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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Treasure Hunters
3-0 120.35
122.61
 
VS
proj
Dome Patrollers
101.45 0-3
111.67

Treasure Hunters top Dome Patrollers to remain perfect, 120.35-101.45

Treasure Hunters won their third matchup in a row to open the season with a hard-fought win over Dome Patrollers, emerging victorious with a 120.35-101.45 victory. Treasure Hunters took a 35.9-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 54.35 points from Deshaun Watson (385 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 36 Rush Yds) and Adam Thielen (14 Rec, 105 Rec Yds) and never looked back. Chris Carson (102 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 22 Rec Yds) and Marvin Jones Jr. (4 Rec, 69 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for Dome Patrollers in the loss. Treasure Hunters (3-0) will look to sustain their momentum against Dunwoody Bulldogs, while Dome Patrollers (0-3) will attempt to right the ship against Panzerleader.

Matchup Timeline

  Treasure Hunters   Dome Patrollers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Thielen (14 Rec, 105 Rec Yds) scored 24.5 points in a 27-6 lost to the Bills in Week 3. He scored 47.9% more than his 16.56-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Thielen ranks #24 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
Adam Thielen

Top Player Comparison

Treasure Hunters
Points
% of total points 120.35
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
29.85
22.91
24.8%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
24.5
16.56
20.4%
3
Davante Adams
WR
18.2
15.9
15.1%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
14.8
18.22
12.3%
Dome Patrollers
Points
% of total points 101.45
1
Chris Carson
RB
20.4
9.62
20.1%
2
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
16.9
13.09
16.7%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
13
7.5
12.8%
4
Jordan Reed
TE
10.5
11.69
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Night
Marvin Jones Jr. had a 33-yard touchdown catch for Dome Patrollers, who trailed 120.35-94.75 after the Sunday night game.

Points By Position

  Treasure Hunters   Dome Patrollers

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Treasure Hunters scored fewer points in this one (120.35) than their season average of 128.62.
Get on their level! Dome Patrollers have lost their last three weeks, while Treasure Hunters have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Treasure Hunters are doing a better job of that, averaging 128.62 versus Dome Patrollers's 100.47.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Treasure Hunters (3-0) have a better record than Dome Patrollers (0-3).
Even the machines think Treasure Hunters have better players. Their projected average points is higher (127.59) than Dome Patrollers (110.05).
You can't win if you don't play. Dome Patrollers has left more points on the bench this season (285.65) than Treasure Hunters (99.2).
Once Treasure Hunters put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Dome Patrollers (1 vs 0).
Treasure Hunters should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Dome Patrollers (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Dome Patrollers - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Treasure Hunters (0) this season. That didn't seem to help them this week, though.
By position, Treasure Hunters have outscored Dome Patrollers at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Treasure Hunters don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Dome Patrollers, 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

Dome Patrollers
Losing skids are set to collide in Week 4 as last-place Dome Patrollers have now dropped three consecutive games. Their opponent next week, Panzerleader, have lost two straight. Now three weeks into the season, Dome Patrollers have accumulated the league's second-lowest point total (100.47 points per game). Panzerleader (109.77 PPG) are ranked 12th.
Treasure Hunters
Treasure Hunters (3-0) will take on Dunwoody Bulldogs (1-2) in Week 4. After three weeks of action, Treasure Hunters have posted the fourth-most points in the league. Dunwoody Bulldogs (and their 130.28 points per game) are ranked third.