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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
1x League MVP
5-3 99.42
131.73
 
VS
proj
The Comeback Kid
96.56 1-7
126.13

1x League MVP fall short of predictions, still manage to top The Comeback Kid in 99.42-96.56 battle

Both teams underperformed expectations, but 1x League MVP did enough to beat The Comeback Kid. Predicted to win by a score of 131.73-126.13, 1x League MVP eked out a 99.42-96.56 win over The Comeback Kid. The Comeback Kid had a chance to come from behind on Sunday night, but it wasn't to be. 1x League MVP led 99.42-95.56 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 1 points from Amari Cooper on Sunday night for The Comeback Kid. 1x League MVP were led by Derrick Henry (112 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Stefon Diggs (6 Rec, 92 Rec Yds). 1x League MVP (5-3) will look to rack up another win against The Henny Whisperer, while The Comeback Kid (1-7) will try to get back in the win column against La Flama Blanca.

Matchup Timeline

  1x League MVP   The Comeback Kid

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 14.17 points, the Chiefs defense scored right around that amount by scoring 14 points in a 35-9 win over the Jets. They allowed only 9 points, surrendered 221 yards, and forced a fumble to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on 1x League MVP this week. In Week 9, the Chiefs will face the Panthers.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

1x League MVP
Points
% of total points 99.42
1
Derrick Henry
RB
17.2
18.08
17.3%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
14.2
15.51
14.3%
3
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
14
14.17
14.1%
4
Lamar Jackson
QB
13.82
25.82
13.9%
The Comeback Kid
Points
% of total points 96.56
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
51.6
16.52
53.4%
2
Josh Allen
QB
15.46
23.14
16%
3
Myles Gaskin
RB
11.8
12.45
12.2%
4
Robby Anderson
WR
7.3
13.51
7.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, 1x League MVP had a 91.72-90.26 lead. For 1x League MVP, Stefon Diggs had a 41-yard catch. Dalvin Cook had a 50-yard touchdown catch and a 21-yard touchdown run for The Comeback Kid, while Josh Allen had a 41-yard pass.

Points By Position

  1x League MVP   The Comeback Kid

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. 1x League MVP scored less in this one (99.42) than their season average of 128.67.
We heard scoring helps you win. The Comeback Kid need some help then, averaging just 115.36 versus 1x League MVP's 128.67.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" 1x League MVP (5-3) have a better record than The Comeback Kid (1-7).
Once 1x League MVP put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Comeback Kid (4 vs 0).
1x League MVP laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than The Comeback Kid (0).
1x League MVP are clutch masters, with more close wins than The Comeback Kid (1 vs 0).
1x League MVP should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than The Comeback Kid (5 vs 3).
By position, 1x League MVP have outscored The Comeback Kid at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
1x League MVP don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 11 points, third-highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about The Comeback Kid this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

1x League MVP
We're curious if the GM of 1x League MVP was feeling a bit squeamish this one? In a matchup that was ultimately decided by only 2.86 points, Daniel Carlson (3-of-4 on the day) decided that going 4-for-4 on field goals would've been just a bit too dull. Remember kids, every point matters!
The Comeback Kid
Your quarterback threw one interception and no touchdowns? We may need to have a little debate here. Were the Patriots genuinely that great defending the pass, or did Josh Allen appear rattled back there in the pocket? What do you think, The Comeback Kid, do we continue to start him with confidence?