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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
ND IRISH
9-8 156.66
190.41
 
VS
proj
Boomkanani ◇
142.96 9-8
152.62

ND IRISH fall short of projections, find way to top Boomkanani ◇, 156.66-142.96

Despite falling short of projections, ND IRISH emerged victorious with a 156.66-142.96 victory over Boomkanani ◇. Boomkanani ◇ grabbed a 29.7-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 47.86 points from Patrick Mahomes (259 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 25 Rush Yds) and the New England Patriots defense (10 Pts Allowed, 253 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers). But ND IRISH held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Davante Adams, who caught 11 passes for 136 yards and a touchdown for 30.6 points, and Devin Singletary, who ran for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns (23 points). This marks the second time this season ND IRISH have gotten the best of Boomkanani ◇, after falling 158.3-151.16 in their last matchup. ND IRISH improve to 9-8 for the season, while Boomkanani ◇ fall to 9-8.

Matchup Timeline

  ND IRISH   Boomkanani ◇

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Singletary overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 23 points against his 14.49-point projection. In a 29-15 win over the Falcons, he ran for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Devin Singletary

Top Player Comparison

ND IRISH
Points
% of total points 156.66
1
Davante Adams
WR
30.6
25.05
19.5%
2
Devin Singletary
RB
23
14.49
14.7%
3
David Montgomery
RB
21.1
16.89
13.5%
4
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
17.3
24.92
11%
Boomkanani ◇
Points
% of total points 142.96
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
24.86
29.84
17.4%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
23
32.34
16.1%
3
Jakobi Meyers
WR
21.3
14.44
14.9%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
20.2
18.11
14.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass for Boomkanani ◇ to contribute to an 89.06-59.36 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Boomkanani ◇ who grabbed the lead, 127.86-110.46. For ND IRISH, Deebo Samuel had a 45-yard touchdown catch. Austin Ekeler made the highlight reel for Boomkanani ◇ with a 40-yard catch.

Points By Position

  ND IRISH   Boomkanani ◇

StatSmack

Boomkanani ◇ are down in wins against ND IRISH this season, with a record of 1-2.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Boomkanani ◇ this season, ND IRISH have averaged more points (169.61) than they usually score this season (153.17).
We heard scoring helps you win. Boomkanani ◇ need some help then, averaging just 140.8 versus ND IRISH's 153.17.
Even the machines think ND IRISH have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (174.51) than Boomkanani ◇ (149.47).
You can't win if you don't play. Boomkanani ◇ has left more points on the bench this season (994.36) than ND IRISH (934.12).
Once ND IRISH put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Boomkanani ◇ (5 vs 4).
ND IRISH have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Boomkanani ◇ (1 vs 0).
By position, ND IRISH have outscored Boomkanani ◇ at RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
ND IRISH has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Boomkanani ◇ this season (-5).
Hey Boomkanani ◇, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

ND IRISH
Mission accomplished, ND IRISH. Nice job assembling a lineup that won by 13.7 points in Week 17.
Boomkanani ◇
Wow, talk about under-utilized. The starting backfield for Boomkanani ◇ collectively registered just four targets this past week.