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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Complex Audibles
1-2 136.74
102.3
 
VS
proj
Ember Island Players
92.95 0-3
98.72

Complex Audibles hand Ember Island Players third straight loss in 136.74-92.95 rout

Complex Audibles rolled to a 136.74-92.95 victory to hand Ember Island Players their third consecutive loss to open the season. Ember Island Players grabbed a 15.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Complex Audibles after that. They were led by Russell Wilson, who passed for 406 yards , ran for 51 yards and scored 4 touchdowns for 41.34 points, and the Chicago Bears defense, who allowed 15 points, surrendered 356 yards, and forced 5 turnovers (21 points). Phillip Lindsay (81 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 49 Rec Yds) and the Jacksonville Jaguars defense (7 Pts Allowed, 340 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) were the leaders for Ember Island Players in the loss. Complex Audibles (1-2) will look to maintain their winning ways against TD's N' Beer, while Ember Island Players (0-3) face Evil Corp in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Complex Audibles   Ember Island Players

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 31-15 win over the Redskins, the Bears defense scored 21 points to more-than-double their 8.98-point projection. They allowed 15 points, surrendered 356 yards, and forced 5 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Complex Audibles this week. Next week, the Bears will go up against the Vikings.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Complex Audibles
Points
% of total points 136.74
1
Russell Wilson
QB
41.34
19.56
30.2%
2
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
21
8.98
15.4%
3
T.Y. Hilton
WR
16.5
13.15
12.1%
4
Phillip Dorsett II
WR
15.5
8.84
11.3%
Ember Island Players
Points
% of total points 92.95
1
Phillip Lindsay
RB
27
10.5
29%
2
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
15
8.13
16.1%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
13.9
14.3
15%
4
Larry Fitzgerald
WR
12.1
12.43
13%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Phillip Dorsett II had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Complex Audibles to contribute to a 65.70-52.80 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 54-yard pass and a 40-yard pass for Complex Audibles to contribute to a 115.74-83.00 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Complex Audibles   Ember Island Players

StatSmack

Complex Audibles must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (136.74) than their season average (110.61).
Ember Island Players are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Complex Audibles are doing a better job of that, averaging 110.61 versus Ember Island Players's 89.82.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Complex Audibles (1-2) have a better record than Ember Island Players (0-3).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Ember Island Players has left more points on the bench this season (87.46) than Complex Audibles (71.35).
Complex Audibles don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Ember Island Players (1 vs 0).
Complex Audibles should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Ember Island Players (2 vs 1).
Complex Audibles have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Ember Island Players (14 vs 8).
By position, Complex Audibles have outscored Ember Island Players at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Complex Audibles has a higher average scoring margin (1) than Ember Island Players this season (-38).
The starters for Complex Audibles had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Ember Island Players (0).
Don't worry Ember Island Players, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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