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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
AC's Broncos
13-3 160.47
143.62
 
VS
proj
Laces Out
105.75 3-13
103.54

AC's Broncos top Laces Out for eighth straight win in 160.47-105.75 rout

AC's Broncos extended their win streak to eight games with an easy victory over Laces Out, rolling to a 160.47-105.75 win. AC's Broncos leapt out to a 34.8-point lead on Saturday behind outstanding efforts from Marcus Jones (14 Tackles, 1 Int) and Patrick Mahomes (24.36) and never looked back. Joe Burrow (21.5 points) and DJ Moore (16.35) led the way for Laces Out in the loss. AC's Broncos (13-3) will look to keep it rolling against Right Turn Clyde, while Laces Out (3-13) seek to get back on track against Manager-less Team.

Matchup Timeline

  AC's Broncos   Laces Out

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While not recording a defensive stat against the Dolphins, Nixon recorded 6.52 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 2.73-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Nixon ranks #1 among fantasy CBs this season and will face the Vikings next week.
Keisean Nixon

Top Player Comparison

AC's Broncos
Points
% of total points 160.47
1
Marcus Jones
DB
33.04
3.93
20.6%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
24.36
25.44
15.2%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
17.5
12.64
10.9%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
14
8.92
8.7%
Laces Out
Points
% of total points 105.75
1
Joe Burrow
QB
21.5
19.72
20.3%
2
DJ Moore
WR
16.35
8.5
15.5%
3
Terry McLaurin
WR
14.7
8.53
13.9%
4
Tony Pollard
RB
9.5
13.85
9%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had players with standout plays Saturday, after which AC's Broncos became the proud owner of a 128.55-93.75 lead. For AC's Broncos, Patrick Mahomes had a 52-yard pass. Joe Burrow had a 23-yard touchdown pass for Laces Out, while DJ Moore had a 47-yard catch.

Points By Position

  AC's Broncos   Laces Out

Game Notes

Only seven of the 17 starters on AC's Broncos scored more than their projected point totals.
Laces Out had only six of their 17 starters score higher than their projected points.
Was Laces Out even trying this week? They started six players who scored zero points.
AC's Broncos put up more points than their season scoring average (147.52) while Laces Out fell short of theirs (113.63).
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
Not only did AC's Broncos win, but they also covered the 40.08-point projected margin of victory.
AC's Broncos moves to (7-1) in blowout games this season, while Laces Out falls to (0-9).

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