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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
LarryDavidShrimp
12-4 120
113.7
 
VS
proj
THE BOSS
116 8-8
116.13

Despite top scorer Kittle, THE BOSS fall to LarryDavidShrimp in 120-116 cliff-hanger

THE BOSS had the No. 1 scorer in the matchup with TE George Kittle racking up 24 points, the seventh-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat LarryDavidShrimp, who staged a comeback to earn a 120-116 victory. Trailing 116-101 heading into Monday night, LarryDavidShrimp charged back behind Austin Ekeler, who racked up 79 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 19 points. George Kittle (6 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and CeeDee Lamb (10 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) were the leaders for THE BOSS in defeat. This marks the third time this season LarryDavidShrimp have gotten the best of THE BOSS, after winning 121-106 in their last matchup. LarryDavidShrimp end the season at 12-4, while THE BOSS finish the campaign at 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  LarryDavidShrimp   THE BOSS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 19 points, Ekeler scored 42.7% more than his 13.31-point projection as the Chargers beat the Colts 20-3. He racked up 79 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on LarryDavidShrimp this week.
Austin Ekeler

Top Player Comparison

LarryDavidShrimp
Points
% of total points 120
1
Joe Burrow
QB
34
26.58
28.3%
2
T.J. Hockenson
TE
22
7.14
18.3%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
19
13.31
15.8%
4
Derek Carr
QB
12
20.18
10%
THE BOSS
Points
% of total points 116
1
George Kittle
TE
24
8.14
20.7%
2
CeeDee Lamb
WR
24
11.42
20.7%
3
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
18
26.55
15.5%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
17
24.03
14.7%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were multiple players with highlight-reel moments on both teams Saturday, but it was LarryDavidShrimp who owned the lead, 101-58. Joe Burrow had a 23-yard touchdown pass for LarryDavidShrimp, while A.J. Brown had a 48-yard catch. Meanwhile, George Kittle had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch for THE BOSS, while CeeDee Lamb had a 36-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
Tua Tagovailoa had an 84-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass for THE BOSS, while Aaron Rodgers had a 42-yard pass for the team, who trailed 101-93 after the early action.

Points By Position

  LarryDavidShrimp   THE BOSS
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?
LarryDavidShrimp
LarryDavidShrimp ended the regular season 3rd in the standings after averaging 116 points per game, 3rd-highest in the league.
Important Players
Joe Burrow
MVP
4260 Pass Yds, 34 Pass TDs, 247 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
Austin Ekeler
Best Drafted
759 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 647 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Derek Carr
Best Acquisition
3522 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs, 102 Rush Yds
THE BOSS
THE BOSS completed the season averaging 104 points per game, 5th-most in the league, placing them 4th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Aaron Rodgers
MVP
3331 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs
Lamar Jackson
Best Drafted
2242 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs, 764 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Tua Tagovailoa
Best Acquisition
3548 Pass Yds, 25 Pass TDs

StatSmack

THE BOSS haven't won a single game against LarryDavidShrimp this season, with a record of 0-3.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs THE BOSS this season, LarryDavidShrimp have averaged more points (125.33) than they usually score this season (116.38).
We heard scoring helps you win. THE BOSS need some help then, averaging just 103.75 versus LarryDavidShrimp's 116.38.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. LarryDavidShrimp (12-4) have a better record than THE BOSS (8-8).
Even the computers think LarryDavidShrimp have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (120.41) than THE BOSS (113.18).
Once LarryDavidShrimp put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than THE BOSS (5 vs 4).
LarryDavidShrimp are clutch masters, with more close wins than THE BOSS (2 vs 0).
LarryDavidShrimp should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than THE BOSS (8 vs 5).
THE BOSS have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than LarryDavidShrimp (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, LarryDavidShrimp have outscored THE BOSS at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
LarryDavidShrimp don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey THE BOSS, maybe you'll have better luck next year!