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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Chargers
4-4 306.34
249.79
 
VS
proj
Denver Broncos
248 2-6
237.26

Los Angeles Chargers earn win over Denver Broncos, 306.34-248.00

Los Angeles Chargers rose to the occasion, securing a 306.34-248.00 win over Denver Broncos. Denver Broncos grabbed a 9.00-point lead on Thursday, but Los Angeles Chargers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by DeAndre Hopkins, who caught 12 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown for 48.4 points, and Tyler Conklin, who caught 6 passes for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns (28.4 points). Alvin Kamara (62 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 96 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Jimmy Garoppolo (235 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) carried the flag for Denver Broncos in the loss. This marks the second time this season Los Angeles Chargers have taken down Denver Broncos, after winning 226.28-208.9 in their last matchup. Los Angeles Chargers (4-4) will look to get another W against Vegas Raiders, while Denver Broncos (2-6) try to get back on track against LA Rams.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Chargers   Denver Broncos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Conklin (6 Rec, 79 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 28.4 points against the Patriots in Week 8. His scoring output more-than-quadrupled his 6.01-point projection and was much higher than his 9.7-point season scoring average. Conklin ranks #6 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Bills next week.
Tyler Conklin

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Chargers
Points
% of total points 306.34
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
48.4
24.19
15.8%
2
Tyler Conklin
TE
28.4
6.01
9.3%
3
Jamaal Williams
RB
26.1
10.62
8.5%
4
Eddie Jackson
S
24.1
15.27
7.9%
Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 248
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
46.3
20.46
18.7%
2
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
24.1
18.65
9.7%
3
Jerry Jeudy
WR
20.3
13.87
8.2%
4
Dre'Mont Jones
DE
18
6.24
7.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Alvin Kamara had a 36-yard touchdown catch for Denver Broncos, who trailed 238.40-195.40 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, Los Angeles Chargers became the proud owner of a 292.34-248.00 lead. For Los Angeles Chargers, Davis Mills had a 44-yard pass. Jimmy Garoppolo made the highlight reel for Denver Broncos with a 56-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Chargers   Denver Broncos

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Denver Broncos need some help then, averaging just 204.43 versus Los Angeles Chargers's 255.5.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Los Angeles Chargers (4-4) have a better record than Denver Broncos (2-6).
Even the machines think Los Angeles Chargers have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (252.35) than Denver Broncos (211.57).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Denver Broncos has left more points on the bench this season (258.88) than Los Angeles Chargers (193.54).
Los Angeles Chargers have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Denver Broncos (1 vs 0).
By position, Los Angeles Chargers have outscored Denver Broncos at QB, RB, WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Los Angeles Chargers has a higher average scoring margin (11) than Denver Broncos this season (-45).
Los Angeles Chargers came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (10) than Denver Broncos (0).
Hey Denver Broncos, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Los Angeles Chargers
You know what, Los Angeles Chargers, we do certainly admire the confidence. Starting a player with zero points (Denico Autry), while still getting a W... that's playing with fire! All we ask is to please limit that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the regular season. Can you imagine how silly we'd look if we let it happen in the playoffs?
Denver Broncos
Hey, it's possible that Denver Broncos may be a better talent scout in real football than in fantasy. Accumulating just 18 total targets in Week 8, their five wide receivers apparently helped their teams' causes by running decoy routes and blocking downfield.