 points) and Joe Burrow (29.38) were the leaders for Dead and Burrowed in the loss. This marks the second time this season Chris's Crazy Team have knocked off Dead and Burrowed, after falling 449.96-288.49 in their last matchup.
While allowing 27 points and 353 yards against the Vikings, the Giants defense recorded 26 points this week. They scored 59.6% more than their 16.29-point projection and overachieved for the seventh time this season. The Giants defense will face the Colts next week.
The New York Giants defense
Saturday
There were multiple players with big-time plays for both teams Saturday, but after the results were tallied, Chris's Crazy Team had a 302.17-216.68 lead. George Kittle had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch for Chris's Crazy Team, while Derrick Henry had a 48-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow had a 23-yard touchdown pass for Dead and Burrowed, while Brandon Aiyuk had a 54-yard catch.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Chris's Crazy Team boasted a 350.55-237.19 lead. Tua Tagovailoa teamed up with Jaylen Waddle for an 84-yard touchdown pass for Chris's Crazy Team. Tagovailoa also lit up the scoreboard with a 52-yard pass. Tyreek Hill made the highlight reel for Dead and Burrowed with a 52-yard catch.
Chris's Crazy Team
Props to you, Chris's Crazy Team. Nice job deploying a team that won by nearly 100 points this past matchup.
Dead and Burrowed
"Not seeing enough chances" really isn't an excuse this week for Dead and Burrowed. As a group, our pass-catching corps (eight WR and two TE) were targeted a grand total of 53 times in Week 16. Chemistry could be an issue, as that group managed just 30 receptions.