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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
ND IRISH
6-8 177.38
155.7
 
VS
proj
Detroit Lions
152.06 7-7
157.51

ND IRISH brush off predictions, knock off Detroit Lions in 177.38-152.06 rout

ND IRISH outperformed expectations, rolling to a 177.38-152.06 win over Detroit Lions, who fell short of projections. Detroit Lions earned a 100.1-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive efforts from Ja'Marr Chase, who caught 10 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown for 28.5 points, and the Cincinnati Bengals defense, who allowed only 10 points, surrendered 344 yards, and intercepted a pass (21.4 points). But it was all ND IRISH after that. They were led by the Kansas City Chiefs defense (28 Pts Allowed, 320 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) and . This marks the second time this season ND IRISH have knocked off Detroit Lions, after winning 144.2-127.78 in their last matchup. ND IRISH (6-8) will look to maintain their winning ways against HUGH JASSEL, while Detroit Lions (7-7) will take on Cowboy in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  ND IRISH   Detroit Lions

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 28 points, surrendering 320 yards, and intercepting 2 passes against the Broncos, the Chiefs defense recorded 31.2 points this week. Their scoring output was 25.6% more than their 24.84-point projection and was higher than their 23.53-point season scoring average. The Chiefs defense will face the Texans next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

ND IRISH
Points
% of total points 177.38
1
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
31.2
24.84
17.6%
2
RB
29.3
19.47
16.5%
3
James Conner
RB
23.4
14.85
13.2%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
22.4
12.01
12.6%
Detroit Lions
Points
% of total points 152.06
1
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
28.5
18.97
18.7%
2
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
21.4
19.65
14.1%
3
RB
20.5
18.3
13.5%
4
QB
17.66
27.45
11.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
DeVonta Smith had a 41-yard touchdown catch for Detroit Lions, contributing to a 100.10-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass for ND IRISH, helping the team to a 121.58-107.90 lead.

Points By Position

  ND IRISH   Detroit Lions

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Detroit Lions, ND IRISH averaged more points (160.79) than they usually score (148.78).
Even the computers think ND IRISH have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (160.35) than Detroit Lions (149.35).
ND IRISH don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Detroit Lions (4 vs 2).
ND IRISH don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Detroit Lions (1 vs 2).
By position, ND IRISH have outscored Detroit Lions at WR and DEF this season.
Don't worry Detroit Lions, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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