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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Space Force
3-0 108.86
103.46
 
VS
proj
Sherlock Mahomes
76.76 1-2
105.78

Space Force top Sherlock Mahomes to remain perfect in 108.86-76.76 rout

Space Force won their third straight matchup to open the season with an easy win over Sherlock Mahomes, cruising to a 108.86-76.76 victory. Sherlock Mahomes pulled out to an 8.6-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Space Force after that. They were led by Carson Wentz, who passed for 259 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 33 yards for 21.66 points, and Tyler Lockett, who caught 11 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown (21.4 points). Patrick Mahomes (374 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Dan Bailey (2-2 FG, 50 long, 4-4 XP) carried the flag for Sherlock Mahomes in defeat. Space Force (3-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against Ben's Boss Team, while Sherlock Mahomes (1-2) face Hiawatha Super Domes in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Space Force   Sherlock Mahomes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Lockett (59 Ret. Yds) scored 21.4 points in a 33-27 lost to the Saints in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 10.45-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Lockett ranks #36 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
Tyler Lockett

Top Player Comparison

Space Force
Points
% of total points 108.86
1
Carson Wentz
QB
21.66
19.27
19.9%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
21.4
10.45
19.7%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
17.6
11.09
16.2%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
13.9
20.09
12.8%
Sherlock Mahomes
Points
% of total points 76.76
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
27.86
24.08
36.3%
2
Dan Bailey
K
12
8.66
15.6%
3
Sony Michel
RB
7.1
12.79
9.2%
4
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
7
9.15
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was Sherlock Mahomes who took the lead, 67.76-59.16. Carson Wentz had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for Space Force, while Adam Thielen had a 35-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes had an 83-yard touchdown pass for Sherlock Mahomes, while Dan Bailey had a 50-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Tyler Lockett had a 40-yard catch for Space Force, helping the team to a 99.86-67.76 lead.

Points By Position

  Space Force   Sherlock Mahomes

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Space Force scored more points in this matchup (108.86) than their season average (101.14).
Space Force are on fire, with victories in three straight weeks.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Space Force (3-0) have a better record than Sherlock Mahomes (1-2).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Space Force has left fewer points on the bench this season (127.56) than Sherlock Mahomes (156.24).
Space Force should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Sherlock Mahomes (2 vs 1).
Space Force have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Sherlock Mahomes (14 vs 10).
By position, Space Force have outscored Sherlock Mahomes at RB and WR this season.
Space Force has a higher average scoring margin (16) than Sherlock Mahomes this season (-5).
The starters for Space Force had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Sherlock Mahomes (2).
Hey Sherlock Mahomes, 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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