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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
8 is the new 10
8-7 81.5
94.85
 
VS
proj
Juan in a Million
71.36 7-8
88.87

8 is the new 10 manage to beat Juan in a Million 81.50-71.36 despite coming up short of predictions

Both teams failed to rise to the occasion, but 8 is the new 10 did enough to take down Juan in a Million. Predicted to triumph by a score of 94.85-88.87, 8 is the new 10 came out on top with an 81.50-71.36 victory over Juan in a Million. Juan in a Million took the first lead in the matchup on Sunday afternoon, but 8 is the new 10 held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Patrick Mahomes (410 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 32 Rush Yds) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (5 Rec, 98 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). The Indianapolis Colts defense (17 Pts Allowed, 365 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) and Ezekiel Elliott (52 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 20 Rec Yds) were the leaders for Juan in a Million in the loss. This marks the second time this season 8 is the new 10 have taken down Juan in a Million, after winning 131.48-106.34 in their last matchup. 8 is the new 10 improve to 8-7 for the season, while Juan in a Million fall to 7-8.

Matchup Timeline

  8 is the new 10   Juan in a Million

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Valdes-Scantling overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 15.8 points against his 7.02-point projection. In a tie with the , he caught 5 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown. Valdes-Scantling will be on bye next week.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Top Player Comparison

8 is the new 10
Points
% of total points 81.5
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
30.6
24.05
37.5%
2
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR
15.8
7.02
19.4%
3
Sony Michel
RB
11.5
6.25
14.1%
4
Kyle Pitts
TE
7.7
6.18
9.4%
Juan in a Million
Points
% of total points 71.36
1
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
16
8.22
22.4%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
13.2
13.03
18.5%
3
Matt Gay
K
10
9.3
14%
4
George Kittle
TE
9.3
11.87
13%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Patrick Mahomes had a 34-yard touchdown pass and a 69-yard pass for 8 is the new 10, helping to stake the team to a 40.50-0.00 lead.
Sunday Late
Kyle Pitts had a 49-yard catch for 8 is the new 10, who trailed 50.70-48.20 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  8 is the new 10   Juan in a Million

Game Notes

Only four of the nine starters on 8 is the new 10 exceeded their scoring projections.
Juan in a Million had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
8 is the new 10 won despite starting Ryan Succop, who scored zero points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
Not only did 8 is the new 10 win, but they also covered the 5.98-point forecasted margin of victory.
In a losing effort, the Indianapolis Colts defense (16 points) registered the highest score for a DEF this week.

Coach Talk

8 is the new 10
The key to success in football is exploiting the mismatches. Fueled by a stellar performance by Patrick Mahomes, we absolutely dominated Juan in a Million at the quarterback position this past week (30.6 points to 5.76). Mahomes went 31-for-47 for 410 yards, three TDs, and an INT in a six-point win over the Chargers.
Juan in a Million
Hey now, talk about under-utilized: As a group, the starting backfield for Juan in a Million collectively recorded only three receptions on five targets this past week.