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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Detroit Lions
2-1 263.04
212.51
 
VS
proj
Philadelphia Eagles
203.48 1-2
220.25

Detroit Lions earn win over Philadelphia Eagles, 263.04-203.48

Detroit Lions outperformed expectations, earning a 263.04-203.48 victory over Philadelphia Eagles, who fell short of projections. Detroit Lions nabbed an early 23.30-point lead on Thursday. Philadelphia Eagles bounced back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Preston Smith (24.5 points) and Adam Thielen (20.6). Not to be deterred, Detroit Lions rallied later that afternoon, as Tyler Lockett (32.4 points) and Christian McCaffrey (27.8) put them back on top for good. Detroit Lions (2-1) will look to keep it rolling against Seattle Seahawks, while Philadelphia Eagles (1-2) will try to right the ship against Dallas Cowboys.

Matchup Timeline

  Detroit Lions   Philadelphia Eagles

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Buckner more-than-doubled his 6.99-point projection with 19.5 points against the Steelers in Week 3. He made 8 tackles and recorded a sack in the 24-20 win. Buckner ranks #1 among fantasy DTs this season and will face the Browns next week.
DeForest Buckner

Top Player Comparison

Detroit Lions
Points
% of total points 263.04
1
Cooper Kupp
WR
34.2
14.75
13%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
32.4
15.49
12.3%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
27.8
23.16
10.6%
4
DeForest Buckner
DT
19.5
6.99
7.4%
Philadelphia Eagles
Points
% of total points 203.48
1
Sterling Shepard
WR
27.1
12.95
13.3%
2
Preston Smith
LB
24.5
8.85
12%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
20.6
17.14
10.1%
4
Case Keenum
QB
18.58
19.85
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DJ Chark Jr. had a 22-yard touchdown catch for Detroit Lions to contribute to a 34.90-11.60 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Adam Thielen had a 35-yard touchdown catch for Philadelphia Eagles, contributing to a 118.20-106.64 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Detroit Lions who took the lead, 219.34-177.40. Tyler Lockett had a 40-yard catch for Detroit Lions, while Christian McCaffrey had a 76-yard touchdown run. Ronald Jones II made the highlight reel for Philadelphia Eagles with a 41-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Detroit Lions   Philadelphia Eagles

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Detroit Lions scored more points in this one (263.04) than their season average (227.35).
We heard scoring helps you win. Detroit Lions are doing a better job of that, averaging 227.35 versus Philadelphia Eagles's 209.34.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Detroit Lions (2-1) have a better record than Philadelphia Eagles (1-2).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Detroit Lions has left fewer points on the bench this season (84.66) than Philadelphia Eagles (89.48).
Detroit Lions play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Philadelphia Eagles (1).
Detroit Lions should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Philadelphia Eagles (2 vs 1).
Detroit Lions have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Philadelphia Eagles (31 vs 23).
Philadelphia Eagles have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (6) than Detroit Lions (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Detroit Lions have outscored Philadelphia Eagles at WR, DEF, and IDP this season.
Detroit Lions has a higher average scoring margin (30) than Philadelphia Eagles this season (-12).
The starters for Detroit Lions had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Philadelphia Eagles (2).
Hey Philadelphia Eagles, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Detroit Lions
Listen, Detroit Lions, we do respect the confidence. Deploying not one, not two, but FOUR starters with zero points while still earning the W... that's playing with fire. Try those shenanigans next week against Seattle Seahawks and we're sure to be toast!
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles may find it tough to complain about lack of opportunity this past week. Our pass-catching corps (four WR, two TE) combined to get a respectable 29 targets in Week 3. Chemistry and timing appear to be issues as that group managed only 17 receptions.