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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
SHORT BUS BASTARDS
9-7 94.4
126.17
 
VS
proj
Pushing Up Daisies
90.3 5-11
102.55

SHORT BUS BASTARDS come back to beat Pushing Up Daisies in 94.4-90.3 struggle

Both teams were unable to rise to the occasion, falling short of projections, but SHORT BUS BASTARDS did enough to knock off Pushing Up Daisies. Predicted to win by a score of 126.2-102.5, SHORT BUS BASTARDS staged an impressive comeback for a 94.4-90.3 win over Pushing Up Daisies. SHORT BUS BASTARDS trailed 90.3-87.9 heading into Monday night, but the unit rallied behind Justin Herbert, who passed for 235 yards for 6.5 points. Brett Maher (18 points) and Derrick Henry (17.6) were the top performers for Pushing Up Daisies in the loss. This marks the third time this season SHORT BUS BASTARDS have beaten Pushing Up Daisies, after winning 133.74-111.98 in their last matchup. SHORT BUS BASTARDS improve to 9-7 for the season, while Pushing Up Daisies fall to 5-11.

Matchup Timeline

  SHORT BUS BASTARDS   Pushing Up Daisies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Engram overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 14.8 points against his 7.93-point projection. During a 19-3 win over the Jets, he caught 7 passes for 113 yards . Engram ranks #5 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Texans next week.
Evan Engram

Top Player Comparison

SHORT BUS BASTARDS
Points
% of total points 94.4
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
25.3
20.87
26.8%
2
Evan Engram
TE
14.8
7.93
15.7%
3
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
12.7
13.03
13.5%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
12.3
19.9
13%
Pushing Up Daisies
Points
% of total points 90.3
1
Brett Maher
K
18
8.57
19.9%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
17.6
17.54
19.5%
3
Geno Smith
QB
13.2
18.85
14.6%
4
Dawson Knox
TE
11.3
8.33
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Derrick Henry had a 48-yard touchdown run for Pushing Up Daisies to contribute to an 82.4-75.6 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Tyreek Hill had a 52-yard catch for SHORT BUS BASTARDS, who trailed 90.3-87.9 after the early slate.

Points By Position

  SHORT BUS BASTARDS   Pushing Up Daisies

StatSmack

SHORT BUS BASTARDS are undefeated against Pushing Up Daisies this season, with a record of 3-0.
You shouldn't be surprised. In three games vs Pushing Up Daisies this season, SHORT BUS BASTARDS have averaged more points (117.23) than they usually score this season (110.9).
We heard scoring helps you win. Pushing Up Daisies need some help then, averaging just 103.44 versus SHORT BUS BASTARDS's 110.9.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. SHORT BUS BASTARDS (9-7) have a better record than Pushing Up Daisies (5-11).
Even the computers think SHORT BUS BASTARDS have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (113.12) than Pushing Up Daisies (105.81).
Once SHORT BUS BASTARDS put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Pushing Up Daisies (5 vs 4).
SHORT BUS BASTARDS are clutch masters, with more close wins than Pushing Up Daisies (1 vs 0).
SHORT BUS BASTARDS should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Pushing Up Daisies (8 vs 5).
By position, SHORT BUS BASTARDS have outscored Pushing Up Daisies at WR and TE this season.
SHORT BUS BASTARDS has a higher average scoring margin (10) than Pushing Up Daisies this season (6).
Hey Pushing Up Daisies, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

SHORT BUS BASTARDS
Putting together a lineup that earned over 94 points this past week... we consider that to be a job well done.
Pushing Up Daisies
As we move ahead to 2023, our coaching staff is champing at the bit to get back out there again next year. Follow the Yahoo! Experts throughout the offseason for news and player developments, and don't let that pesky agent of yours talk you into a hold-out next fantasy season!