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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Alex Le's Team
2-1 118.7
112.36
 
VS
proj
DRAFTKING
96.7 1-2
119.62

DRAFTKING lose to Alex Le's Team in 118.7-96.7 rout

There's no sugarcoating it, DRAFTKING dropped the ball, at least based on projections, as Alex Le's Team cruised to a 118.7-96.7 victory. Alex Le's Team got out to a 7.3-point lead on Thursday behind Bilal Powell and never relinquished it. Aaron Rodgers (19.9 points) and the Chicago Bears defense (16) did their part for DRAFTKING in the loss. Alex Le's Team (2-1) will look to add to their success against AA Ron Balakay, while DRAFTKING (1-2) will attempt to get back on track against Mr. Phamtastic.

Matchup Timeline

  Alex Le's Team   DRAFTKING

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Packers, Peterson scored 25 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 9.58-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Peterson ranks #29 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Adrian Peterson

Top Player Comparison

Alex Le's Team
Points
% of total points 118.7
1
Adrian Peterson
RB
25
9.58
21.1%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
18.9
16.78
15.9%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
18.5
13.57
15.6%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
16.4
15.5
13.8%
DRAFTKING
Points
% of total points 96.7
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
19.9
23.92
20.6%
2
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
16
10.87
16.5%
3
Melvin Gordon III
RB
15.4
15.49
15.9%
4
Kyle Rudolph
TE
13.3
8.74
13.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Alex Le's Team became the proud owner of a 118.7-87.9 lead. For Alex Le's Team, Adrian Peterson had a 41-yard run. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for DRAFTKING with a 64-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Alex Le's Team   DRAFTKING

StatSmack

"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Alex Le's Team (2-1) have a better record than DRAFTKING (1-2).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. DRAFTKING has left more points on the bench this season (163.8) than Alex Le's Team (118.34).
In dire times, at least Alex Le's Team keep it close. They've been blown out less times than DRAFTKING (1 vs 2).
Alex Le's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than DRAFTKING (2 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of DRAFTKING - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Alex Le's Team (0) this season. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off this week.
By position, Alex Le's Team have outscored DRAFTKING at WR this season.
Don't worry DRAFTKING, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

DRAFTKING
On the docket for Week 4, sixth-place DRAFTKING (1-2) are due to take on second-place Mr. Phamtastic (2-1). DRAFTKING are ranked third in scoring after three weeks (123.08 points per game), while Mr. Phamtastic have put up the league's second-highest point total.
Alex Le's Team
In a matchup that features teams separated by just a game in the standings, Alex Le's Team (2-1) will square off against AA Ron Balakay (1-2) in Week 4. Through three weeks of action, Alex Le's Team have scored the sixth-most points in the league while AA Ron Balakay (and their 102.22 points per game) are ranked last.