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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Ravens
3-0 131.14
102.4
 
VS
proj
Aussig Ravens
85.2 0-3
90.23

Ravens beat Aussig Ravens to remain undefeated in 131.14-85.20 rout

Ravens won their third consecutive matchup to open the season with a dominant win over Aussig Ravens, cruising to a 131.14-85.20 victory. It didn't take long to learn who would lead the way in this one, as Ravens jumped out to a 70.74-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive performances from Drew Brees and Giovani Bernard. Brees passed for 396 yards and 3 touchdowns for 40.54 points, while Bernard racked up 86 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (14.6 points). Cam Newton (29.6 points) and Matt Prater (14) carried the flag for Aussig Ravens in defeat. Ravens (3-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against Tábor City Jokers, while Aussig Ravens (0-3) meet Pardubice Colts in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Ravens   Aussig Ravens

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 396 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Falcons, Brees put up 40.54 points this week. He nearly doubled his 20.39-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Brees ranks #3 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
Drew Brees

Top Player Comparison

Ravens
Points
% of total points 131.14
1
Drew Brees
QB
40.54
20.39
30.9%
2
Giovani Bernard
RB
14.6
13.24
11.1%
3
Justin Tucker
K
13
11.27
9.9%
4
Devin Funchess
WR
12.7
7.01
9.7%
Aussig Ravens
Points
% of total points 85.2
1
Cam Newton
QB
29.6
20.38
34.7%
2
Matt Prater
K
14
9.76
16.4%
3
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
10.9
12.49
12.8%
4
Corey Clement
RB
7.5
12
8.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Ravens had a 131.14-60.40 lead. Justin Tucker had a 52-yard field goal and a 52-yard field goal for Ravens, while David Johnson had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Cam Newton made the highlight reel for Aussig Ravens with a 24-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Ravens   Aussig Ravens

StatSmack

Ravens must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (131.14) than their season average (114.11).
Get on their level! Ravens have won three straight matchups, while Aussig Ravens have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Ravens are doing a better job of that, averaging 114.11 versus Aussig Ravens's 85.01.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Ravens (3-0) have a better record than Aussig Ravens (0-3).
Even the computers think Ravens have better players. Their projected average points is higher (103.21) than Aussig Ravens (94.46).
Ravens don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Aussig Ravens (2 vs 0).
Ravens are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Aussig Ravens (0 vs 2).
Ravens should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Aussig Ravens (2 vs 0).
Ravens have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Aussig Ravens (15 vs 9).
By position, Ravens have outscored Aussig Ravens at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Ravens don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 42 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Ravens had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Aussig Ravens (1).
Hey Aussig Ravens, 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

Aussig Ravens
One winless skid will conclude in Week 4 as last-place Aussig Ravens have now lost three consecutive games while their opponent, Pardubice Colts, have dropped each of their last two. Aussig Ravens are ranked 10th in scoring after three weeks (85.01 points per game), while Pardubice Colts have posted the league's sixth-highest point total.
Ravens
Ravens (3-0) square off against Tábor City Jokers (1-2) in Week 4. Three weeks into the season, Ravens are ranked third in points scored, while Tábor City Jokers have posted the ninth-highest point total in CZNFL A League 18.