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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Easy Mode
2-1 159.31
121.02
 
VS
proj
The Hammer
101.52 1-2
117.99

Easy Mode defeat The Hammer in 159.31-101.52 rout

Easy Mode brought their A game and exceeded expectations, cruising to a 159.31-101.52 victory over The Hammer, who fell short of projections. It didn't take long to learn who would have the advantage in this one, as Easy Mode jumped out to a 50.16-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 60.96 points from Mark Ingram II (103 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 32 Rec Yds) and Matt Ryan (304 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs). The Chicago Bears defense (15 Pts Allowed, 356 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers) and Kyler Murray (173 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 69 Rush Yds) led the way for The Hammer in the loss. Easy Mode (2-1) will look to earn another W against Audrey's Genius Team, while The Hammer (1-2) will attempt to get back on track against Rick James.

Matchup Timeline

  Easy Mode   The Hammer

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ingram II more-than-doubled his 11.74-point projection with 32.5 points against the Chiefs in Week 3. He racked up 135 yards from scrimmage and ran for 3 touchdowns in the 33-28 loss. Ingram II ranks #13 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Mark Ingram II

Top Player Comparison

Easy Mode
Points
% of total points 159.31
1
Mark Ingram II
RB
32.5
11.74
20.4%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
31.6
12.95
19.8%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
28.46
24.02
17.9%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
21.3
16.21
13.4%
The Hammer
Points
% of total points 101.52
1
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
27.5
15.37
27.1%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
21.82
23.03
21.5%
3
Julio Jones
WR
19.8
13.73
19.5%
4
Sony Michel
RB
7.1
12.92
7%

Points By Position

  Easy Mode   The Hammer

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Easy Mode scored more in this matchup (159.31) than their season average (137.03).
We heard scoring helps you win. The Hammer need some help then, averaging just 106.38 versus Easy Mode's 137.03.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Easy Mode (2-1) have a better record than The Hammer (1-2).
Easy Mode don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Hammer (2 vs 0).
Easy Mode are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than The Hammer (0 vs 1).
Easy Mode should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than The Hammer (3 vs 1).
Easy Mode have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than The Hammer (14 vs 8).
By position, Easy Mode have outscored The Hammer at RB, TE, and K this season.
Easy Mode don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 28 points, highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about The Hammer this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Easy Mode
Whoa, now that's what we're lookin' for! A completion percentage of 85% this past week for Mr. Precision... Uh, sorry, I mean Matt Ryan. That Colts defense didn't know what hit 'em! We know the manager of Easy Mode is grateful for that precision and attention to detail.
The Hammer
"Not getting enough chances" shouldn't really be an excuse this week for The Hammer. As a group, our pass-catching corps (three WR and one TE) were targeted a grand total of 33 times in Week 3. Those players should try to get some extra practice reps in with their QBs, considering they reeled in only 16 receptions.