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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Steel Reign
2-1 151.85
159.23
 
VS
proj
Doughboys
146.55 2-1
150.36

Despite top scorer Ridley, Doughboys fall to Steel Reign, 151.85-146.55

Calvin Ridley had 40.5 points for Doughboys, the best total in the matchup and third-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Steel Reign, who secured a 151.85-146.55 win. Steel Reign leapt out to a 51.75-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding performances from Aaron Rodgers (26.55 points) and Saquon Barkley (82 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 35 Rec Yds) and never looked back. Calvin Ridley (40.5 points) and Mike Evans (25.7) did everything they could for Doughboys in the loss. Steel Reign (2-1) will look to keep it rolling against Rebel Alliance, while Doughboys (2-1) will face WarEagle in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Steel Reign   Doughboys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 5 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown against the Giants, Fuller V scored 21.1 points this week. He scored 66.7% more than his 12.66-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Fuller V ranks #66 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Will Fuller V

Top Player Comparison

Steel Reign
Points
% of total points 151.85
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
26.55
28.47
17.5%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
22.7
18.82
14.9%
3
Will Fuller V
WR
21.1
12.66
13.9%
4
Giovani Bernard
RB
19.6
18.8
12.9%
Doughboys
Points
% of total points 146.55
1
Calvin Ridley
WR
40.5
11.68
27.6%
2
Mike Evans
WR
25.7
15.89
17.5%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
19.4
15.78
13.2%
4
Marshawn Lynch
RB
17.6
12.72
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Steel Reign boasted a 147.25-95.50 lead. For Steel Reign, Aaron Rodgers had a 64-yard touchdown pass. Calvin Ridley made the highlight reel for Doughboys with a 75-yard touchdown catch and a 75-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Mike Evans had a 24-yard touchdown catch and a 51-yard catch for Doughboys.

Points By Position

  Steel Reign   Doughboys

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Steel Reign scored more in this one (151.85) than their season average (140.9).
By position, Steel Reign have outscored Doughboys at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about Doughboys this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Doughboys
Looking ahead to Week 4, sixth-place Doughboys (2-1) will look to right the ship against ninth-place WarEagle (1-2). Doughboys are ranked seventh in scoring through three weeks (143.83 points per game), while WarEagle have recorded the league's eighth-highest point total.
Steel Reign
In a matchup between teams separated by just a game in the standings, Steel Reign (2-1) are set to face Rebel Alliance (1-2) in Week 4. With three weeks of action now in the books, Steel Reign have put up the ninth-most points in the league while Rebel Alliance (and their 156.78 points per game) are ranked third.