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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Maria's Team
2-1 107.4
120.06
 
VS
proj
JENNIFER R's Team
94.72 1-2
123.63

Maria's Team find way to top JENNIFER R's Team 107.40-94.72

Both teams were unable to rise to the occasion, falling short of their projected point totals, but Maria's Team did enough to knock off JENNIFER R's Team, coming out on top with a 107.40-94.72 victory. JENNIFER R's Team nabbed a 7.00-point lead on Thursday, but Maria's Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Christian McCaffrey, who ran for 184 yards for 20.4 points, and Michael Thomas, who caught 10 passes for 129 yards (17.9 points). Carlos Hyde (98 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Saquon Barkley (82 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 35 Rec Yds) led the way for JENNIFER R's Team in the loss. Maria's Team (2-1) will look to maintain their momentum against Dcchick, while JENNIFER R's Team (1-2) attempt to get back on track against Discount Belicheck.

Matchup Timeline

  Maria's Team   JENNIFER R's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Seahawks defense (13 Pts Allowed, 303 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 15 points in a 24-13 win over the Cowboys in Week 3. They more-than-doubled their 7.17-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. The Seahawks defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
The Seattle Seahawks defense

Top Player Comparison

Maria's Team
Points
% of total points 107.4
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
20.4
17.89
19%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
17.9
16.78
16.7%
3
Jarvis Landry
WR
16.3
12.1
15.2%
4
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
15
7.17
14%
JENNIFER R's Team
Points
% of total points 94.72
1
Carlos Hyde
RB
23.3
10.36
24.6%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
20.2
16.9
21.3%
3
Julio Jones
WR
12.1
15.51
12.8%
4
Tom Brady
QB
8.52
22.76
9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Maria's Team owned a 107.40-86.20 lead. For Maria's Team, Christian McCaffrey had a 45-yard run. Julio Jones had a 58-yard catch for JENNIFER R's Team, while Tyreek Hill had a 42-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Maria's Team   JENNIFER R's Team

StatSmack

As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Maria's Team (2-1) have a better record than JENNIFER R's Team (1-2).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Maria's Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (84.92) than JENNIFER R's Team (229.64).
By position, Maria's Team have outscored JENNIFER R's Team at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Hey JENNIFER R's Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

JENNIFER R's Team
Losing skids will collide in Week 4 as sixth-place JENNIFER R's Team have now lost two consecutive games while their opponent, Discount Belicheck, have dropped three straight. With three weeks in the books, JENNIFER R's Team have scored the second-most points in the league (120.12 points per game) while Discount Belicheck (and their 94.74 points per game) are ranked just eighth.
Maria's Team
Next week will feature two teams heading in different directions, as Maria's Team (2-1) go into the matchup on a two-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (Dcchick, 1-2), come in as losers of two straight. With three weeks of action now behind us, Maria's Team have tallied the fifth-most points in the league while Dcchick (89.92 PPG) are ranked ninth.