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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Indianapolis Colts
8-3 222.02
239.13
 
VS
proj
Detroit Lions
210.1 8-3
201.65

Indianapolis Colts overcome starter's goose egg, come back to defeat Detroit Lions, 222.02-210.10

Both teams were hampered by starters who put up 0 points, but Indianapolis Colts were able to persevere and earn the win, coming from behind to earn a 222.02-210.10 victory over Detroit Lions. Despite trailing 202.60-185.92 heading into Monday night, Indianapolis Colts came storming back behind Austin Ekeler, who racked up 132 yards from scrimmage for 21.2 points, and Hunter Henry, who caught 6 passes for 69 yards (14.9 points). DJ Chark Jr. (8 Rec, 104 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Christian McCaffrey (70 Rush Yds, 121 Rec Yds) were the leading scorers for Detroit Lions in defeat. Indianapolis Colts (8-3) will look to build on their success against Cincinnati Bengals, while Detroit Lions (8-3) meet Houston Texans in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Indianapolis Colts   Detroit Lions

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 5 tackles and recording 3 sacks against the Vikings, Harris scored 25 points this week. His scoring output crushed his 4.96-point projection and was much higher than his 6.65-point season scoring average. Harris ranks #1 among fantasy NTs this season and will face the Bills next week.
Shelby Harris

Top Player Comparison

Indianapolis Colts
Points
% of total points 222.02
1
John Brown
WR
34.7
14.69
15.6%
2
Shelby Harris
NT
25
4.96
11.3%
3
Jameis Winston
QB
22.82
24.33
10.3%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
21.2
12.37
9.5%
Detroit Lions
Points
% of total points 210.1
1
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
30.4
14.27
14.5%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
30.1
25.9
14.3%
3
Maxx Crosby
DE
29.5
3.13
14%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
10
8.58
4.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Indianapolis Colts had a 146.02-133.40 lead. Jameis Winston had a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 48-yard pass for Indianapolis Colts, while John Brown had a 40-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, DJ Chark Jr. had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 20-yard touchdown catch for Detroit Lions, while Matt Gay had a 55-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Indianapolis Colts   Detroit Lions

StatSmack

By position, Indianapolis Colts have outscored Detroit Lions at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for Indianapolis Colts had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Detroit Lions (3).
There's not much good to say about Detroit Lions this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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