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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 8
Weekly
Grade
Grade
MILLER'S KILLERS
2-6 152.3
108.75
VS
proj
Poldi Steelers
120.62
5-3
99.94
MILLER'S KILLERS defy predictions, earn win over Poldi Steelers in 152.30-120.62 landslide
Both teams stepped up and outperformed expectations, but it was MILLER'S KILLERS who emerged victorious, rolling to a 152.30-120.62 win over Poldi Steelers. Poldi Steelers earned a 15.12-point lead on Thursday, but it was all MILLER'S KILLERS after that. They were led by Derrick Henry (35.3 points) and DeAndre Hopkins (27.9). Christian McCaffrey (34 Pass Yds, 94 Rush Yds, 55 Rec Yds, 3 Off. TDs,) and Lamar Jackson (238 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 43 Rush Yds) were the leaders for Poldi Steelers in defeat. This marks the second time this season MILLER'S KILLERS have gotten the best of Poldi Steelers, after winning 101.16-91.92 in their last matchup. MILLER'S KILLERS (2-6) will look to sustain their winning ways against Packers Brno, while Poldi Steelers (5-3) will try to generate some positive momentum against Zelinsky Fresno.
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Matchup Timeline
MILLER'S KILLERS
Poldi Steelers
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
Projected to score 17.88 points, Henry nearly doubled that amount by scoring 35.3 points as the Titans beat the Texans 17-10. He ran for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on MILLER'S KILLERS this week. Henry will play the Chiefs in Week 9.
Derrick Henry
Top Player Comparison
MILLER'S KILLERS
Points
% of total points 152.3
1
Derrick Henry
RB
35.3
17.88
23.2%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
27.9
17.34
18.3%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
26.4
19.32
17.3%
4
Jerry Jeudy
WR
15.3
9.78
10%
Poldi Steelers
Points
% of total points 120.62
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
36.26
16.27
30.1%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
21.82
22.39
18.1%
3
Mike Evans
WR
15.3
13.67
12.7%
4
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
11
8.61
9.1%
Matchup Highlights
Thursday
There were players with big-time plays on both teams on Thursday, after which Poldi Steelers had a 37.12-22.00 lead. For MILLER'S KILLERS, Chris Godwin had a 44-yard catch. Mike Evans made the highlight reel for Poldi Steelers with a 51-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Dak Prescott had a 21-yard touchdown pass for MILLER'S KILLERS, helping the team to a 105.60-63.66 lead.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was MILLER'S KILLERS who claimed the lead, 152.30-111.42. For MILLER'S KILLERS, Derrick Henry had a 29-yard touchdown run and a 41-yard run. Christian McCaffrey had a 34-yard touchdown pass for Poldi Steelers, while Brandin Cooks had a 44-yard catch.
Points By Position
MILLER'S KILLERS
Poldi Steelers
Game Notes
Most (6 of the 9) of the starters on MILLER'S KILLERS exceeded their projected point totals.
Despite five of their nine starters scoring above their points projection, Poldi Steelers lost.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The 152.3 points scored by MILLER'S KILLERS are the 4th-most in the league this season.
The matchup's 31.68-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
The win concludes a six-game winless slide for MILLER'S KILLERS, while the loss caps a two-game winning streak for Poldi Steelers.
Not only did MILLER'S KILLERS win, but they also easily covered the 8.81-point predicted margin of victory.
MILLER'S KILLERS moves to (1-3) in blowout games this year, while Poldi Steelers falls to (3-1).
A bright spot in the loss, Christian McCaffrey officially put up the second-highest scoring output for any RB this year with 36.26 points.
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