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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Green Bay Packers
10-0 260.74
271.19
 
VS
proj
New York Giants
164.24 4-6
184.32

Green Bay Packers knock off New York Giants to remain perfect in 260.74-164.24 runaway

Green Bay Packers won their 10th straight to open the season with a dominant victory over New York Giants, cruising to a 260.74-164.24 win. New York Giants grabbed a 1.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Green Bay Packers after that. They were led by Patrick Mahomes (33.14 points) and Christian Kirk (31.5). Dalvin Cook (25.6 points) and Josh Jacobs (22.6) did their part for New York Giants in the loss. Green Bay Packers (10-0) will look to keep it rolling against San Francisco 49ers, while New York Giants (4-6) face off against Pittsburgh Steelers in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Green Bay Packers   New York Giants

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kirk (9 Rec, 105 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 31.5 points against the Chiefs in Week 10. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 12.45-point projection and was much higher than his 16.36-point season scoring average. Kirk ranks #35 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
Christian Kirk

Top Player Comparison

Green Bay Packers
Points
% of total points 260.74
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
33.14
24.26
12.7%
2
Christian Kirk
WR
31.5
12.45
12.1%
3
Jordyn Brooks
LB
28
19.36
10.7%
4
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
22.1
16.32
8.5%
New York Giants
Points
% of total points 164.24
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
25.6
15.44
15.6%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
22.6
16.25
13.8%
3
Shaq Thompson
LB
20
19.14
12.2%
4
Brian Robinson Jr.
RB
14.6
7.61
8.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Green Bay Packers owned a 199.64-82.00 lead. Patrick Mahomes had a 46-yard pass for Green Bay Packers, while Tyler Lockett had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Dalvin Cook had an 81-yard touchdown run for New York Giants, while Dameon Pierce had a 44-yard run.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 32-yard touchdown pass for New York Giants, who trailed 252.74-139.94 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Green Bay Packers   New York Giants

StatSmack

Green Bay Packers are looking unstoppable, winning 10 in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. New York Giants need some help then, averaging just 236.66 versus Green Bay Packers's 272.66.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Green Bay Packers (10-0) have a better record than New York Giants (4-6).
Even the computers think Green Bay Packers have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (269.42) than New York Giants (243.68).
You can't win if you don't play. New York Giants has left more points on the bench this season (827.34) than Green Bay Packers (621.82).
Green Bay Packers are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than New York Giants (0 vs 1).
Green Bay Packers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than New York Giants (4 vs 3).
By position, Green Bay Packers have outscored New York Giants at QB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Green Bay Packers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 42 points, highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for Green Bay Packers. They've clinched a playoff spot while New York Giants are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey New York Giants, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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