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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Pack Rats
1-2 238.65
245.89
 
VS
proj
big diesel
190.4 0-3
186.87

Pack Rats hand big diesel third consecutive loss, 238.65-190.40

Pack Rats earned a 238.65-190.40 victory to hand big diesel their third straight loss to open the season. Pack Rats never trailed in this one after grabbing a 18.50-point lead on Thursday behind Joe Schobert. Cam Newton (40.6 points) and Davante Adams (21.35) led the charge for big diesel in the loss. Pack Rats improve to 1-2 on the season, while big diesel fall to 0-3.

Matchup Timeline

  Pack Rats   big diesel

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Eagles in Week 3, Leonard made 13 tackles and recorded 2 sacks. In doing so, he put up 30.5 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Pack Rats this week. In Week 4, Leonard and the Colts will square off against the Texans.
Darius Leonard

Top Player Comparison

Pack Rats
Points
% of total points 238.65
1
Darius Leonard
LB
30.5
14.63
12.8%
2
Alex Collins
RB
24.05
18.25
10.1%
3
Clayton Geathers
S
23
11.82
9.6%
4
Fred Warner
LB
22.5
12.39
9.4%
big diesel
Points
% of total points 190.4
1
Cam Newton
QB
40.6
32.6
21.3%
2
Davante Adams
WR
21.35
18.29
11.2%
3
Budda Baker
S
20.25
11.64
10.6%
4
Antonio Brown
WR
19.7
25.99
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which Pack Rats became the proud owner of a 224.55-145.70 lead. For Pack Rats, Kenny Stills had a 34-yard touchdown catch. Cam Newton made the highlight reel for big diesel with a 24-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Antonio Brown had a 27-yard touchdown catch for big diesel.

Points By Position

  Pack Rats   big diesel

StatSmack

Pack Rats must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (238.65) than their season average (222.95).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're big diesel. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. big diesel need some help then, averaging just 191.59 versus Pack Rats's 222.95.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Pack Rats (1-2) have a better record than big diesel (0-3).
Even the computers think Pack Rats have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (253.84) than big diesel (191.25).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. big diesel has left more points on the bench this season (400.55) than Pack Rats (109.82).
By position, Pack Rats have outscored big diesel at RB, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Pack Rats has a higher average scoring margin (3) than big diesel this season (-52).
Don't worry big diesel, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Pack Rats
Hey, we'll definitely take the win, Pack Rats! Having said that, if we want to take our performance to the next level, then here's one area where we can improve. Our starting QB was thoroughly outplayed by the opposition. Cam Newton went 15-of-24 for 150 yards and two touchdowns for big diesel, and all Tom Brady could put up was a 14-for-26 outing, with 133 yards and one passing TD (plus an ugly interception). Let's spend some extra time this week working with our receivers!
big diesel
The problem this week was pretty easy to diagnose, big diesel. Starting Marcus Sherels, Aaron Wallace, and Delanie Walker in a fantasy matchup where your opponent tallied 238.65 points... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time.