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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Sherlock Mahomes
5-3 130.47
126.47
 
VS
proj
Gnarleigh Harleigh
55.03 2-6
117.78

Sherlock Mahomes hand Gnarleigh Harleigh third consecutive loss, 130.47-55.03

Sherlock Mahomes earned a 130.47-55.03 win to hand Gnarleigh Harleigh their third consecutive loss. Sherlock Mahomes jumped out to a 39.94-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 39 points from the Jacksonville Jaguars defense (15 Pts Allowed, 213 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) and Marlon Mack (76 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 14 Rec Yds) and never looked back. James White (11.9 points) and Allen Robinson II (11.2) led the charge for Gnarleigh Harleigh in the loss. Sherlock Mahomes (5-3) will look to earn another win against BAABY CHARK DOO DOO, while Gnarleigh Harleigh (2-6) face Wentz so Hard in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Sherlock Mahomes   Gnarleigh Harleigh

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Jets in Week 8, the Jaguars defense allowed 15 points, surrendered 213 yards, and intercepted 3 passes. In doing so, they put up 23 points and scored 51.3% higher than their scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Sherlock Mahomes this week. The Jaguars will battle the Texans in Week 9.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense

Top Player Comparison

Sherlock Mahomes
Points
% of total points 130.47
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
25.9
20.17
19.9%
2
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
23
15.2
17.6%
3
Marlon Mack
RB
16
13.68
12.3%
4
Sam Darnold
QB
15.17
16.78
11.6%
Gnarleigh Harleigh
Points
% of total points 55.03
1
James White
RB
11.9
13.35
21.6%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
11.2
16.12
20.4%
3
Le'Veon Bell
RB
6.5
18.35
11.8%
4
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
6.2
13.79
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Sam Darnold had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Sherlock Mahomes, contributing to an 83.07-43.13 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
James White had a 59-yard catch for Gnarleigh Harleigh, who trailed 116.37-55.03 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Sherlock Mahomes   Gnarleigh Harleigh

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Sherlock Mahomes scored fewer points in this one (130.47) than their season average of 145.07.
Gnarleigh Harleigh are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Sherlock Mahomes are doing a better job of that, averaging 145.07 versus Gnarleigh Harleigh's 115.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Sherlock Mahomes (5-3) have a better record than Gnarleigh Harleigh (2-6).
Even the computers think Sherlock Mahomes have better players. Their projected average points is higher (139.01) than Gnarleigh Harleigh (125.46).
Once Sherlock Mahomes put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Gnarleigh Harleigh (3 vs 0).
Sherlock Mahomes should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Gnarleigh Harleigh (5 vs 2).
By position, Sherlock Mahomes have outscored Gnarleigh Harleigh at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Sherlock Mahomes don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, third-highest in the league.
Don't worry Gnarleigh Harleigh, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Sherlock Mahomes
Sherlock Mahomes (5-3) are set to face BAABY CHARK DOO DOO (2-6) in Week 9. Sherlock Mahomes might need to rearrange the deck a bit with Jared Cook out on bye in Week 9. Over the past two weeks, Sherlock Mahomes have put up 148.7 points per game, while BAABY CHARK DOO DOO have averaged just 110.1 per contest.
Gnarleigh Harleigh
Two teams with matching 2-6 records, last-place Gnarleigh Harleigh are set to face 11th-place Wentz so Hard next week. Each side has multiple bye weeks to contend with in Week 9, as the Los Angeles Rams defense, Devonta Freeman, Tyler Boyd, Darrell Henderson Jr., and A.J. Green are off for Wentz so Hard and Auden Tate, Greg Zuerlein, and Brandin Cooks are scheduled to rest for Gnarleigh Harleigh.