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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Washington Redskins
1-2 226.4
213.08
 
VS
proj
New York Giants
171.88 0-3
148.39

Washington Redskins hand New York Giants third consecutive loss, 226.40-171.88

Washington Redskins earned a 226.40-171.88 victory to hand New York Giants their third consecutive loss to open the season. New York Giants grabbed a 6.80-point lead on Thursday, but Washington Redskins held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Greg Olsen, who caught 6 passes for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns for 25.5 points, and Jacoby Brissett, who passed for 310 yards and 2 touchdowns (24.8 points). Lamar Jackson (21.28 points) and Danny Trevathan (19.5) carried the flag for New York Giants in the loss. Washington Redskins (1-2) will look to keep it rolling against Pittsburgh Steelers, while New York Giants (0-3) will face Jacksonville JAGUARS in an effort to get their first victory.

Matchup Timeline

  Washington Redskins   New York Giants

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 7 tackles and intercepting a pass against the Rams, Carrie scored 15.5 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 5.7-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Carrie ranks #1 among fantasy CBs this season and will face the Ravens next week.
T.J. Carrie

Top Player Comparison

Washington Redskins
Points
% of total points 226.4
1
Greg Olsen
TE
25.5
10.41
11.3%
2
Jacoby Brissett
QB
24.8
19.8
11%
3
Phillip Dorsett II
WR
18.5
10.68
8.2%
4
Mario Addison
DE
18
7.35
8%
New York Giants
Points
% of total points 171.88
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
21.28
25.53
12.4%
2
Danny Trevathan
LB
19.5
6.9
11.3%
3
The New York Jets defense
DEF
16
2.84
9.3%
4
Demarcus Robinson
WR
13.3
11.32
7.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Tajae Sharpe had a 47-yard catch for New York Giants, contributing to a 16.30-9.50 lead for New York Giants.
Sunday Early
Phillip Dorsett II had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Washington Redskins to contribute to a 148.80-122.88 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Washington Redskins   New York Giants

StatSmack

Washington Redskins must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (226.4) than their season average (204.25).
New York Giants are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. New York Giants need some help then, averaging just 155.01 versus Washington Redskins's 204.25.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Washington Redskins (1-2) have a better record than New York Giants (0-3).
Even the computers think Washington Redskins have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (201.55) than New York Giants (159.33).
Washington Redskins should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than New York Giants (2 vs 1).
By position, Washington Redskins have outscored New York Giants at RB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Don't worry New York Giants, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

New York Giants
The road ahead gets no simpler for last-place New York Giants, as they next have the privilege of facing off against unbeaten Jacksonville JAGUARS next week. New York Giants are ranked second-to-last in scoring through three weeks (155.01 points per game), while Jacksonville JAGUARS own the 15th-highest point total in National Football League.
Washington Redskins
In a matchup that features teams separated by just a game in the standings, Washington Redskins (1-2) are set to battle Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) in Week 4. Three weeks into the 2019 campaign, Washington Redskins are ranked sixth in points scored, while Pittsburgh Steelers have scored the league's seventh-highest point total.