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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Ravenmaniack
1-2 263.8
298.41
 
VS
proj
GridIron Bullies
246.16 1-2
285.41

Ravenmaniack come back to defeat GridIron Bullies 263.80-246.16 despite coming up short of projections

Both teams underachieved compared to expectations, but Ravenmaniack did enough to get the best of GridIron Bullies. Predicted to come out on top by a score of 298.41-285.41, Ravenmaniack came from behind to earn a 263.80-246.16 victory over GridIron Bullies. Ravenmaniack trailed 246.16-194.20 heading into Monday night, but the unit roared back behind JuJu Smith-Schuster (9 Rec, 116 Rec Yds) and James Conner (61 Rush Yds, 34 Rec Yds). Ravenmaniack improve to 1-2 on the season, while GridIron Bullies fall to 1-2.

Matchup Timeline

  Ravenmaniack   GridIron Bullies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Smith-Schuster (9 Rec, 116 Rec Yds) scored 30.6 points against the Buccaneers in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 15.19-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Smith-Schuster ranks #27 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
JuJu Smith-Schuster

Top Player Comparison

Ravenmaniack
Points
% of total points 263.8
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
41.5
26.49
15.7%
2
Marshawn Lynch
RB
31.1
20.47
11.8%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
30.6
15.19
11.6%
4
Denzel Perryman
LB
28
22.02
10.6%
GridIron Bullies
Points
% of total points 246.16
1
Carlos Hyde
RB
35.8
16.78
14.5%
2
Shaq Thompson
LB
29
20.26
11.8%
3
Alex Collins
RB
25.4
19.35
10.3%
4
David Johnson
RB
22.1
27.58
9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, GridIron Bullies had a 217.16-194.20 lead. For Ravenmaniack, Justin Tucker had a 52-yard field goal and a 52-yard field goal. David Johnson made the highlight reel for GridIron Bullies with a 21-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Antonio Brown had a 27-yard touchdown catch for Ravenmaniack on Monday night, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Ravenmaniack   GridIron Bullies

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Ravenmaniack scored less in this one (263.8) than their season average of 278.71.
We heard scoring helps you win. GridIron Bullies need some help then, averaging just 241.49 versus Ravenmaniack's 278.71.
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Ravenmaniack has left fewer points on the bench this season (236.3) than GridIron Bullies (329.72).
Ravenmaniack should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than GridIron Bullies (1 vs 0).
Ravenmaniack have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than GridIron Bullies (17 vs 14).
By position, Ravenmaniack have outscored GridIron Bullies at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
The starters for Ravenmaniack had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for GridIron Bullies (1).
Don't worry GridIron Bullies, 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

Ravenmaniack
Way to shrug off that two-match losing streak, Ravenmaniack! Each fantasy team is sure to be hit with adversity at some point or another... continue to keep your eyes out for what challenges lie ahead.
GridIron Bullies
Trust us on this one, we've been in this industry for quite a long time now. Adversity happens, losses pile up, your fans get a little whiny, and the local beat writers turn nit-picky with their incessant questions. All part of living that coach life. Just remember that when it comes to fantasy football, winning is the easiest way to silence any critics out there! Keep your head held high, GridIron Bullies!