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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Kansas City Chiefs
8-3 229.52
248.25
 
VS
proj
New York Giants
148.4 5-6
190.5

New York Giants fall to Kansas City Chiefs in 229.52-148.40 landslide

New York Giants were unable to bring their A game, coming up short of their projected point total, as Kansas City Chiefs rolled to a 229.52-148.40 victory. Kansas City Chiefs grabbed an early 3.60-point lead on Thursday. New York Giants came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Marquez Valdes-Scantling (22.3 points) and Marquise Goodwin (20.4). Not to be deterred, Kansas City Chiefs got it going later that afternoon, as Chris Jones (31 points) and Darren Waller (18.6) put them back ahead once and for all. Kansas City Chiefs (8-3) will look to maintain their momentum against Cleveland Browns, while New York Giants (5-6) will attempt to right the ship against Rain☔ tampa bay ☔man.

Matchup Timeline

  Kansas City Chiefs   New York Giants

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Buccaneers defense (10 Pts Allowed, 215 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 12 points in a 30-10 win over the Giants in Week 11. Their scoring output was 37% more than their 8.76-point projection and was much higher than their 7.36-point season scoring average. The Buccaneers defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Colts next week.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

Kansas City Chiefs
Points
% of total points 229.52
1
Chris Jones
DT
31
7.01
13.5%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24.9
22.02
10.8%
3
Mike Williams
WR
20.7
14.4
9%
4
Darren Waller
TE
18.6
14.54
8.1%
New York Giants
Points
% of total points 148.4
1
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR
22.3
9.6
15%
2
Marquise Goodwin
WR
20.4
7.22
13.7%
3
Dawson Knox
TE
14
9.71
9.4%
4
Adoree' Jackson
CB
10
5.17
6.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, New York Giants became the proud owner of a 114.20-99.20 lead. For Kansas City Chiefs, Christian McCaffrey had a 27-yard touchdown catch. Marquez Valdes-Scantling made the highlight reel for New York Giants with a 75-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Mike Williams had a 53-yard touchdown catch for Kansas City Chiefs, helping the team to a 205.52-130.70 lead.

Points By Position

  Kansas City Chiefs   New York Giants

StatSmack

Kansas City Chiefs must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (229.52) than their season average (208.55).
We heard scoring helps you win. Kansas City Chiefs are doing a better job of that, averaging 208.55 versus New York Giants's 166.91.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Kansas City Chiefs (8-3) have a better record than New York Giants (5-6).
Even the machines think Kansas City Chiefs have better players. Their projected average points is higher (230.67) than New York Giants (179.45).
Once Kansas City Chiefs put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than New York Giants (2 vs 1).
Kansas City Chiefs are clutch masters, with more close wins than New York Giants (1 vs 0).
By position, Kansas City Chiefs have outscored New York Giants at RB, WR, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Kansas City Chiefs has a higher average scoring margin (20) than New York Giants this season (-4).
The starters for Kansas City Chiefs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for New York Giants (1).
There's not much good to say about New York Giants this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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