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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
巴尔的摩乌鸦队
11-5 168.38
133.75
 
VS
proj
Seahawks Rule
153.24 10-6
118.36

巴尔的摩乌鸦队 knock off Seahawks Rule for third straight win, 168.38-153.24

巴尔的摩乌鸦队 extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over Seahawks Rule, securing a 168.38-153.24 win. Seahawks Rule nabbed an 18.26-point lead on Thursday, but 巴尔的摩乌鸦队 held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Dak Prescott, who passed for 347 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 41 yards for 28.98 points, and DeVonta Smith, who caught 8 passes for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns (27.3 points). CeeDee Lamb (10 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Tyler Higbee (9 Rec, 94 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) carried the flag for Seahawks Rule in the loss. 巴尔的摩乌鸦队 will look to clinch the championship next week, while Seahawks Rule attempt to rebound and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  巴尔的摩乌鸦队   Seahawks Rule

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense scored 21 points against the Broncos in Week 16 to nearly triple their 7.12-point projection. They allowed 14 points, surrendered 323 yards, and intercepted 4 passes to beat their projection by the fifth-highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. The Rams will square off against the Chargers in Week 17.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

巴尔的摩乌鸦队
Points
% of total points 168.38
1
Dak Prescott
QB
28.98
20.35
17.2%
2
DeVonta Smith
WR
27.3
11.13
16.2%
3
George Kittle
TE
27
11.06
16%
4
Joe Burrow
QB
25.5
20.49
15.1%
Seahawks Rule
Points
% of total points 153.24
1
CeeDee Lamb
WR
29
14.93
18.9%
2
Tyler Higbee
TE
25.9
5.31
16.9%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
22.8
13.36
14.9%
4
Trevor Lawrence
QB
18.26
17.3
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams Saturday, but it was 巴尔的摩乌鸦队 who owned the lead, 147.38-80.06. Dak Prescott had a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass for 巴尔的摩乌鸦队, while George Kittle had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch. CeeDee Lamb made the highlight reel for Seahawks Rule with a 36-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
Jaylen Waddle had an 84-yard touchdown catch for Seahawks Rule, who trailed 147.38-107.26 after the early slate.
Sunday Night
Trace McSorley had a 47-yard pass for Seahawks Rule, who trailed 168.38-153.24 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  巴尔的摩乌鸦队   Seahawks Rule

StatSmack

巴尔的摩乌鸦队 must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (168.38) than their season average (125.81).
巴尔的摩乌鸦队 are on a roll, winning three in a row.
In dire times, at least 巴尔的摩乌鸦队 keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Seahawks Rule (2 vs 3).
巴尔的摩乌鸦队 play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (2) than Seahawks Rule (3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Seahawks Rule - they’ve made more transactions (1) than 巴尔的摩乌鸦队 (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, 巴尔的摩乌鸦队 have outscored Seahawks Rule at QB, RB, and TE this season.
巴尔的摩乌鸦队 has a higher average scoring margin (23) than Seahawks Rule this season (20).
The starters for 巴尔的摩乌鸦队 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Seahawks Rule (3).
Hey Seahawks Rule, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

巴尔的摩乌鸦队
Creating mismatches is a huge component to winning in football. Our team found one this past week and doubled up Seahawks Rule at the quarterback position (54.48 points to 23.34).
Seahawks Rule
As we turn the page to 2023, our coaching staff is super excited to get back out there again next year. Follow the Yahoo! Experts throughout the offseason for the best takes in the biz, and don't let that pesky agent of yours talk you into holding out of the next fantasy season!