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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
DITKA
2-1 108.98
113.21
 
VS
proj
Touchdown Abbey
107.5 0-3
94.13

DITKA hand Touchdown Abbey third straight loss in 108.98-107.50 battle

DITKA narrowly earned a 108.98-107.50 victory to hand Touchdown Abbey their third consecutive loss to open the season. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as DITKA led 108.98-85.30 heading into Sunday night. Touchdown Abbey came roaring back behind Cooper Kupp (11 Rec, 102 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). DITKA were led by Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 188 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 24.8 points, and Lamar Jackson, who passed for 267 yards and ran for 46 yards and a touchdown (21.28 points). DITKA (2-1) will look to keep it rolling against Tragically Malicious, while Touchdown Abbey (0-3) will attempt to develop some positive momentum against Voodoo Mama Juju.

Matchup Timeline

  DITKA   Touchdown Abbey

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

McCaffrey scored 43.1% more than his 17.33-point projection with 24.8 points against the Cardinals in Week 3. He racked up 188 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown in the 38-20 win. McCaffrey ranks #7 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
Christian McCaffrey

Top Player Comparison

DITKA
Points
% of total points 108.98
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24.8
17.33
22.8%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
21.28
22.69
19.5%
3
Marlon Mack
RB
14.8
11.87
13.6%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
14.3
12.95
13.1%
Touchdown Abbey
Points
% of total points 107.5
1
Jameis Winston
QB
26.5
20.06
24.7%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
22.2
9.75
20.7%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
20.8
12.24
19.3%
4
Kerryon Johnson
RB
10.3
12.22
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
There were players with big-time moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which DITKA became the proud owner of a 108.98-85.30 lead. For DITKA, Christian McCaffrey had a 76-yard touchdown run. Jameis Winston made the highlight reel for Touchdown Abbey with a 21-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  DITKA   Touchdown Abbey

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Touchdown Abbey. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Touchdown Abbey need some help then, averaging just 91.77 versus DITKA's 105.07.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" DITKA (2-1) have a better record than Touchdown Abbey (0-3).
Even the computers think DITKA have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (107.52) than Touchdown Abbey (98.11).
DITKA don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Touchdown Abbey (1 vs 0).
DITKA have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Touchdown Abbey (1 vs 0).
Touchdown Abbey have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than DITKA (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, DITKA have outscored Touchdown Abbey at QB, RB, and K this season.
DITKA don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 10 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Touchdown Abbey, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

DITKA
These types of close victories are paramount for team chemistry. Persevering in the face of adversity and triumphing as a tight-knit unit... expect the DITKA locker room to really gel entering Week 4.
Touchdown Abbey
Missing a field goal generally isn't cause for concern. But come on now, talk about impeccable timing: Matt Prater goes 2-for-3 on FGs instead of 3-for-3, and Touchdown Abbey loses the matchup by 1.48 points. We'll let you do the math on that one.