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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
THE DAK KNIGHT RISES
3-0 166.87
177.39
 
VS
proj
N.C. HAMMERS
157.67 1-2
196.66

THE DAK KNIGHT RISES knock off N.C. HAMMERS to remain undefeated, 166.87-157.67

THE DAK KNIGHT RISES won their third game in a row to open the season with a hard-fought win over N.C. HAMMERS, earning a 166.87-157.67 victory. THE DAK KNIGHT RISES never trailed in this one after jumping out to a 3.7-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Michael Thomas (22.9 points) and Will Fuller V (21.1). Matt Breida (90 Rush Yds, 27 Rec Yds) and Philip Rivers (226 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) led the way for N.C. HAMMERS in the loss. THE DAK KNIGHT RISES (3-0) will look to sustain their momentum against Deviled Egg Sandwich, while N.C. HAMMERS (1-2) will take on BRADY TO GRONK in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  THE DAK KNIGHT RISES   N.C. HAMMERS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Fuller V (5 Rec, 101 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 21.1 points in a 27-22 lost to the Giants in Week 3. He scored 65.4% more than his 12.76-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

THE DAK KNIGHT RISES
Points
% of total points 166.87
1
Michael Thomas
WR
22.9
20.66
13.7%
2
Will Fuller V
WR
21.1
12.76
12.6%
3
Melvin Gordon III
RB
20.15
21.7
12.1%
4
Kerryon Johnson
RB
17
12.95
10.2%
N.C. HAMMERS
Points
% of total points 157.67
1
Matt Breida
RB
17.2
16.61
10.9%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
17.04
17.82
10.8%
3
Antonio Brown
WR
17
22.05
10.8%
4
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
16.9
13.09
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, THE DAK KNIGHT RISES boasted a 127.47-123.77 lead. Derek Carr had a 66-yard pass and a 61-yard pass for THE DAK KNIGHT RISES, while Kenny Stills had a 34-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Philip Rivers had a 42-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for N.C. HAMMERS, while Russell Wilson had a 52-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Marvin Jones Jr. had a 33-yard touchdown catch for N.C. HAMMERS, who trailed 144.47-140.67 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Antonio Brown had a 27-yard touchdown catch for N.C. HAMMERS.

Points By Position

  THE DAK KNIGHT RISES   N.C. HAMMERS

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. THE DAK KNIGHT RISES scored fewer points in this one (166.87) than their season average of 188.72.
THE DAK KNIGHT RISES are on a roll, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. THE DAK KNIGHT RISES are doing a better job of that, averaging 188.72 versus N.C. HAMMERS's 172.68.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. THE DAK KNIGHT RISES (3-0) have a better record than N.C. HAMMERS (1-2).
Once THE DAK KNIGHT RISES put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than N.C. HAMMERS (1 vs 0).
THE DAK KNIGHT RISES should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than N.C. HAMMERS (2 vs 0).
By position, THE DAK KNIGHT RISES have outscored N.C. HAMMERS at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
THE DAK KNIGHT RISES don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 37 points, highest in the league.
Don't worry N.C. HAMMERS, 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

N.C. HAMMERS
A pair of teams sporting identical 1-2 records, sixth-place N.C. HAMMERS are set to face seventh-place BRADY TO GRONK next week. N.C. HAMMERS are ranked seventh in scoring after three weeks (172.68 points per game), while BRADY TO GRONK have posted the eighth-highest point total in 🏈2QB Dynasty League🏈.
THE DAK KNIGHT RISES
In a matchup that'll showcase teams separated by just a game in the standings, THE DAK KNIGHT RISES (3-0) will square off against Deviled Egg Sandwich (2-1) in Week 4. After three weeks of action, THE DAK KNIGHT RISES are ranked third in points scored, while Deviled Egg Sandwich have scored the sixth-highest point total in 🏈2QB Dynasty League🏈.