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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Nelson E*'s Team
2-1 79.06
107.77
 
VS
proj
I've got a thielen
76.7 2-1
115.27

Offensively challenged Nelson E*'s Team come back to top I've got a thielen in 79.06-76.70 battle

Nelson E*'s Team came back for a 79.06-76.70 victory over I've got a thielen in spite of ranking only ninth in the league in points scored for the week. Trailing 76.70-69.46 heading into Monday night, Nelson E*'s Team made a run behind David Montgomery (67 Rush Yds, 14 Rec Yds). Adam Thielen (19.1 points) and Marlon Mack (15.8) carried the flag for I've got a thielen in defeat. Nelson E*'s Team (2-1) will look to keep it rolling against Wookies Revenge, while I've got a thielen (2-1) will take on Kirk's Standout Team in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Nelson E*'s Team   I've got a thielen

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 7 points, surrendering 340 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Titans, the Jaguars defense tallied 15 points this week. They scored 84.5% more than their 8.13-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. The Jaguars defense ranks #10 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Broncos next week.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense

Top Player Comparison

Nelson E*'s Team
Points
% of total points 79.06
1
Matt Ryan
QB
23.46
19.84
29.7%
2
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
15
8.13
19%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
10
10.47
12.6%
4
David Montgomery
RB
9.6
10.3
12.1%
I've got a thielen
Points
% of total points 76.7
1
Adam Thielen
WR
19.1
14.12
24.9%
2
Marlon Mack
RB
15.8
12.73
20.6%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
13.3
19.84
17.3%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
8.6
15.56
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Adam Thielen had a 35-yard touchdown catch for I've got a thielen, while Aaron Rodgers had a 40-yard touchdown pass, contributing to a 57.90-39.56 lead for I've got a thielen.
Sunday Night
Greg Zuerlein had a 53-yard field goal for Nelson E*'s Team, who trailed 76.70-69.46 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Nelson E*'s Team   I've got a thielen

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Nelson E*'s Team scored less in this one (79.06) than their season average of 98.04.
Nelson E*'s Team see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than I've got a thielen (0).
Nelson E*'s Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than I've got a thielen (1 vs 0).
Nelson E*'s Team have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than I've got a thielen (12 vs 9).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of I've got a thielen - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Nelson E*'s Team (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Nelson E*'s Team have outscored I've got a thielen at QB and K this season.
Hey I've got a thielen, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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