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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
DPRK Rocketmen
2-1 131.45
129.4
 
VS
proj
ThyRodAndThyStafford
93.52 1-2
113.98

ThyRodAndThyStafford fall short of projections, lose to DPRK Rocketmen in 131.45-93.52 rout

ThyRodAndThyStafford were unable to bring their A game, as DPRK Rocketmen rolled to a 131.45-93.52 victory. DPRK Rocketmen pulled out to a 15.60-point lead on Thursday behind the Cleveland Browns defense (11 points) and David Njoku (4.6) and never relinquished it. The Los Angeles Rams defense (19 points) and Kareem Hunt (16.4) led the way for ThyRodAndThyStafford in defeat. DPRK Rocketmen (2-1) will look to earn another W against fucking JEWyork, while ThyRodAndThyStafford (1-2) take on SCLSU Mud Dogs in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  DPRK Rocketmen   ThyRodAndThyStafford

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown against the Cowboys, Lockett registered 23.75 points this week. He scored 59.2% more than his 14.92-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Lockett ranks #49 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
Tyler Lockett

Top Player Comparison

DPRK Rocketmen
Points
% of total points 131.45
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
36
24.32
27.4%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24.4
18.73
18.6%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
23.75
14.92
18.1%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
15.4
15.49
11.7%
ThyRodAndThyStafford
Points
% of total points 93.52
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
19
7.6
20.3%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
16.4
16.69
17.5%
3
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
15.8
11.29
16.9%
4
Antonio Brown
WR
14
19.11
15%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was DPRK Rocketmen who owned the lead, 129.45-70.00. Christian McCaffrey had a 45-yard run for DPRK Rocketmen, while Tyler Lockett had a 52-yard touchdown catch. Emmanuel Sanders made the highlight reel for ThyRodAndThyStafford with a 35-yard touchdown run.
Monday
Antonio Brown had a 27-yard touchdown catch for ThyRodAndThyStafford.

Points By Position

  DPRK Rocketmen   ThyRodAndThyStafford

StatSmack

DPRK Rocketmen must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (131.45) than their season average (113.19).
We heard scoring helps you win. DPRK Rocketmen are doing a better job of that, averaging 113.19 versus ThyRodAndThyStafford's 107.02.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" DPRK Rocketmen (2-1) have a better record than ThyRodAndThyStafford (1-2).
Even the computers think DPRK Rocketmen have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (129.55) than ThyRodAndThyStafford (118.07).
Once DPRK Rocketmen put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than ThyRodAndThyStafford (2 vs 0).
DPRK Rocketmen are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than ThyRodAndThyStafford (1).
DPRK Rocketmen should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than ThyRodAndThyStafford (2 vs 1).
DPRK Rocketmen have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than ThyRodAndThyStafford (11 vs 8).
By position, DPRK Rocketmen have outscored ThyRodAndThyStafford at QB and RB this season.
DPRK Rocketmen has a higher average scoring margin (1) than ThyRodAndThyStafford this season (-13).
Don't worry ThyRodAndThyStafford, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

ThyRodAndThyStafford
Two teams with matching 1-2 records, ninth-place ThyRodAndThyStafford are set to face fifth-place SCLSU Mud Dogs next week. With three weeks of action now in the books, ThyRodAndThyStafford have scored the league's second-lowest point total (107.02 points per game) while SCLSU Mud Dogs (135.84 PPG) are ranked second.
DPRK Rocketmen
In a battle teams with identical 2-1 records, DPRK Rocketmen and fucking JEWyork will each vie for their third win next week in an early-season matchup. One streak is sure to end, as each team has recorded two straight wins. With three weeks of action now in the books, DPRK Rocketmen have scored the seventh-most points in the league while fucking JEWyork (148.75 PPG) are ranked first.