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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Baker's Dirty Dozen
3-0 121.1
113.42
 
VS
proj
BGMoney II
100.34 1-2
109.99

Baker's Dirty Dozen beat BGMoney II to remain perfect in 121.10-100.34 rout

Baker's Dirty Dozen won their third straight to open the season with an easy win over BGMoney II, rolling to a 121.10-100.34 victory. BGMoney II pulled out to a 7.16-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Baker's Dirty Dozen after that. They were led by Patrick Mahomes (29.38 points) and Tyler Lockett (27.76). Phillip Lindsay (25 points) and Adam Thielen (17.6) did everything they could for BGMoney II in the loss. Baker's Dirty Dozen (3-0) will look to maintain their momentum against Boom Town, while BGMoney II (1-2) take on Haskins our Savior! in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Baker's Dirty Dozen   BGMoney II

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 11 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown against the Saints, Lockett put up 27.76 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 12.69-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Lockett ranks #36 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
Tyler Lockett

Top Player Comparison

Baker's Dirty Dozen
Points
% of total points 121.1
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
29.38
22.08
24.3%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
27.76
12.69
22.9%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
21.76
22.42
18%
4
Marlon Mack
RB
14.8
11.81
12.2%
BGMoney II
Points
% of total points 100.34
1
Phillip Lindsay
RB
25
9.16
24.9%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
17.6
11.03
17.5%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
16.04
18.27
16%
4
Devonta Freeman
RB
9.5
10.22
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, after which BGMoney II boasted a 77.50-70.34 lead. For Baker's Dirty Dozen, Patrick Mahomes had an 83-yard touchdown pass. Adam Thielen made the highlight reel for BGMoney II with a 35-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Tyler Lockett had a 40-yard catch for Baker's Dirty Dozen, helping the team to a 101.80-93.54 lead.

Points By Position

  Baker's Dirty Dozen   BGMoney II

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Baker's Dirty Dozen scored less in this one (121.1) than their season average of 128.79.
Baker's Dirty Dozen are on a roll, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. BGMoney II need some help then, averaging just 91.94 versus Baker's Dirty Dozen's 128.79.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Baker's Dirty Dozen (3-0) have a better record than BGMoney II (1-2).
Baker's Dirty Dozen don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than BGMoney II (2 vs 0).
Baker's Dirty Dozen should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than BGMoney II (3 vs 0).
Baker's Dirty Dozen have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than BGMoney II (10 vs 8).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of BGMoney II - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Baker's Dirty Dozen (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Baker's Dirty Dozen have outscored BGMoney II at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
Baker's Dirty Dozen don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 21 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Baker's Dirty Dozen had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for BGMoney II (1).
There's not much good to say about BGMoney II this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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