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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Trut Miners
10-6 129.1
143.08
 
VS
proj
Scarlet Heart Ryeo
126.94 8-8
106

Scarlet Heart Ryeo fall to Trut Miners in 129.10-126.94 cliff-hanger despite topping expectations

Trut Miners fell short of projections while Scarlet Heart Ryeo showed up and outperformed expectations, but it wasn't enough to swing the result as Trut Miners narrowly earned a 129.10-126.94 victory. Scarlet Heart Ryeo made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Trut Miners led 129.10-105.54 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 21.4 points from Keenan Allen on Monday night for Scarlet Heart Ryeo. T.J. Hockenson (13 Rec, 109 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Jaylen Waddle (5 Rec, 143 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) won the week for Trut Miners in the win. This marks the second time this season Trut Miners have knocked off Scarlet Heart Ryeo, after winning 99.62-86.24 in their last matchup. Trut Miners improve to 10-6 for the season, while Scarlet Heart Ryeo fall to 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Trut Miners   Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cowboys defense overachieved for the ninth time this season, scoring 8 points against their 6.68-point projection. During a 40-34 win over the Eagles, they allowed 34 points, surrendered 442 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. The Cowboys defense ranks #71 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Trut Miners
Points
% of total points 129.1
1
T.J. Hockenson
TE
35.9
12.48
27.8%
2
Jaylen Waddle
WR
25.3
16.3
19.6%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
13.8
20.65
10.7%
4
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
13.4
20
10.4%
Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Points
% of total points 126.94
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
31.3
24.89
24.7%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
23
7.61
18.1%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
21.4
16.58
16.9%
4
Rachaad White
RB
15.3
13.16
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Taylor Heinicke had a 51-yard pass for Scarlet Heart Ryeo, who trailed 90.40-53.34 after Saturday's games.
Sunday Early
Tua Tagovailoa teamed up with Jaylen Waddle for an 84-yard touchdown pass for Trut Miners. Tagovailoa also lit up the scoreboard with a 52-yard pass, helping Trut Miners to a 129.10-53.34 lead.

Points By Position

  Trut Miners   Scarlet Heart Ryeo

What If

Trut Miners would have beaten eight other teams besides Scarlet Heart Ryeo this week.
Scarlet Heart Ryeo would have lost to just two other teams besides Trut Miners this week.
If they played Scarlet Heart Ryeo every week, Trut Miners would be 10-6 this season.
Trut Miners would be 9-5 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Scarlet Heart Ryeo.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Trut Miners, Scarlet Heart Ryeo would be 6-8.
If Trut Miners had played every team in the league each week, they would be 89-83.
If they played every team every week, Scarlet Heart Ryeo would be 74-98.

Coach Talk

Trut Miners
You know, the key to football is spotting the mismatches. Our team found one this past week and literally doubled up Scarlet Heart Ryeo at the quarterback position (26.2 points to 11.24).
Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Well, Scarlet Heart Ryeo, this week's problem isn't exactly rocket science. Choosing to start Jalen Hurts in a fantasy matchup where every point mattered... let's aim to move forward with a full deck of cards next time.