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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Strait Outta Bounds
7-9 160.58
133.23
 
VS
proj
The Philly Specials
137.66 1-15
137.2

Strait Outta Bounds outperform expectations, defeat The Philly Specials in 160.58-137.66 romp

Strait Outta Bounds beat their projected point total, cruising to a 160.58-137.66 win over The Philly Specials. Strait Outta Bounds never trailed in this one after grabbing a 0.82-point lead on Saturday behind DeVonta Smith (27.3 points) and Dak Prescott (20.68). Tee Higgins (8 Rec, 128 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and James Cook (99 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) were the leading scorers for The Philly Specials in the loss. Strait Outta Bounds (7-9) will look to add to their success against Roadhouse Rebels, while The Philly Specials (1-15) will match up against da squirts in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Strait Outta Bounds   The Philly Specials

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Cowboys in Week 16, Smith caught 8 passes for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 27.3 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Strait Outta Bounds this week. Smith will battle the Saints next week.
DeVonta Smith

Top Player Comparison

Strait Outta Bounds
Points
% of total points 160.58
1
DeVonta Smith
WR
27.3
9.95
17%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
20.68
19.83
12.9%
3
Alex Singleton
LB
16.5
10.16
10.3%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
16.15
11.72
10.1%
The Philly Specials
Points
% of total points 137.66
1
Tee Higgins
WR
22.8
10.21
16.6%
2
James Cook
RB
18.05
6.56
13.1%
3
Jerry Jeudy
WR
15.2
9.33
11%
4
Brock Purdy
QB
14.46
17.81
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had players with big-time plays Saturday, after which Strait Outta Bounds became the proud owner of a 117.28-116.46 lead. For Strait Outta Bounds, Dak Prescott had a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass. Brock Purdy had a 34-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass for The Philly Specials, while James Cook had a 27-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  Strait Outta Bounds   The Philly Specials

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Strait Outta Bounds scored more in this one (160.58) than their season average (124.26).
We heard scoring helps you win. Strait Outta Bounds are doing a better job of that, averaging 124.26 versus The Philly Specials's 79.95.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Strait Outta Bounds (7-9) have a better record than The Philly Specials (1-15).
Even the computers think Strait Outta Bounds have better players. They have a higher projected points average (136.59) than The Philly Specials (79.37).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. The Philly Specials has left more points on the bench this season (233.11) than Strait Outta Bounds (183.09).
Strait Outta Bounds don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Philly Specials (3 vs 0).
Strait Outta Bounds have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than The Philly Specials (110 vs 82).
The Philly Specials have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (5) than Strait Outta Bounds (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Strait Outta Bounds have outscored The Philly Specials at QB, RB, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Hey The Philly Specials, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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