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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Denver Broncos
3-5 23
20.04
 
VS
proj
Phi Eagles (TS)
17 3-5
30.56

Denver Broncos top Phi Eagles (TS), 23-17

Despite identical records, Phi Eagles (TS) held a significant season point advantage over Denver Broncos coming into this one (232-151). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with Denver Broncos emerging victorious with a 23-17 win. Phi Eagles (TS) grabbed a 2-point lead on Thursday, but Denver Broncos held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Drew Lock (9 points) and Brandon McManus (7). The Kansas City Chiefs defense (9 Pts Allowed, 221 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) and Travis Fulgham (6 Rec, 78 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Phi Eagles (TS) in the loss. Denver Broncos (3-5) will look to add to their success against Phi Eagles (TS), while Phi Eagles (TS) (3-5) will try to generate some positive momentum against Denver Broncos.

Matchup Timeline

  Denver Broncos   Phi Eagles (TS)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

McManus overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 7 points against his 6.53-point projection. During a 31-30 win over the Chargers, he made his only FG attempt. McManus ranks #7 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Falcons next week.
Brandon McManus

Top Player Comparison

Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 23
1
Drew Lock
QB
9
4.74
39.1%
2
Brandon McManus
K
7
6.53
30.4%
3
Marquise Brown
WR
3
1.88
13%
4
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
3
4.79
13%
Phi Eagles (TS)
Points
% of total points 17
1
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
5
7.75
29.4%
2
Travis Fulgham
WR
4
1.82
23.5%
3
Carson Wentz
QB
4
6.69
23.5%
4
Julio Jones
WR
2
2.42
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Drew Lock linked up with Jerry Jeudy for a 43-yard pass for Denver Broncos. Lock also lit up the scoreboard with a 40-yard touchdown pass to contribute to a 23-7 lead for Denver Broncos.

Points By Position

  Denver Broncos   Phi Eagles (TS)

Game Notes

Denver Broncos had four of their eight starting players exceed their projected point totals.
Phi Eagles (TS) had only one of their eight starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could have looked differently, as Denver Broncos had three starters score zero points, while Phi Eagles (TS) had two.
Denver Broncos put up more points than their season scoring average (18.88) while Phi Eagles (TS) fell short of theirs (29).
Denver Broncos scored more points than their projected total, while Phi Eagles (TS) fell shy of their projection.
The defeat snaps a two-match unbeaten streak for Phi Eagles (TS).
In upset games this season, Denver Broncos moves to (2-0), while Phi Eagles (TS) falls to (0-2).
Despite the loss, the Kansas City Chiefs defense put up 5 points, the fourth-highest score for a DEF this week.

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