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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Mutinous Apes
7-8 144.7
139.86
 
VS
proj
Redlegs
140.15 6-10
130.68

Despite top scorer Prescott, Redlegs fall to Mutinous Apes in 144.70-140.15 duel

Dak Prescott accumulated 37.45 points for Redlegs, the highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Mutinous Apes, who squeaked by for a 144.70-140.15 victory. Redlegs made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Mutinous Apes led 144.70-116.25 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 23.9 points from Austin Ekeler on Monday night for Redlegs. Mutinous Apes were led by Leonard Fournette (72 Rush Yds, 90 Rec Yds) and Derrick Henry (126 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). This marks the second time this season Mutinous Apes have gotten the best of Redlegs, after winning 119.75-85.4 in their last matchup. Mutinous Apes end the season with a record of 7-8, while Redlegs finish the campaign at 6-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Mutinous Apes   Redlegs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Samuel (5 Rec, 52 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 16.4 points in a 37-20 lost to the 49ers in Week 16. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 7.2-point projection and was higher than his 11.62-point season scoring average.
Curtis Samuel

Top Player Comparison

Mutinous Apes
Points
% of total points 144.7
1
Leonard Fournette
RB
25.2
12.6
17.4%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
18.6
18.24
12.9%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
17.7
24.64
12.2%
4
Curtis Samuel
WR
16.4
7.2
11.3%
Redlegs
Points
% of total points 140.15
1
Dak Prescott
QB
37.45
26.5
26.7%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
23.9
19.49
17.1%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
13.2
11.47
9.4%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
13.1
12.43
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with standout moments on both teams Saturday, after which Redlegs boasted a 105.15-74.70 lead. Derrick Henry had a 48-yard touchdown run for Mutinous Apes, while Curtis Samuel had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Dak Prescott made the highlight reel for Redlegs with a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Mutinous Apes owned a 119.50-116.25 lead. Aaron Rodgers had a 42-yard pass for Mutinous Apes, while Tyreek Hill had a 52-yard catch. Allen Lazard made the highlight reel for Redlegs with a 42-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Leonard Fournette had a 44-yard catch for Mutinous Apes, contributing to a 144.70-116.25 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Mutinous Apes   Redlegs
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were all gathered together for the draft, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Mutinous Apes
Mutinous Apes ended the season with the league's 6th-most points average (130.64 ppg), placing them 8th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Tyreek Hill
MVP
113 Rec, 1632 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Derrick Henry
Best Drafted
1429 Rush Yds, 13 Rush TDs, 379 Rec Yds
Aaron Rodgers
Best Acquisition
3331 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs
Redlegs
Redlegs completed the regular season 10th in the standings after averaging 127.20 points per game, 8th-most in the league.
Important Players
Austin Ekeler
MVP
759 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 647 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Amari Cooper
Best Drafted
73 Rec, 1004 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Jared Goff
Best Acquisition
3959 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs

Game Notes

Seven of the 11 starters on Mutinous Apes scored higher than their projected point totals.
Redlegs lost despite seven of their 11 starters exceeding their projected points.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
Redlegs ranked 4th in the league in scoring this week, while Mutinous Apes ranked 3rd.
The victory concludes a two-game losing skid for Mutinous Apes.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Mutinous Apes. They won, but failed to cover the 9.18-point projected margin of victory.
Mutinous Apes moves to (1-3) in close games this year, while Redlegs falls to (0-1).
Despite the loss, Dak Prescott registered 37.45 points, the highest score of any player on Redlegs this season.