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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Gridiron Warrior
9-7 441.7
358.86
 
VS
proj
❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team
366.1 10-6
335.01

Gridiron Warrior defy predictions, earn win over ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team, 441.7-366.1

Gridiron Warrior exceeded their projected point total, securing a 441.7-366.1 win over ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team. Gridiron Warrior never trailed in this one after grabbing a 38.92-point lead on Saturday behind Gardner Minshew II (40.7 points) and Sam Darnold (40.4). Joe Burrow (58.5 points) and T.J. Hockenson (52.9) were the top performers for ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Gridiron Warrior have taken down ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team, after falling 393.74-289.58 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  Gridiron Warrior   ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense allowed 14 points, surrendered 323 yards, and intercepted 4 passes in a 51-14 win over the Broncos. In doing so, they put up 65 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Gridiron Warrior this week. Next week, the Rams will square off against the Chargers.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Gridiron Warrior
Points
% of total points 441.7
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
65
30.57
14.7%
2
Gardner Minshew II
QB
40.7
31.15
9.2%
3
Sam Darnold
QB
40.4
22.84
9.1%
4
George Kittle
TE
40
18.29
9.1%
❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team
Points
% of total points 366.1
1
Joe Burrow
QB
58.5
38.06
16%
2
T.J. Hockenson
TE
52.9
18.32
14.4%
3
Tyler Higbee
TE
43.4
10.08
11.9%
4
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
38
35.79
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with big-time plays on both teams Saturday, but it was Gridiron Warrior who claimed the lead, 302.4-263.5. George Kittle had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch for Gridiron Warrior, while Sam Darnold had a 47-yard pass and a 43-yard pass. Joe Burrow made the highlight reel for ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team with a 23-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was Gridiron Warrior who claimed the lead, 342.7-305.4. For Gridiron Warrior, Tyreek Hill had a 52-yard catch. Jaylen Waddle made the highlight reel for ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team with an 84-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Gridiron Warrior   ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team

StatSmack

❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team are under .500 against Gridiron Warrior this season, with a record of 1-2.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team this season, Gridiron Warrior have averaged more points (375.49) than they usually score this season (351.93).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team has left more points on the bench this season (1,086.48) than Gridiron Warrior (490.44).
Gridiron Warrior laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team (0).
Gridiron Warrior are clutch masters, with more close wins than ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team (1 vs 0).
By position, Gridiron Warrior have outscored ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team at WR, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Gridiron Warrior had more big plays in their NFL games this week (8) than the starters for ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team (2).
Hey ❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Gridiron Warrior
Nice job deploying a lineup that earned 441.7 points this past week. We consider that to be a job well done.
❌Kush's Slam-Dunk Team
Wait, our starting QB tossed three interceptions and no touchdowns? We may have quite a dilemma on our hands here: Did Nick Foles appear rattled back there in the pocket, or was the Chargers secondary just that strong against the pass?