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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Bunky's Raw Dogs
3-0 157
160.11
 
VS
proj
THE CIRCLE
155 2-1
158.76

Bunky's Raw Dogs top THE CIRCLE to remain unbeaten in 157-155 battle

Bunky's Raw Dogs won their third straight matchup to open the season with a narrow win over THE CIRCLE, eking out a 157-155 victory. THE CIRCLE made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Bunky's Raw Dogs led 157-138 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 17 points from Antonio Brown on Monday night for THE CIRCLE. Bunky's Raw Dogs improve to 3-0 on the season, while THE CIRCLE fall to 2-1.

Matchup Timeline

  Bunky's Raw Dogs   THE CIRCLE

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Lynch (64 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 22 Rec Yds) scored 18 points against the Dolphins in Week 3. He scored 52.7% more than his 11.79-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Lynch ranks #60 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Marshawn Lynch

Top Player Comparison

Bunky's Raw Dogs
Points
% of total points 157
1
Cam Newton
QB
34
23.46
21.7%
2
The Carolina Panthers defense
DEF
23
31.49
14.6%
3
Jarvis Landry
WR
23
14.66
14.6%
4
Saquon Barkley
RB
22
17.95
14%
THE CIRCLE
Points
% of total points 155
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
39
26.95
25.2%
2
Will Fuller V
WR
24
12.3
15.5%
3
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
22
17.62
14.2%
4
Antonio Brown
WR
17
21.13
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Cam Newton had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Bunky's Raw Dogs, while Tyreek Hill had a 42-yard catch, helping Bunky's Raw Dogs to a 157-114 lead.
Monday
Antonio Brown had a 27-yard touchdown catch for THE CIRCLE.

Points By Position

  Bunky's Raw Dogs   THE CIRCLE

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Bunky's Raw Dogs scored less in this one (157) than their season average of 185.33.
Bunky's Raw Dogs are on a roll, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Bunky's Raw Dogs are doing a better job of that, averaging 185.33 versus THE CIRCLE's 170.33.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Bunky's Raw Dogs (3-0) have a better record than THE CIRCLE (2-1).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Bunky's Raw Dogs has left fewer points on the bench this season (249) than THE CIRCLE (294).
Bunky's Raw Dogs don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than THE CIRCLE (0 vs 1).
Bunky's Raw Dogs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than THE CIRCLE (2 vs 1).
THE CIRCLE have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Bunky's Raw Dogs (0) this season and still losing the matchup.
By position, Bunky's Raw Dogs have outscored THE CIRCLE at RB, WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Bunky's Raw Dogs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 31 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Bunky's Raw Dogs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for THE CIRCLE (1).
Hey THE CIRCLE, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Bunky's Raw Dogs
Spotting mismatches is a huge key to success in football. Thanks to a sound display from Cam Newton, we tripled THE CIRCLE at the quarterback position this past week (34 points to 10). Newton went 15-for-24 for 150 yards and two TDs in a 31-21 win over the Bengals.
THE CIRCLE
With one reception on only two targets this past week, the starting running backs for THE CIRCLE should remind their quarterbacks to check down more frequently.