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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Signum Express
2-1 144.87
147.77
 
VS
proj
High Desert Coyotes
135.09 1-2
146.56

Despite top scorer Woods, High Desert Coyotes fall to Signum Express, 144.87-135.09

Robert Woods had 36.45 points for High Desert Coyotes, the best total in the matchup and fourth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Signum Express, who staged an impressive comeback to earn a 144.87-135.09 win. Trailing 129.09-95.75 heading into Monday night, Signum Express roared back behind Ben Roethlisberger (32.12 points) and Antonio Brown (17). Signum Express (2-1) will look to build on their success against Perrysville Thunder, while High Desert Coyotes (1-2) match up against Super Dave in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Signum Express   High Desert Coyotes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Dolphins defense scored 75.6% more than their 6.69-point projection with 11.75 points against the Raiders in Week 3. They allowed 20 points, surrendered 434 yards, and intercepted 2 passes in the 28-20 win. The Dolphins defense ranks #95 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Patriots next week.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

Signum Express
Points
% of total points 144.87
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
32.12
22.13
22.2%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
31.4
24.41
21.7%
3
Antonio Brown
WR
17
22.19
11.7%
4
Tevin Coleman
RB
16.45
18.98
11.4%
High Desert Coyotes
Points
% of total points 135.09
1
Robert Woods
WR
36.45
12.77
27%
2
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
24.09
22.53
17.8%
3
Melvin Gordon III
RB
20.15
21.7
14.9%
4
Tarik Cohen
RB
11.05
12.42
8.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after all was said and done, High Desert Coyotes became the proud owner of a 129.09-95.75 lead. Christian McCaffrey had a 45-yard run for Signum Express, while Tevin Coleman had a 75-yard touchdown pass. Jimmy Garoppolo made the highlight reel for High Desert Coyotes with a 35-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Ben Roethlisberger teamed up with Antonio Brown for a 27-yard touchdown pass for Signum Express. Roethlisberger also lit up the scoreboard with a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 75-yard touchdown pass during Monday Night Football, helping propel Signum Express to the win.

Points By Position

  Signum Express   High Desert Coyotes

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. High Desert Coyotes need some help then, averaging just 137.69 versus Signum Express's 146.65.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Signum Express (2-1) have a better record than High Desert Coyotes (1-2).
Even the machines think Signum Express have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (156.87) than High Desert Coyotes (147.18).
Signum Express don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than High Desert Coyotes (1 vs 0).
Signum Express should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than High Desert Coyotes (1 vs 0).
By position, Signum Express have outscored High Desert Coyotes at QB, RB, and K this season.
Signum Express has a higher average scoring margin (3) than High Desert Coyotes this season (-11).
The starters for Signum Express had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for High Desert Coyotes (1).
Hey High Desert Coyotes, 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

High Desert Coyotes
Two squads with identical 1-2 records, eighth-place High Desert Coyotes will now have a date with 10th-place Super Dave next week. High Desert Coyotes are ranked eighth in scoring after three weeks (137.69 points per game), while Super Dave have put up the 11th-highest point total in The Daily Mistake Fun Bunch league.
Signum Express
Week 4 features two squads heading in opposite directions, as Signum Express (2-1) enter the matchup on a two-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (Perrysville Thunder, 0-3), have lost three straight. Three weeks into the 2018 season, Signum Express have tallied the sixth-most points in the league while Perrysville Thunder (and their 122.66 points per game) are ranked last.