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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Jack’sTribe
13-3 102.86
123.3
 
VS
proj
James's Quality Team
92.36 8-8
119.01

Jack’sTribe knock off James's Quality Team for third straight win, 102.86-92.36

Jack’sTribe extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over James's Quality Team, earning a 102.86-92.36 win. James's Quality Team took a 15.26-point lead on Thursday, but Jack’sTribe held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by CeeDee Lamb (29 points) and Patrick Mahomes (23.76). Trevor Lawrence (18.26 points) and Derrick Henry (17.6) did everything they could for James's Quality Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Jack’sTribe have knocked off James's Quality Team, after winning 108.74-102.72 in their last matchup.

Matchup Timeline

  Jack’sTribe   James's Quality Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ekeler overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 21.9 points against his 16.69-point projection. In a 20-3 win over the Colts, he racked up 79 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns. Ekeler ranks #14 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
Austin Ekeler

Top Player Comparison

Jack’sTribe
Points
% of total points 102.86
1
CeeDee Lamb
WR
29
14.93
28.2%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
23.76
25.06
23.1%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
21.9
16.69
21.3%
4
Tony Pollard
RB
11
13.17
10.7%
James's Quality Team
Points
% of total points 92.36
1
Trevor Lawrence
QB
18.26
17.3
19.8%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
17.6
17.54
19.1%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
15.9
13.35
17.2%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
14.3
16.52
15.5%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were several players with big-time moments for both teams Saturday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Jack’sTribe boasted an 80.96-76.46 lead. CeeDee Lamb had a 36-yard touchdown catch for Jack’sTribe, while Patrick Mahomes had a 52-yard pass. Meanwhile, Derrick Henry had a 48-yard touchdown run for James's Quality Team, while Travis Kelce had a 52-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Jack’sTribe   James's Quality Team

StatSmack

They're not even trying that hard. Jack’sTribe have a winning record vs James's Quality Team this season despite averaging fewer points against them (105.8) than their overall average (112.76).
Jack’sTribe are on a roll, with victories in three straight weeks.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Jack’sTribe (13-3) have a better record than James's Quality Team (8-8).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. James's Quality Team has left more points on the bench this season (819.92) than Jack’sTribe (633.64).
In dire times, at least Jack’sTribe keep it close. They've been blown out less times than James's Quality Team (2 vs 3).
Jack’sTribe play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than James's Quality Team (3).
Jack’sTribe are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than James's Quality Team (0 vs 1).
By position, Jack’sTribe have outscored James's Quality Team at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
Jack’sTribe don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, highest in the league.
Hey James's Quality Team, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Jack’sTribe
You know what, Jack’sTribe, we do certainly respect the confidence. It takes a special kind of moxie to deploy a player with zero points (Nick Folk), while still earning the W.
James's Quality Team
As we bid farewell to 2022, let's look back on the fantasy season and appreciate all of the ups and the downs that came with it. Okay, well really just eight ups and eight downs, but still... Our coaching staff thanks you for spending a great year with us, and here's to 2023!