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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Ducks Go Pro
12-4 142.98
129.95
 
VS
proj
Fighting Kelpies
115.94 10-6
125.42

Ducks Go Pro defy predictions, knock off Fighting Kelpies in 142.98-115.94 rout

Ducks Go Pro showed up, rolling to a 142.98-115.94 win over Fighting Kelpies, who fell short of projections. Fighting Kelpies took a 3.2-point lead on Saturday behind Derrick Henry (15.2 points), but Ducks Go Pro held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Aaron Rodgers (442 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 32 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Michael Thomas (11 Rec, 109 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Jameis Winston (20.84 points) and Christian McCaffrey (17.8) did their part for Fighting Kelpies in the loss. This marks the second time this season Ducks Go Pro have gotten the best of Fighting Kelpies, after winning 130.58-117.88 in their last matchup. Ducks Go Pro end the season at 12-4, while Fighting Kelpies finish the campaign at 10-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Ducks Go Pro   Fighting Kelpies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 442 yards , running for 32 yards and scoring 4 touchdowns against the Jets, Rodgers recorded 46.88 points this week. His scoring output nearly doubled his 25.14-point projection and was much higher than his 23.22-point season scoring average.
Aaron Rodgers

Top Player Comparison

Ducks Go Pro
Points
% of total points 142.98
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
46.88
25.14
32.8%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
16.9
13.04
11.8%
3
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
14
7.66
9.8%
4
Saquon Barkley
RB
13.7
16.75
9.6%
Fighting Kelpies
Points
% of total points 115.94
1
Jameis Winston
QB
20.84
23.85
18%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
17.8
16.6
15.4%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
15.2
13.32
13.1%
4
Harrison Butker
K
13
10.46
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Justin Tucker had a 56-yard field goal for Ducks Go Pro, who trailed 15.20-12.00 after Saturday's games.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Ducks Go Pro boasted a 116.18-90.54 lead. For Ducks Go Pro, Aaron Rodgers had a 49-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass. Julian Edelman made the highlight reel for Fighting Kelpies with a 32-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday night, but it was Ducks Go Pro who grabbed the lead, 142.98-115.94. For Ducks Go Pro, Tyler Lockett had a 45-yard catch. Harrison Butker made the highlight reel for Fighting Kelpies with a 54-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Ducks Go Pro   Fighting Kelpies
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were drafting these teams, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Ducks Go Pro
Ducks Go Pro finished the season with the league's 2nd-highest points average (126.94 ppg), placing them 3rd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Aaron Rodgers
MVP
4416 Pass Yds, 25 Pass TDs, 269 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Saquon Barkley
Best Drafted
1198 Rush Yds, 10 Rush TDs, 688 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Lamar Jackson
Best Acquisition
1022 Pass Yds, 6 Pass TDs, 605 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Fighting Kelpies
Fighting Kelpies finished the season averaging 117.59 points per game, 4th-best in the league, placing them 4th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Cam Newton
MVP
3395 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs, 488 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs
Harrison Butker
Best Drafted
24-27 FG, 54 long, 60-64 XP
Jameis Winston
Best Acquisition
2647 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 258 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD

Game Notes

Ducks Go Pro had six of their 10 starters score higher than their projected point totals.
Despite six of their 10 starters scoring above their projected points, Fighting Kelpies lost.
Ducks Go Pro won despite starting Rob Gronkowski, who scored zero points.
Ducks Go Pro put up more points than their season scoring average (126.94) while Fighting Kelpies fell short of theirs (117.59).
Ducks Go Pro recorded more points than their projected total, while Fighting Kelpies fell shy of their projection.
Ducks Go Pro ranked 2nd in the league in scoring this week, while Fighting Kelpies put up the 4th-best score.
This loss snaps a streak of three straight wins for Fighting Kelpies.
Not only did Ducks Go Pro win, but they also easily covered the 4.53-point projected margin of victory.
In blowout games this season, Ducks Go Pro moves to (9-0), while Fighting Kelpies falls to (6-3).
A bright spot in the loss, Jameis Winston (20.84 points) registered the fourth-highest score for a quarterback this week.