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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Big Jerms Worms
2-1 136.18
101.81
 
VS
proj
Firestorm
93.14 1-2
96.85

Big Jerms Worms defeat Firestorm in 136.18-93.14 rout

Big Jerms Worms beat their projected point total, cruising to a 136.18-93.14 victory over Firestorm, who fell short of projections. Firestorm grabbed a 0.14-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Big Jerms Worms after that. They were led by the Tennessee Titans defense (23 points) and Mike Evans (21.7). Chris Carson (20.4 points) and Michael Thomas (14.9) did everything they could for Firestorm in the loss. Big Jerms Worms (2-1) will look to rack up another W against The Dog House, while Firestorm (1-2) will face Redzone 2 Da Endzone in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Big Jerms Worms   Firestorm

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Jaguars in Week 3, the Titans defense allowed only 6 points, surrendered 232 yards, and forced a fumble. In doing so, they put up 23 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Big Jerms Worms this week. Next week, the Titans will go up against the Eagles.
The Tennessee Titans defense

Top Player Comparison

Big Jerms Worms
Points
% of total points 136.18
1
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
23
8.32
16.9%
2
Mike Evans
WR
21.7
10.54
15.9%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
21.6
19.81
15.9%
4
Matthew Stafford
QB
21.48
23.04
15.8%
Firestorm
Points
% of total points 93.14
1
Chris Carson
RB
20.4
7.51
21.9%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
14.9
12.89
16%
3
Alex Collins
RB
13.4
10.78
14.4%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
13
10.87
14%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tyler Lockett had a 52-yard touchdown catch for Big Jerms Worms, while Ricky Seals-Jones had a 35-yard touchdown catch for Big Jerms Worms, who trailed 93.14-93.00 after the early games.
Sunday Night
Matthew Stafford had a 33-yard touchdown pass for Big Jerms Worms, contributing to a 114.48-93.14 lead for the team.
Monday
Mike Evans had a 24-yard touchdown catch and a 51-yard catch for Big Jerms Worms on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Big Jerms Worms   Firestorm

StatSmack

Big Jerms Worms must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (136.18) than their season average (119.33).
We heard scoring helps you win. Firestorm need some help then, averaging just 110.87 versus Big Jerms Worms's 119.33.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Big Jerms Worms (2-1) have a better record than Firestorm (1-2).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Big Jerms Worms has left fewer points on the bench this season (38.22) than Firestorm (95.44).
Big Jerms Worms have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Firestorm (1 vs 0).
Big Jerms Worms have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Firestorm (15 vs 12).
Firestorm have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Big Jerms Worms (1) this season and still losing the matchup.
By position, Big Jerms Worms have outscored Firestorm at RB and WR this season.
Big Jerms Worms has a higher average scoring margin (11) than Firestorm this season (-6).
The starters for Big Jerms Worms had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Firestorm (0).
Hey Firestorm, 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

Firestorm
In Week 4, Firestorm (1-2, ninth-place) are set to square off against Redzone 2 Da Endzone (2-1, seventh-place). With three weeks of action now in the books, Firestorm (110.87 points per game) are averaging a dozen more points per matchup than Redzone 2 Da Endzone (98.98 PPG).
Big Jerms Worms
A couple of 2-1 squads will go at it as Big Jerms Worms take on The Dog House next week in an early-season matchup. With three weeks of action now behind us, Big Jerms Worms have scored the fifth-most points in the league while The Dog House (and their 122.51 points per game) are ranked second.