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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Alvin Instant Kamara
7-4 244
179.89
 
VS
proj
I'll Cut 2 the Chase
241 4-7
174.39

Alvin Instant Kamara defeat I'll Cut 2 the Chase for third straight win in 244-241 battle

Alvin Instant Kamara extended their win streak to three games with a narrow win over I'll Cut 2 the Chase, squeaking by for a 244-241 victory. I'll Cut 2 the Chase had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. Alvin Instant Kamara led 192-167 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 74 points from Jared Goff and Kareem Hunt on Monday night for I'll Cut 2 the Chase. Drew Brees (45 points) and the New Orleans Saints defense (45) did the heavy lifting for Alvin Instant Kamara in the victory. This marks the second time this season Alvin Instant Kamara have beaten I'll Cut 2 the Chase, after winning 166-124 in their last matchup. Alvin Instant Kamara improve to 7-4 on the season, while I'll Cut 2 the Chase fall to 4-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Alvin Instant Kamara   I'll Cut 2 the Chase

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 10 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown against the Eagles, Smith recorded 37 points this week. His scoring output more-than-quadrupled his 8.84-point projection and was much higher than his 11.6-point season scoring average. Smith will face the Falcons next week.
Tre'Quan Smith

Top Player Comparison

Alvin Instant Kamara
Points
% of total points 244
1
Drew Brees
QB
45
29.25
18.4%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
45
31.02
18.4%
3
Tre'Quan Smith
WR
37
8.84
15.2%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
31
18.02
12.7%
I'll Cut 2 the Chase
Points
% of total points 241
1
Jared Goff
QB
54
29.97
22.4%
2
T.Y. Hilton
WR
42
16.11
17.4%
3
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
30
26.43
12.4%
4
Julio Jones
WR
26
21.23
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
T.Y. Hilton had a 68-yard touchdown catch for I'll Cut 2 the Chase, while Julio Jones had a 34-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 151--2 lead for I'll Cut 2 the Chase.
Sunday Late
Drew Brees found Michael Thomas for a 23-yard touchdown pass for Alvin Instant Kamara. Brees also lit up the scoreboard with a 37-yard touchdown pass, contributing to a 192-167 lead for Alvin Instant Kamara.
Monday
Jared Goff had a 40-yard touchdown pass for I'll Cut 2 the Chase, while Kareem Hunt had a 21-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Alvin Instant Kamara   I'll Cut 2 the Chase

Game Notes

Alvin Instant Kamara had six of their 10 starters score higher than their projected point totals.
Despite nine of their 10 starters scoring higher than their projected points, I'll Cut 2 the Chase lost.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup featured the week's two highest-scoring teams.
The 244 points scored by Alvin Instant Kamara are the 2nd-most in the league this season.
The matchup's 3-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Alvin Instant Kamara. They got the W, but failed to cover the 5.5-point projected margin of victory.
In close games this year, Alvin Instant Kamara moves to (1-0), while I'll Cut 2 the Chase falls to (0-2).
On the losing side, Jared Goff put up 54 points, the third-highest score in the league this week.

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