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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
The Replacements
1-2 162.12
127.48
 
VS
proj
My Broken Johnson
159.12 1-2
146.08

The Replacements defy predictions, knock off My Broken Johnson in 162.12-159.12 battle

The Replacements brought their A game and exceeded their projected point total, eking out a 162.12-159.12 victory over My Broken Johnson. My Broken Johnson had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. The Replacements led 162.12-149.12 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 10 points from Allen Robinson II on Monday night for My Broken Johnson. The Replacements were led by Julio Jones, who caught 8 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown for 25.8 points, and LeSean McCoy, who racked up 80 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns (25 points). The Replacements improve to 1-2 on the season, while My Broken Johnson fall to 1-2.

Matchup Timeline

  The Replacements   My Broken Johnson

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 2 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown against the Ravens, Hardman tallied 19.4 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 7-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Hardman will face the Lions next week.
Mecole Hardman

Top Player Comparison

The Replacements
Points
% of total points 162.12
1
Julio Jones
WR
25.8
18.37
15.9%
2
LeSean McCoy
RB
25
11.88
15.4%
3
Philip Rivers
QB
23.62
22.85
14.6%
4
Mecole Hardman
WR
19.4
7
12%
My Broken Johnson
Points
% of total points 159.12
1
Kyler Murray
QB
26.82
23.54
16.9%
2
Evan Engram
TE
21.3
11.77
13.4%
3
David Johnson
RB
19.5
18.35
12.3%
4
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
16.6
8.31
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DJ Chark Jr. had a 22-yard touchdown catch for My Broken Johnson, helping give My Broken Johnson a 30.20-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, The Replacements boasted a 106.10-54.40 lead. Mecole Hardman had an 83-yard touchdown catch for The Replacements, while Phillip Dorsett II had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Courtland Sutton made the highlight reel for My Broken Johnson with a 52-yard catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the results were tallied, The Replacements had a 162.12-140.32 lead. For The Replacements, DJ Moore had a 52-yard touchdown catch. Evan Engram made the highlight reel for My Broken Johnson with a 75-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  The Replacements   My Broken Johnson

StatSmack

The Replacements must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (162.12) than their season average (128.05).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. The Replacements has left fewer points on the bench this season (88.64) than My Broken Johnson (161.48).
The Replacements play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than My Broken Johnson (1).
The Replacements have the clutch gene, with more close wins than My Broken Johnson (1 vs 0).
By position, The Replacements have outscored My Broken Johnson at WR this season.
The starters for The Replacements had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for My Broken Johnson (3).
Hey My Broken Johnson, 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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