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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Real McCoys
2-1 132.34
127.32
 
VS
proj
Marcus's Swell Team
131.66 1-2
119.85

Despite top scorer Mahomes, Marcus's Swell Team fall to Real McCoys in 132.34-131.66 battle

Patrick Mahomes posted 27.86 points for Marcus's Swell Team, the best total in the matchup and fifth-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Real McCoys, who eked out a 132.34-131.66 win. Marcus's Swell Team made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Real McCoys led 132.34-122.66 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 9 points from Allen Robinson II on Monday night for Marcus's Swell Team. Real McCoys were led by Amari Cooper, who caught 6 passes for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns for 23.8 points, and Dak Prescott, who passed for 246 yards and 2 touchdowns (23.54 points). Real McCoys improve to 2-1 on the season, while Marcus's Swell Team fall to 1-2.

Matchup Timeline

  Real McCoys   Marcus's Swell Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cooper scored 54.3% more than his 15.42-point projection with 23.8 points against the Dolphins in Week 3. He caught 6 passes for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 31-6 win. Cooper ranks #25 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

Real McCoys
Points
% of total points 132.34
1
Amari Cooper
WR
23.8
15.42
18%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
23.54
22.3
17.8%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
22.3
17.65
16.9%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
19.1
14.12
14.4%
Marcus's Swell Team
Points
% of total points 131.66
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
27.86
24.08
21.2%
2
Phillip Lindsay
RB
27
10.44
20.5%
3
Greg Olsen
TE
22.5
8.4
17.1%
4
DJ Moore
WR
12.9
11.52
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Real McCoys became the proud owner of a 101.74-74.56 lead. For Real McCoys, Adam Thielen had a 35-yard touchdown catch. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Marcus's Swell Team with an 83-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
DJ Moore had a 52-yard touchdown catch for Marcus's Swell Team, who trailed 125.04-122.66 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  Real McCoys   Marcus's Swell Team

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Real McCoys scored less in this one (132.34) than their season average of 140.77.
We heard scoring helps you win. Real McCoys are doing a better job of that, averaging 140.77 versus Marcus's Swell Team's 119.17.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Real McCoys (2-1) have a better record than Marcus's Swell Team (1-2).
Even the computers think Real McCoys have better players. Their projected average points is higher (124.85) than Marcus's Swell Team (118.47).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Marcus's Swell Team has left more points on the bench this season (187.74) than Real McCoys (178.12).
Once Real McCoys put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Marcus's Swell Team (1 vs 0).
Real McCoys are clutch masters, with more close wins than Marcus's Swell Team (1 vs 0).
Real McCoys should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Marcus's Swell Team (2 vs 1).
By position, Real McCoys have outscored Marcus's Swell Team at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Real McCoys don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Marcus's Swell Team, 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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