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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
BaLLCHiNiaNzzz
2-1 136.34
118.75
 
VS
proj
LBJ GOAT
108.84 1-2
134.5

BaLLCHiNiaNzzz smirk at predictions, come back to knock off LBJ GOAT in 136.34-108.84 rout

BaLLCHiNiaNzzz rose to the occasion and exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 136.34-108.84 victory over LBJ GOAT, who fell short of projections. BaLLCHiNiaNzzz grabbed an early 12.20-point lead on Thursday. LBJ GOAT came back to take the lead during the early round of games on Sunday, powered by Dak Prescott (25.54 points) and Adam Thielen (19.1). Not to be deterred, BaLLCHiNiaNzzz rallied later that night, as Cooper Kupp (28.7 points) put them back ahead once and for all. BaLLCHiNiaNzzz (2-1) will look to build on their success against Darkhorse198, while LBJ GOAT (1-2) attempt to right the ship against AA Ron Balakay.

Matchup Timeline

  BaLLCHiNiaNzzz   LBJ GOAT

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kupp (11 Rec, 102 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 28.7 points in a 20-13 win over the Browns in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 12.25-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Kupp ranks #35 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Cooper Kupp

Top Player Comparison

BaLLCHiNiaNzzz
Points
% of total points 136.34
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
32.6
16.34
23.9%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
28.7
12.25
21.1%
3
Tom Brady
QB
24.14
22.27
17.7%
4
Julian Edelman
WR
15.7
13.56
11.5%
LBJ GOAT
Points
% of total points 108.84
1
Dak Prescott
QB
25.54
23.01
23.5%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
19.1
14.11
17.5%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
15.9
22.04
14.6%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
13.9
14.3
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Leonard Fournette had a 69-yard run for BaLLCHiNiaNzzz, helping to give the team a 12.20-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but after the dust settled, LBJ GOAT owned a 94.94-57.04 lead. For BaLLCHiNiaNzzz, Tom Brady had a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass. Adam Thielen made the highlight reel for LBJ GOAT with a 35-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Alvin Kamara had a 29-yard touchdown catch for BaLLCHiNiaNzzz, who trailed 108.84-107.64 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  BaLLCHiNiaNzzz   LBJ GOAT

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. BaLLCHiNiaNzzz scored more points in this matchup (136.34) than their season average (113.97).
We heard scoring helps you win. LBJ GOAT need some help then, averaging just 99.85 versus BaLLCHiNiaNzzz's 113.97.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" BaLLCHiNiaNzzz (2-1) have a better record than LBJ GOAT (1-2).
BaLLCHiNiaNzzz see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than LBJ GOAT (0).
BaLLCHiNiaNzzz should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than LBJ GOAT (1 vs 0).
BaLLCHiNiaNzzz have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than LBJ GOAT (12 vs 6).
By position, BaLLCHiNiaNzzz have outscored LBJ GOAT at QB, RB, and K this season.
BaLLCHiNiaNzzz don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for BaLLCHiNiaNzzz had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for LBJ GOAT (1).
Don't worry LBJ GOAT, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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