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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 14
Weekly
Grade
Grade
KAREEM!
10-4 89.8
97.92
VS
proj
8 is the new 10
86.12
7-7
106.9
8 is the new 10 lose to KAREEM! in 89.80-86.12 thriller
8 is the new 10 were unable to rise to the occasion, coming up short of projections, as KAREEM! eked out an 89.80-86.12 win. 8 is the new 10 had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. KAREEM! led 89.80-78.22 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 7.9 points from Sony Michel on Monday night for 8 is the new 10. Taysom Hill (175 Pass Yds, 73 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and the Tennessee Titans defense (0 Pts Allowed, 192 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) were the top performers for KAREEM! in the victory. This marks the second time this season KAREEM! have gotten the best of 8 is the new 10, after falling 99.66-86.48 in their last matchup. KAREEM! will look to keep it rolling in the next round of the playoffs.
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Matchup Timeline
KAREEM!
8 is the new 10
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
In a 20-0 win over the Jaguars, the Titans defense scored 23.5 points to more-than-double their 10.94-point projection. They didn't allow any points, surrendered 192 yards, and intercepted 4 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on KAREEM! this week. Next week, the Titans will go up against the Steelers.
The Tennessee Titans defense
Top Player Comparison
KAREEM!
Points
% of total points 89.8
1
Taysom Hill
QB
26.3
22.12
29.3%
2
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
23.5
10.94
26.2%
3
D'Onta Foreman
RB
12.2
8.43
13.6%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
11.1
9.42
12.4%
8 is the new 10
Points
% of total points 86.12
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
20.5
14.83
23.8%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
20.32
23.98
23.6%
3
Ryan Succop
K
9
9.15
10.5%
4
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
8
10.68
9.3%
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, after which KAREEM! boasted a 75.90-46.92 lead. For KAREEM!, Taysom Hill had a 44-yard touchdown run. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for 8 is the new 10 with a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass.
Points By Position
KAREEM!
8 is the new 10
StatSmack
KAREEM! have a winning record versus 8 is the new 10 this season, with a record of 2-1.
They don't even seem to consider you a threat. KAREEM! have a winning record vs 8 is the new 10 this season despite scoring less against them on average (98.56) than their average (107.16).
We heard scoring helps you win. 8 is the new 10 need some help then, averaging just 92.62 versus KAREEM!'s 107.16.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" KAREEM! (10-4) have a better record than 8 is the new 10 (7-7).
KAREEM! don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than 8 is the new 10 (3 vs 2).
KAREEM! are clutch masters, with more close wins than 8 is the new 10 (4 vs 0).
KAREEM! should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than 8 is the new 10 (8 vs 3).
KAREEM! have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than 8 is the new 10 (57 vs 41).
By position, KAREEM! have outscored 8 is the new 10 at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
KAREEM! don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, second-highest in the league.
KAREEM! was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (4) than 8 is the new 10 (1).
Hey 8 is the new 10, maybe you'll have better luck next year!
Coach Talk
KAREEM!
Hey, we do admire the confidence this past week, KAREEM!. It takes real guts to deploy a starter with zero points (Terry McLaurin), while still earning the W.
8 is the new 10
Shucks, this narrow defeat can be attributed more to the Chiefs coaching staff than anything else. This week's gameplan called for the QB to fire off just 24 passes, and Patrick Mahomes did his part... finding his target on a superb 83 percent of them!