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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
RAT POISON YA RELISH
3-0 119
121.63
 
VS
proj
Gunslinger
101.64 1-2
119.89

RAT POISON YA RELISH beat Gunslinger to remain unbeaten, 119.00-101.64

RAT POISON YA RELISH won their third straight to open the season with a hard-fought win over Gunslinger, coming out on top with a 119.00-101.64 victory. RAT POISON YA RELISH never trailed in this one after earning a 17.36-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Alvin Kamara (26.5 points) and Deshaun Watson (26). Jimmy Garoppolo (22.34 points) and Todd Gurley II (22.1) did their part for Gunslinger in the loss. RAT POISON YA RELISH (3-0) will look to keep it rolling against Ashley's Nice Team, while Gunslinger (1-2) face S's Super Team in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  RAT POISON YA RELISH   Gunslinger

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense (23 Pts Allowed, 356 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 14 points in a 35-23 win over the Chargers in Week 3. They more-than-doubled their 6.92-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. The Rams defense ranks #52 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Vikings next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

RAT POISON YA RELISH
Points
% of total points 119
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
26.5
20.4
22.3%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
26
20.52
21.8%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
17.5
13.57
14.7%
4
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
14
6.92
11.8%
Gunslinger
Points
% of total points 101.64
1
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
22.34
19.68
22%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
22.1
21.88
21.7%
3
Matt Breida
RB
13.2
12.13
13%
4
Lamar Miller
RB
11.6
14.19
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which RAT POISON YA RELISH boasted a 119.00-101.64 lead. For RAT POISON YA RELISH, Tevin Coleman had a 75-yard touchdown pass. Jimmy Garoppolo made the highlight reel for Gunslinger with a 35-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  RAT POISON YA RELISH   Gunslinger

StatSmack

RAT POISON YA RELISH are looking unstoppable, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Gunslinger need some help then, averaging just 106.41 versus RAT POISON YA RELISH's 121.11.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" RAT POISON YA RELISH (3-0) have a better record than Gunslinger (1-2).
Once RAT POISON YA RELISH put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Gunslinger (1 vs 0).
RAT POISON YA RELISH don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Gunslinger (0 vs 1).
RAT POISON YA RELISH should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Gunslinger (1 vs 0).
RAT POISON YA RELISH have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Gunslinger (14 vs 9).
Gunslinger have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than RAT POISON YA RELISH (1) this season and still losing the matchup.
By position, RAT POISON YA RELISH have outscored Gunslinger at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
RAT POISON YA RELISH don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 28 points, highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about Gunslinger this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Gunslinger
Coming up next week, Gunslinger (1-2, seventh-place) will take on S's Super Team (2-1, third-place). Gunslinger are ranked sixth in scoring after three weeks (106.41 points per game), while S's Super Team have put up the second-highest point total in Yahoo Public 2843 league.
RAT POISON YA RELISH
Week 4 features two teams moving in opposite directions, as RAT POISON YA RELISH (3-0) enter the matchup on a three-game winning streak, while their Week 4 opponent (Ashley's Nice Team, 0-3), have recorded three straight losses. Three weeks into the season, RAT POISON YA RELISH are ranked third in points scored, while Ashley's Nice Team have put up the lowest point total in Yahoo Public 2843 league.