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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Ron's Eagles
14-2 117.7
101.21
 
VS
proj
Picman's Polar Bears
109.6 7-9
99.86

Ron's Eagles come back to hand Picman's Polar Bears third consecutive loss, 117.7-109.6

Ron's Eagles staged an impressive comeback to earn a 117.7-109.6 win to hand Picman's Polar Bears their third consecutive loss. Ron's Eagles trailed 109.6-97.8 heading into Monday night, but the team roared back behind Austin Ekeler (19.9 points). Jaylen Waddle (5 Rec, 143 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Tee Higgins (8 Rec, 128 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for Picman's Polar Bears in defeat. This marks the fourth time this season Ron's Eagles have beaten Picman's Polar Bears, after winning 127.3-115.6 in their last matchup. Ron's Eagles (14-2) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Picman's Polar Bears will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 7-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Ron's Eagles   Picman's Polar Bears

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Barkley overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 19.3 points against his 13.4-point projection. In a 27-24 loss to the Vikings, he racked up 133 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. Barkley ranks #17 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Saquon Barkley

Top Player Comparison

Ron's Eagles
Points
% of total points 117.7
1
Joe Burrow
QB
31.5
24.61
26.8%
2
George Kittle
TE
24
9.11
20.4%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
19.9
13.91
16.9%
4
Saquon Barkley
RB
19.3
13.4
16.4%
Picman's Polar Bears
Points
% of total points 109.6
1
Jaylen Waddle
WR
20.3
10.42
18.5%
2
Tee Higgins
WR
18.8
9.04
17.2%
3
Brett Maher
K
18
8.56
16.4%
4
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
15.4
24
14.1%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
George Kittle had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch for Ron's Eagles, while Joe Burrow had a 23-yard touchdown pass to contribute to an 85.4-73.9 lead for Ron's Eagles.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Picman's Polar Bears became the proud owner of a 109.6-91.5 lead. For Ron's Eagles, Allen Lazard had a 42-yard catch. Tua Tagovailoa found Jaylen Waddle for an 84-yard touchdown pass for Picman's Polar Bears. Tagovailoa also lit up the scoreboard with a 52-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Ron's Eagles   Picman's Polar Bears

StatSmack

Picman's Polar Bears can't seem to defeat Ron's Eagles this season, with a record of 0-4.
You shouldn't be surprised by this. In four games vs Picman's Polar Bears this season, Ron's Eagles have averaged more points (114.23) than they usually score this season (108.23).
Picman's Polar Bears are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Picman's Polar Bears need some help then, averaging just 99.73 versus Ron's Eagles's 108.23.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Ron's Eagles (14-2) have a better record than Picman's Polar Bears (7-9).
Ron's Eagles don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Picman's Polar Bears (7 vs 3).
Ron's Eagles should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Picman's Polar Bears (9 vs 7).
By position, Ron's Eagles have outscored Picman's Polar Bears at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Ron's Eagles don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 22 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Ron's Eagles had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Picman's Polar Bears (3).
Ron's Eagles are in the playoffs. Picman's Polar Bears are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry Picman's Polar Bears, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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