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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Adam's Team
1-2 84
89.06
 
VS
proj
Texas Cubbie
73 1-2
110.1

Offensively challenged Adam's Team beat Texas Cubbie, 84-73

While they posted only the eighth-highest point total in the league for the week, Adam's Team earned a 84-73 victory over Texas Cubbie. Texas Cubbie grabbed a 3-point lead on Thursday, but Adam's Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Russell Wilson (17 points) and Adam Thielen (15). Aaron Rodgers (265 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 13 Rush Yds) and Jordan Howard (61 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 20 Rec Yds) did everything they could for Texas Cubbie in the loss. Adam's Team (1-2) will look to keep it rolling against CowboyUp2016, while Texas Cubbie (1-2) try to get back on track against HeadKnockers.

Matchup Timeline

  Adam's Team   Texas Cubbie

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 23 points, surrendering 356 yards, and forcing 2 fumbles against the Chargers, the Rams defense put up 14 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 6.91-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. The Rams defense ranks #52 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Vikings next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Adam's Team
Points
% of total points 84
1
Russell Wilson
QB
17
18.68
20.2%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
15
10.35
17.9%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
14
6.91
16.7%
4
Sammy Watkins
WR
13
7.24
15.5%
Texas Cubbie
Points
% of total points 73
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
19
23.73
26%
2
Jordan Howard
RB
14
11.8
19.2%
3
Devin Funchess
WR
12
6.33
16.4%
4
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
7
9.68
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Adam's Team boasted a 78-68 lead. Russell Wilson had a 52-yard touchdown pass for Adam's Team, while David Johnson had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for Texas Cubbie with a 64-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Adam's Team   Texas Cubbie

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Adam's Team scored fewer points in this one (84) than their season average of 99.
Adam's Team laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Texas Cubbie (0).
Adam's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Texas Cubbie (2 vs 1).
Adam's Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Texas Cubbie (14 vs 8).
By position, Adam's Team have outscored Texas Cubbie at WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Adam's Team has a higher average scoring margin (0) than Texas Cubbie this season (-3).
The starters for Adam's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Texas Cubbie (1).
Don't worry Texas Cubbie, 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

Texas Cubbie
Things get no simpler for eighth-place Texas Cubbie, as they now have the privilege of matching up against unbeaten HeadKnockers in Week 4. With three weeks in the books, Texas Cubbie have scored the league's lowest point total (96.67 points per game). HeadKnockers (and their 138.67 points per game) are ranked second.
Adam's Team
A pair of 1-2 squads will go at it as Adam's Team face CowboyUp2016 next in Week 4. With three weeks of action now behind us, Adam's Team are ranked second-to-last in points scored, while CowboyUp2016 have scored the seventh-highest point total in Dallas Fantasy Football league.