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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Bignuts
7-8 147.35
159.92
 
VS
proj
Steel Curtain 22
125.3 4-12
144.16

Steel Curtain 22 lose to Bignuts in 147.35-125.30 romp

There's no easy way to say it, Steel Curtain 22 underdelivered, at least according to projections, as Bignuts rolled to a 147.35-125.30 win. Steel Curtain 22 nabbed a 16.80-point lead on Thursday, but Bignuts held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Joe Burrow (375 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Tee Higgins (8 Rec, 128 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Nick Bolton (17 points) and Robbie Gould (13) did everything they could for Steel Curtain 22 in the loss. This marks the third time this season Bignuts have beaten Steel Curtain 22, after winning 174.54-127.88 in their last matchup. Bignuts improve to 7-8 for the season, while Steel Curtain 22 fall to 4-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Bignuts   Steel Curtain 22

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Burrow overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 30.5 points against his 21.49-point projection. In a 22-18 win over the Patriots, he passed for 375 yards and 3 touchdowns. Burrow ranks #4 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Joe Burrow

Top Player Comparison

Bignuts
Points
% of total points 147.35
1
Joe Burrow
QB
30.5
21.49
20.7%
2
Tee Higgins
WR
20.4
10.54
13.8%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
13.2
18.8
9%
4
Richie James Jr.
WR
12.9
9.03
8.8%
Steel Curtain 22
Points
% of total points 125.3
1
Nick Bolton
LB
17
11.13
13.6%
2
Robbie Gould
K
13
7.61
10.4%
3
Geno Smith
QB
12.2
21.6
9.7%
4
Cameron Heyward
DT
12
5.63
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with big-time moments on both teams Saturday, after which Bignuts became the proud owner of a 136.50-116.15 lead. For Bignuts, Joe Burrow had a 23-yard touchdown pass. Brandon Aiyuk made the highlight reel for Steel Curtain 22 with a 54-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Bignuts   Steel Curtain 22

StatSmack

Steel Curtain 22 aren't even on the board versus Bignuts this season, with a record of 0-3.
You shouldn't be surprised. In three games vs Steel Curtain 22 this season, Bignuts have averaged more points (157.75) than they usually score this season (150.22).
We heard scoring helps you win. Bignuts are doing a better job of that, averaging 150.22 versus Steel Curtain 22's 126.26.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Bignuts (7-8) have a better record than Steel Curtain 22 (4-12).
Even the machines think Bignuts have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (157.8) than Steel Curtain 22 (139.15).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Bignuts has left fewer points on the bench this season (470.36) than Steel Curtain 22 (588.91).
Bignuts don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Steel Curtain 22 (4 vs 0).
Bignuts are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Steel Curtain 22 (1 vs 2).
Bignuts should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Steel Curtain 22 (5 vs 3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Steel Curtain 22 - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Bignuts (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Bignuts have outscored Steel Curtain 22 at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Bignuts has a higher average scoring margin (1) than Steel Curtain 22 this season (-25).
Hey Steel Curtain 22, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Bignuts
The key to success in football is exploiting the mismatches. Fueled by a thrilling performance by Joe Burrow, we thoroughly outplayed Steel Curtain 22 at the quarterback position this past week (30.5 points to 12.2). Burrow went 40-for-52 for 375 yards, three TDs, and two INTs in a 22-18 victory over the Patriots.
Steel Curtain 22
Unless Steel Curtain 22 wants to go diva-mode on us, then "not seeing enough looks" is definitely not a reasonable excuse this week. Our six pass-catchers (five WR, one TE) were targeted a grand total of 31 times in Week 16. With only 18 total catches, that group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.