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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Slow Clap
5-3 168.08
147.93
 
VS
proj
I can’t; it’s a Gio!
153.82 3-5
143.76

Slow Clap hand I can’t; it’s a Gio! third straight loss, 168.08-153.82

Slow Clap secured a 168.08-153.82 win to hand I can’t; it’s a Gio! their third straight loss. I can’t; it’s a Gio! earned a 5.04-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Slow Clap held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by David Montgomery (135 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 12 Rec Yds) and James Conner (145 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). Julian Edelman (23.5 points) and Joe Mixon (19.7) did their part for I can’t; it’s a Gio! in the loss. Slow Clap improve to 5-3 on the season, while I can’t; it’s a Gio! fall to 3-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Slow Clap   I can’t; it’s a Gio!

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Chargers in Week 8, Montgomery racked up 147 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 30.7 points to more-than-double his 11.75-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Slow Clap this week. Montgomery will play the Eagles next week.
David Montgomery

Top Player Comparison

Slow Clap
Points
% of total points 168.08
1
David Montgomery
RB
30.7
11.75
18.3%
2
James Conner
RB
29
19.58
17.3%
3
Kenny Golladay
WR
27.3
14.49
16.2%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
19.68
29.37
11.7%
I can’t; it’s a Gio!
Points
% of total points 153.82
1
Julian Edelman
WR
23.5
14.41
15.3%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
19.7
10.35
12.8%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
18.9
18.19
12.3%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
18
12.08
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, I can’t; it’s a Gio! emerged with a 93.42-88.38 lead. David Montgomery had a 55-yard run for Slow Clap, while Kenny Golladay had a 41-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Leonard Fournette had a 66-yard run for I can’t; it’s a Gio!, while Matt Prater had a 52-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Slow Clap   I can’t; it’s a Gio!

StatSmack

Slow Clap must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (168.08) than their season average (135.04).
I can’t; it’s a Gio! would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Slow Clap are doing a better job of that, averaging 135.04 versus I can’t; it’s a Gio!'s 125.39.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Slow Clap (5-3) have a better record than I can’t; it’s a Gio! (3-5).
You can't win if you don't play. Slow Clap has left fewer points on the bench this season (240.58) than I can’t; it’s a Gio! (365.08).
Slow Clap laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than I can’t; it’s a Gio! (0).
Slow Clap should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than I can’t; it’s a Gio! (3 vs 2).
By position, Slow Clap have outscored I can’t; it’s a Gio! at QB, TE, and K this season.
Slow Clap was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (2) than I can’t; it’s a Gio! (0).
Hey I can’t; it’s a Gio!, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Slow Clap
Well done, Slow Clap. Assembling a team that earned over 168 points in Week 8. Let's maintain this momentum as we step into a tricky challenge in Week 9.
I can’t; it’s a Gio!
Normally, 153.82 points isn't too ghoulish of a showing, I can’t; it’s a Gio!. The scariest issue this past week is that you had to face Slow Clap and their spooky score of 168.08.