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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Underground Kings
1-2 130.5
142.4
 
VS
proj
GoldDiggers
102.5 1-2
117

GoldDiggers lose to Underground Kings, 130.50-102.50

GoldDiggers underachieved compared to their projected point total, as Underground Kings secured a 130.50-102.50 victory. Underground Kings never trailed in this one after grabbing a 9.00-point lead on Thursday behind Quincy Enunwa. Cam Newton (150 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 36 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Devin Funchess (4 Rec, 67 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the charge for GoldDiggers in the loss. Underground Kings (1-2) will look to earn another win against My BallZach Ertz, while GoldDiggers (1-2) try to develop some positive momentum against Honolulu Blue Myself.

Matchup Timeline

  Underground Kings   GoldDiggers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense allowed 23 points, surrendered 356 yards, and forced 2 fumbles in a 35-23 win over the Chargers. In doing so, they put up 14 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Underground Kings this week. In Week 4, the Rams will square off against the Vikings.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Underground Kings
Points
% of total points 130.5
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
24.75
20.85
19%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
20.5
21.13
15.7%
3
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
17.25
12.98
13.2%
4
T.J. Yeldon
RB
15.75
15.65
12.1%
GoldDiggers
Points
% of total points 102.5
1
Cam Newton
QB
34
20.25
33.2%
2
Devin Funchess
WR
16
9.66
15.6%
3
Matt Prater
K
14
9.76
13.7%
4
Corey Clement
RB
13
16.43
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which Underground Kings had a 130.50-88.50 lead. Justin Tucker had a 52-yard field goal and a 52-yard field goal for Underground Kings, while Emmanuel Sanders had a 35-yard touchdown run. Cam Newton made the highlight reel for GoldDiggers with a 24-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Underground Kings   GoldDiggers

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Underground Kings are doing a better job of that, averaging 131.17 versus GoldDiggers's 111.83.
Even the machines think Underground Kings have better players. Their projected average points is higher (143.94) than GoldDiggers (115.99).
By position, Underground Kings have outscored GoldDiggers at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Underground Kings had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for GoldDiggers (1).
Hey GoldDiggers, 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

GoldDiggers
Up ahead in Week 4, GoldDiggers (1-2, 10th-place) will try to right the ship against Honolulu Blue Myself (2-1, third-place). GoldDiggers are ranked last in scoring through three weeks (111.83 points per game), while Honolulu Blue Myself have put up the league's highest point total.
Underground Kings
In a matchup between a couple of squads within a game of each other in the standings, Underground Kings (1-2) face My BallZach Ertz (2-1) in Week 4. Through three weeks of action, Underground Kings have accumulated the league's third-lowest point total while My BallZach Ertz (136.83 PPG) are ranked eighth.