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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 9
Weekly
Grade
Grade
Rollin’ with Mahomes
3-6 167.46
127.07
VS
proj
Freakazoids
166.78
4-5
123.42
Rollin’ with Mahomes earn win over Freakazoids in 167.46-166.78 battle
Both teams brought their A game and exceeded expectations, but Rollin’ with Mahomes got the best of Freakazoids, narrowly earning a 167.46-166.78 victory. Freakazoids had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they came up short. Rollin’ with Mahomes led 156.16-151.78 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 15 points from Brett Maher on Monday night for Freakazoids. Rollin’ with Mahomes were led by Tyler Lockett (40.2 points) and Josh Jacobs (24). Rollin’ with Mahomes (3-6) will look to maintain their winning ways against Troy's Boys, while Freakazoids (4-5) will attempt to get back in the win column against I Gould Care Less.
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Matchup Timeline
Rollin’ with Mahomes
Freakazoids
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
Against the Vikings in Week 9, Butker scored 18 points to more-than-double his 7.86-point projection. He made all 4 of his FG attempts to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any K in the league this season. In Week 10, Butker and the Chiefs will square off against the Titans.
Harrison Butker
Top Player Comparison
Rollin’ with Mahomes
Points
% of total points 167.46
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
40.2
17.68
24%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
24
14.38
14.3%
3
George Kittle
TE
19.9
15.38
11.9%
4
Derek Carr
QB
19.56
18.15
11.7%
Freakazoids
Points
% of total points 166.78
1
Mike Evans
WR
36
17.65
21.6%
2
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
28.88
18.47
17.3%
3
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
26.6
11.91
15.9%
4
Duke Johnson
RB
19.1
9.41
11.5%
Matchup Highlights
Thursday
There were players with big-time moments for both teams on Thursday, but after the results were tallied, Freakazoids boasted a 28.88-19.90 lead. For Rollin’ with Mahomes, George Kittle had a 30-yard touchdown catch. Jimmy Garoppolo made the highlight reel for Freakazoids with a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Early
Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal for Rollin’ with Mahomes to contribute to a 72.40-51.98 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Marvin Jones Jr. had a 47-yard catch for Freakazoids, who trailed 156.16-134.88 after the late afternoon round of games.
Monday
Brett Maher had a 52-yard field goal for Freakazoids.
Points By Position
Rollin’ with Mahomes
Freakazoids
Game Notes
Rollin’ with Mahomes had six of their nine starting players score higher than their projected point totals.
Despite five of their nine starters exceeding their projected points, Freakazoids lost.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
The matchup showcased the two highest scores of the week.
The 167.46 points scored by Rollin’ with Mahomes are the 4th-most in the league this season.
The matchup's 0.68-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
This win snaps a five-game losing slide for Rollin’ with Mahomes, while the loss brings an end to a three-game unbeaten streak for Freakazoids.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Rollin’ with Mahomes. They got the W, but did not cover the 3.65-point projected margin of victory.
In close games this season, Rollin’ with Mahomes moves to (2-2), while Freakazoids falls to (1-2).
A bright spot in the defeat, Mike Evans (36 points) recorded the fourth-highest score in the league this week.
Coach Talk
Rollin’ with Mahomes
It just cannot be overstated how critical tight wins like this can be for team chemistry. Persevering through obstacles and succeeding in the face of adversity... expect the Rollin’ with Mahomes locker room to really gel entering Week 10.
Freakazoids
A single missed field goal isn't usually a reason to get upset, but talk about impeccable timing: Brett Maher went 3-for-4 on FGs instead of 4-for-4, and Freakazoids dropped the matchup by 0.68 points. We'll let you do the math on that one.