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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
CHEMDAWGS
7-3 132.2
160.62
 
VS
proj
FDC Chiefs
90.75 3-7
120.53

CHEMDAWGS manage to defeat FDC Chiefs in 132.20-90.75 drubbing despite falling short of expectations

Both teams were unable to rise to the occasion, falling short of projections, but CHEMDAWGS did enough to take down FDC Chiefs, cruising to a 132.20-90.75 win. CHEMDAWGS got out to a 0.20-point lead on Thursday behind Jaylen Waddle (10.4 points) and never gave it up. Justin Jefferson (22.9 points) and Taylor Heinicke (20.3) did their part for FDC Chiefs in the loss. CHEMDAWGS (7-3) will look to maintain their momentum against Team Tadlock, while FDC Chiefs (3-7) try to right the ship against Nightmares.

Matchup Timeline

  CHEMDAWGS   FDC Chiefs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 17 points, surrendering 331 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Jaguars, the Colts defense put up 14 points this week. Their scoring output was 58.7% more than their 8.82-point projection and was much higher than their 8.4-point season scoring average. The Colts defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Bills next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

CHEMDAWGS
Points
% of total points 132.2
1
Josh Allen
QB
28.6
32.35
21.6%
2
Mark Ingram II
RB
20.8
13.8
15.7%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
19.9
19.09
15.1%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
14.9
22.37
11.3%
FDC Chiefs
Points
% of total points 90.75
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
22.9
17.49
25.2%
2
Taylor Heinicke
QB
20.3
23.62
22.4%
3
Deonte Harris
WR
15.7
11.62
17.3%
4
Devin Duvernay
WR
10.2
5.84
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, CHEMDAWGS boasted a 90.80-57.65 lead. For CHEMDAWGS, Josh Allen had a 57-yard pass and a 49-yard pass. Taylor Heinicke had a 20-yard touchdown pass for FDC Chiefs, while Deonte Harris had a 46-yard catch.

Points By Position

  CHEMDAWGS   FDC Chiefs

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. CHEMDAWGS scored fewer points in this one (132.2) than their season average of 148.32.
We heard scoring helps you win. FDC Chiefs need some help then, averaging just 128.65 versus CHEMDAWGS's 148.32.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" CHEMDAWGS (7-3) have a better record than FDC Chiefs (3-7).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. CHEMDAWGS has left fewer points on the bench this season (433.9) than FDC Chiefs (461.1).
CHEMDAWGS don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than FDC Chiefs (6 vs 1).
CHEMDAWGS don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than FDC Chiefs (0 vs 1).
CHEMDAWGS should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than FDC Chiefs (5 vs 0).
CHEMDAWGS have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than FDC Chiefs (51 vs 36).
FDC Chiefs have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than CHEMDAWGS (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, CHEMDAWGS have outscored FDC Chiefs at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
CHEMDAWGS has a higher average scoring margin (18) than FDC Chiefs this season (-9).
The starters for CHEMDAWGS had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for FDC Chiefs (2).
There's not much good to say about FDC Chiefs this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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