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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Minnesota Chargers
9-7 129.4
114.52
 
VS
proj
klejdis's Crazy Team
112.4 11-5
118.74

Minnesota Chargers outperform expectations, come back to defeat klejdis's Crazy Team, 129.4-112.4

Minnesota Chargers outperformed their projected point total, coming back for a 129.4-112.4 win over klejdis's Crazy Team, who fell short of projections. Trailing 112.4-57.1 heading into Monday night, Minnesota Chargers charged back behind Austin Ekeler (67 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 12 Rec Yds) and the Los Angeles Chargers defense (3 Pts Allowed, 173 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers). CeeDee Lamb (10 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Joe Burrow (375 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) did everything they could for klejdis's Crazy Team in defeat. This marks the third time this season Minnesota Chargers have taken down klejdis's Crazy Team, after winning 111.98-105.96 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  Minnesota Chargers   klejdis's Crazy Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chargers defense (3 Pts Allowed, 173 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 20 points against the Colts in Week 16. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 6.33-point projection and was much higher than their 5.56-point season scoring average. The Chargers defense will face the Rams next week.
The Los Angeles Chargers defense

Top Player Comparison

Minnesota Chargers
Points
% of total points 129.4
1
T.J. Hockenson
TE
29.4
9.91
22.7%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
21.9
16.69
16.9%
3
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
20
6.33
15.5%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
15.9
13.35
12.3%
klejdis's Crazy Team
Points
% of total points 112.4
1
CeeDee Lamb
WR
29
14.93
25.8%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
25.5
20.49
22.7%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
12.3
19.9
10.9%
4
Dawson Knox
TE
11.3
8.33
10.1%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
CeeDee Lamb had a 36-yard touchdown catch for klejdis's Crazy Team, while Joe Burrow had a 23-yard touchdown pass, contributing to a 100.1-53.2 lead for klejdis's Crazy Team.
Sunday Early
Tyreek Hill had a 52-yard catch for klejdis's Crazy Team, contributing to a 112.4-57.1 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Minnesota Chargers   klejdis's Crazy Team

StatSmack

klejdis's Crazy Team haven't won a single game against Minnesota Chargers this season, with a record of 0-3.
This isn't a fluke. In three games vs klejdis's Crazy Team this season, Minnesota Chargers have averaged more points (121.53) than they usually score this season (104.6).
You can't win if you don't play. klejdis's Crazy Team has left more points on the bench this season (738.78) than Minnesota Chargers (449.92).
Minnesota Chargers laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than klejdis's Crazy Team (0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of klejdis's Crazy Team - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Minnesota Chargers (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Minnesota Chargers have outscored klejdis's Crazy Team at TE this season.
Hey klejdis's Crazy Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Minnesota Chargers
Getting the win is most important, Minnesota Chargers, but we do know of one spot where we can get better as a team. Our QB was thoroughly outclassed this past week. Our one signal-callers combined for only 6.5 points in Week 16, and the QBs for klejdis's Crazy Team almost quadrupled us with a score of 25.5.
klejdis's Crazy Team
As we turn the page 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 the best takes in the biz, and don't let that pesky agent of yours talk you into a hold-out next fantasy season!