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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Kingslayer
7-9 137.46
126.52
 
VS
proj
PapaSmurfs
88.7 6-9
119.68

Kingslayer hand PapaSmurfs fourth straight loss in 137.46-88.70 beatdown

Kingslayer cruised to a 137.46-88.70 win to hand PapaSmurfs their fourth consecutive loss. Kingslayer never trailed in this one after grabbing an 18.16-point lead on Saturday behind Brock Purdy (20.96 points) and Jahan Dotson (19.6). Terry McLaurin (17.7 points) and Brandon Aiyuk (13.1) did their part for PapaSmurfs in the loss. This marks the first time this season Kingslayer have taken down PapaSmurfs, after falling 159.8-135.86 in their last matchup. Kingslayer improve to 7-9 for the season, while PapaSmurfs fall to 6-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Kingslayer   PapaSmurfs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chargers defense allowed only 3 points, surrendered 173 yards, and intercepted 3 passes in a 20-3 win over the Colts. In doing so, they put up 20 points and more-than-tripled their scoring projection, the second-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Chargers will square off against the Rams.
The Los Angeles Chargers defense

Top Player Comparison

Kingslayer
Points
% of total points 137.46
1
James Conner
RB
25
14.65
18.2%
2
Brock Purdy
QB
20.96
20.45
15.2%
3
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
20
6.33
14.5%
4
Jahan Dotson
WR
19.6
6.91
14.3%
PapaSmurfs
Points
% of total points 88.7
1
Terry McLaurin
WR
17.7
11.77
20%
2
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
13.1
12.12
14.8%
3
Mike Williams
WR
11.6
12.95
13.1%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
11.2
13.26
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were multiple players with standout moments for both teams Saturday, after which Kingslayer had a 78.66-60.50 lead. Brock Purdy had a 34-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass for Kingslayer, while A.J. Brown had a 48-yard catch. Meanwhile, Terry McLaurin had a 51-yard catch for PapaSmurfs, while Brandon Aiyuk had a 54-yard catch.
Sunday Night
James Conner had a 22-yard touchdown run for Kingslayer, contributing to a 109.06-69.60 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Kingslayer   PapaSmurfs

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're PapaSmurfs. They've dropped their last four matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. PapaSmurfs need some help then, averaging just 117.52 versus Kingslayer's 135.12.
Kingslayer don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than PapaSmurfs (5 vs 4).
Kingslayer should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than PapaSmurfs (9 vs 4).
Kingslayer have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than PapaSmurfs (72 vs 55).
By position, Kingslayer have outscored PapaSmurfs at QB, RB, WR, and TE this season.
Kingslayer has a higher average scoring margin (1) than PapaSmurfs this season (-8).
The starters for Kingslayer had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for PapaSmurfs (2).
Hey PapaSmurfs, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Kingslayer
Nice work deploying a lineup that won by an impressive 48.76 points this past week. We consider that to be a job done right.
PapaSmurfs
Unless PapaSmurfs wants to go full diva-mode, then "not seeing enough looks" can't be a viable excuse this time around. As a group, our five pass-catchers (four WR and one TE) were targeted a hearty 31 times in Week 16. With only 18 total receptions, this group may need to work on chemistry with their QBs.