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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Diggin' n Waddlin'
9-7 116.88
102.34
 
VS
proj
Central Coast Canoes
78.64 9-7
94.61

Diggin' n Waddlin' brush off projections, earn win over Central Coast Canoes in 116.88-78.64 blowout

Diggin' n Waddlin' exceeded expectations, rolling to a 116.88-78.64 win over Central Coast Canoes, who fell short of projections. Diggin' n Waddlin' never trailed in this one after taking a 16.60-point lead on Thursday behind Travis Etienne Jr. (12.7 points) and Tyler Conklin (3.9). Tom Brady (16.84 points) and the New England Patriots defense (15) were the leading performers for Central Coast Canoes in the loss. This marks the first time this season Diggin' n Waddlin' have knocked off Central Coast Canoes, after falling 143.52-80.06 in their last matchup. Diggin' n Waddlin' improve to 9-7 for the season, while Central Coast Canoes fall to 9-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Diggin' n Waddlin'   Central Coast Canoes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bills defense overachieved for the ninth time this season, scoring 16.5 points against their 10.33-point projection. During a 35-13 win over the Bears, they allowed only 13 points, surrendered 209 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. The Bills defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Bengals next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

Diggin' n Waddlin'
Points
% of total points 116.88
1
Dak Prescott
QB
34.08
23.45
29.2%
2
CeeDee Lamb
WR
27
13.98
23.1%
3
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
16.5
10.33
14.1%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
14.1
13.41
12.1%
Central Coast Canoes
Points
% of total points 78.64
1
Tom Brady
QB
16.84
21.12
21.4%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
15
7.95
19.1%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
13.8
18.81
17.5%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
12.9
11.99
16.4%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Dak Prescott teamed up with CeeDee Lamb for a 36-yard touchdown pass for Diggin' n Waddlin'. Prescott also lit up the scoreboard with a 52-yard pass, contributing to a 116.88-48.90 lead for Diggin' n Waddlin'.
Sunday Night
Tom Brady had a 44-yard pass for Central Coast Canoes, who trailed 116.88-65.74 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Diggin' n Waddlin'   Central Coast Canoes

StatSmack

Even the computers think Diggin' n Waddlin' have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (99.55) than Central Coast Canoes (93.84).
Once Diggin' n Waddlin' put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Central Coast Canoes (7 vs 4).
By position, Diggin' n Waddlin' have outscored Central Coast Canoes at QB, WR, and K this season.
Diggin' n Waddlin' don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 10 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Diggin' n Waddlin' had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Central Coast Canoes (1).
Hey Central Coast Canoes, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Diggin' n Waddlin'
Hey, exploiting mismatches is the key to football, right? In addition to doubling up Central Coast Canoes at QB (34.08 points to 16.84), we also doubled them at WR (30.6 to 13.1).
Central Coast Canoes
Unless Central Coast Canoes wants to go full diva-mode, then "not getting enough opportunities" won't cut it as an excuse this time around. Our trio of pass-catchers (two WR, one TE) were targeted a grand total of 24 times in Week 16. Chemistry seems to be an issue, as that group hauled in only 14 receptions.