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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
GD Team
1-2 118.1
89.25
 
VS
proj
Hardy Headbussaz
94.84 1-2
92.41

GD Team earn win against Hardy Headbussaz in 118.10-94.84 rout

GD Team rose to the occasion and exceeded expectations, cruising to a 118.10-94.84 victory over Hardy Headbussaz. Hardy Headbussaz got out to a 17.10-point lead on Thursday, but it was all GD Team after that. They were led by Cam Newton (150 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 36 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Wil Lutz (3-3 FG, 49 long, 4-4 XP). Drew Brees (40.54 points) and Isaiah Crowell (17.1) were the leaders for Hardy Headbussaz in defeat. GD Team (1-2) will look to maintain their momentum against REAPERS, while Hardy Headbussaz (1-2) attempt to get some positive momentum against Kush Gordon.

Matchup Timeline

  GD Team   Hardy Headbussaz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ivory scored 12.6 points against the Vikings in Week 3 to more-than-double his 4.72-point projection. He racked up 126 yards from scrimmage to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on GD Team this week. Ivory will battle the Packers in Week 4.
Chris Ivory

Top Player Comparison

GD Team
Points
% of total points 118.1
1
Cam Newton
QB
29.6
20.38
25.1%
2
Wil Lutz
K
15
9.92
12.7%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
13
7.87
11%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
12.9
12.89
10.9%
Hardy Headbussaz
Points
% of total points 94.84
1
Drew Brees
QB
40.54
20.39
42.7%
2
Isaiah Crowell
RB
17.1
8.53
18%
3
Antonio Brown
WR
11
14.53
11.6%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
10.5
10.59
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Cam Newton had a 24-yard touchdown pass for GD Team, while Chris Ivory had a 55-yard catch to contribute to a 101.90-81.24 lead for GD Team.
Monday
Antonio Brown had a 27-yard touchdown catch for Hardy Headbussaz.

Points By Position

  GD Team   Hardy Headbussaz

StatSmack

GD Team must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (118.1) than their season average (100.25).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. GD Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (91.6) than Hardy Headbussaz (102.42).
Hardy Headbussaz are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than GD Team (2 vs 1).
GD Team have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Hardy Headbussaz (15 vs 10).
By position, GD Team have outscored Hardy Headbussaz at WR, TE, and K this season.
The starters for GD Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Hardy Headbussaz (1).
Don't worry Hardy Headbussaz, 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

Hardy Headbussaz
In Week 4, Hardy Headbussaz (1-2, ninth-place) are due to square off against Kush Gordon (2-1, sixth-place). With three weeks of action now in the books, Hardy Headbussaz have put up the fourth-most points in the league (96.24 points per game) while Kush Gordon (91.29 PPG) are ranked eighth.
GD Team
Two teams sporting matching 1-2 records, GD Team and REAPERS will go toe-to-toe next in Week 4. Through three weeks of action, GD Team have put up the second-most points in the league while REAPERS (and their 87.81 points per game) are ranked 10th.