Autoplay Instant Video Highlights:
- QB11.16
- RB-18.10
- RB-225.40
- WR-136.40
- WR-213.80
- TE20.90
- W/R6.10
- K10.00
- DEF18.00
- QB22.94
- RB-127.60
- RB-218.20
- WR-122.40
- WR-228.20
- TE5.50
- W/R17.00
- K7.00
- DEF6.00
Min Remaining: 0 of 540
Min Remaining: 0 of 540
Yet To Play:
In Play:
On Field:
Final:
Matchup Outcome
| KOOkie Monster | Squiddington | ||||
| QB |
Josh Allen QB - BUF | vs NE |
11.16 |
Sam Darnold QB - MIN | vs SEA |
22.94 | |
| RB |
Rico Dowdle RB - DAL | vs TB |
8.10 |
James Cook RB - BUF | vs NE |
27.60 | |
| RB |
Jahmyr Gibbs RB - DET | vs CHI |
25.40 |
Bucky Irving RB - TB | vs DAL |
18.20 | |
| WR |
Justin Jefferson WR - MIN | vs SEA |
36.40 |
Ja'Marr Chase WR - CIN | vs CLE |
22.40 | |
| WR |
Malik Nabers WR - NYG | vs ATL |
13.80 |
Brian Thomas Jr. WR - JAX | vs LV |
28.20 | |
| TE |
Brock Bowers TE - LV | vs JAX |
20.90 |
Dalton Kincaid TE - BUF | vs NE |
5.50 | |
| W/R |
Jakobi Meyers WR - LV | vs JAX |
6.10 |
Terry McLaurin WR - WAS | vs PHI |
17.00 | |
| K |
Jake Bates K - DET | vs CHI |
10.00 |
Chris Boswell K - PIT | vs BAL |
7.00 | |
| DEF |
Cincinnati Bengals DEF - CIN | vs CLE |
18.00 |
Minnesota Vikings DEF - MIN | vs SEA |
6.00 | |
| Final Score 149.86 | 154.84 | ||||
Around The League
- KOOkie Monster continues defying the pundits, and has beaten their projected score four weeks in a row.
- KOOkie Monster couldn't reel in a win against Squiddington despite starting the league's top-scoring WR (Jefferson with 36.40 points) and the top-scoring TE (Bowers with 20.90) this week.
- Teams have won 48.9% of the time this season when they throw no interceptions in a week.
- Teams have won 100.0% of the time this season when starting the league's top-scoring RB of the week.
- Squiddington is on a five-game winning streak.
- Jonathan Taylor was left on Mack's Dirtybirds's bench this week. His 39.80 points would have been the highest individual amount in the league.
- Teams that were projected to have a top-5 scoring QB were only 1-4 overall.
- ATLStars was favored to win by the biggest margin in the league this week (23.93 points) but ended up losing by 3.88 points.
Week 16 Recap: Tuesday Edition
Squiddington Comes Back to Nip KOOkie Monster to Get to Championship
Squiddington got the second-highest score of the week and erased a 5.12-point deficit on Sunday night to nip KOOkie Monster 154.84 to 149.86. This matchup included three lead changes, with the largest lead being 20.80 points after Sunday afternoon. Squiddington gets revenge for a Week 11 loss (144.28 to 117.74) and improves to 1-2 this season against KOOkie Monster. Justin Jefferson brought in the second-highest score in the league this week with 36.40 points (144 Rec Yds, 2 TD) for KOOkie Monster.
Dowdle had plenty of opportunities for KOOkie Monster, but could only manage 51 total yards on 16 touches.
It wasn't all bad news for KOOkie Monster, as they did put together a team of real-life winners. Every starter except Malik Nabers suited up on a victorious NFL team in Week 16.
For the victors, a pair of players have been hitting their strides at the right time: Brian Thomas Jr. and Terry McLaurin. Over the past four fantasy matchups, that duo has surpassed their season scoring averages by 57% and 40%, respectively. Conversely, Squiddington has a player trending in the wrong direction. The Minnesota Vikings DEF has fallen significantly short of their year-to-date average recently. Despite the loss, KOOkie Monster also had several players peaking for the postseason, most notably the Cincinnati Bengals DEF and Jefferson. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 12.75 and 26.45 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 145% and 45%.
Behind a second-half surge, Squiddington snuck into the playoffs as the final seed. Next week, the league championship will be decided when Squiddington battles No. 3-seeded Mack's Dirtybirds. These teams last met in Week 8, with Squiddington winning, 154.80 to 146.68. KOOkie Monster ended the regular season in first place with a record of 12-3. They also ranked first in the league with 141.37 points per game. KOOkie Monster was bounced early this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup. They had the league's best average scoring margin this season, outperforming opponents by 33.25 points per game.
Difference Maker
-
- Justin Jefferson WR - MIN KOOkie Monster 36.40 Pts
- Brian Thomas Jr. WR - JAX Squiddington 28.20 Pts
-
Thomas made nine catches for 132 yards and a TD, giving him at least 100 yards and a touchdown in each of his last two games.
With 36.40 points, Jefferson set the high-water mark this week for any WR.
Player Notes
-
-
Rico Dowdle RB - DAL
Dowdle had 13 carries for 23 yards, the first time he's rushed for under 100 yards since he had 86 against the Washington Commanders in Week 12.
-
-
Brock Bowers TE - LV
The best score by a TE this week was 20.90 points by Bowers (99 Rec Yds).
-
-
James Cook RB - BUF
Cook rushed for 100 yards and a TD, giving him at least 100 rushing yards and a touchdown in each of his last two games.
-
-
Terry McLaurin WR - WAS
McLaurin pulled down five catches this week for 60 yards and a TD. He now has at least 50 yards and a touchdown in each of his last four games.
-
-
Jahmyr Gibbs RB - DET
Gibbs had 23 carries for 109 yards and a TD, giving him a rushing TD in each of his last two games.
-
-
Cincinnati Bengals DEF - CIN
The 18.00 points scored by the Bengals Defense this week was good enough to rank second among DEFs.