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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
The Comeback Kid
2-1 102.36
97.86
 
VS
proj
HOTDISH HOOLIGANS
98.7 1-2
100.26

Despite top scorer Winston, HOTDISH HOOLIGANS fall to The Comeback Kid in 102.36-98.70 battle

Jameis Winston racked up 26.5 points for HOTDISH HOOLIGANS, the best total in the matchup and seventh-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome The Comeback Kid, who came back to earn a 102.36-98.70 win. Despite trailing 98.70-81.36 heading into Monday night, The Comeback Kid came storming back behind the Chicago Bears defense (21 points). Jameis Winston (380 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Julio Jones (8 Rec, 128 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the top scorers for HOTDISH HOOLIGANS in defeat. The Comeback Kid improve to 2-1 on the season, while HOTDISH HOOLIGANS fall to 1-2.

Matchup Timeline

  The Comeback Kid   HOTDISH HOOLIGANS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 15 points, surrendering 356 yards, and forcing 5 turnovers against the Redskins, the Bears defense registered 21 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 8.98-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. The Bears defense ranks #88 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Vikings next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

The Comeback Kid
Points
% of total points 102.36
1
Matt Ryan
QB
23.46
19.84
22.9%
2
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
21
8.98
20.5%
3
Nelson Agholor
WR
15
7.58
14.7%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
14.3
12.95
14%
HOTDISH HOOLIGANS
Points
% of total points 98.7
1
Jameis Winston
QB
26.5
20.06
26.8%
2
Julio Jones
WR
18.8
13.28
19%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
14.1
10.69
14.3%
4
Matt Breida
RB
8.8
10.32
8.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Nelson Agholor had a 20-yard touchdown catch for The Comeback Kid, helping the team to a 68.26-29.70 lead.
Sunday Late
Jameis Winston had a 21-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for HOTDISH HOOLIGANS, while JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 76-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 98.70-71.36 lead for HOTDISH HOOLIGANS.
Sunday Night
Greg Zuerlein had a 53-yard field goal for The Comeback Kid, who trailed 98.70-81.36 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  The Comeback Kid   HOTDISH HOOLIGANS

StatSmack

The Comeback Kid must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (102.36) than their season average (90.66).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. The Comeback Kid (2-1) have a better record than HOTDISH HOOLIGANS (1-2).
The Comeback Kid are clutch masters, with more close wins than HOTDISH HOOLIGANS (1 vs 0).
The Comeback Kid should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than HOTDISH HOOLIGANS (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of HOTDISH HOOLIGANS - they’ve made more transactions (3) than The Comeback Kid (2) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, The Comeback Kid have outscored HOTDISH HOOLIGANS at RB and K this season.
Hey HOTDISH HOOLIGANS, 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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