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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Aussig Gunners
2-1 82.54
94.91
 
VS
proj
Tábor Bay Devil Rays
74.76 0-3
88.77

Offensively challenged Aussig Gunners defeat Tábor Bay Devil Rays, 82.54-74.76

Aussig Gunners earned an 82.54-74.76 victory over Tábor Bay Devil Rays in spite of posting only the 10th-highest point total in the league for the week. Tábor Bay Devil Rays earned a 12.4-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Aussig Gunners held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Russell Wilson (41.34 points) and David Johnson (12.5). Jared Goff (269 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 14 Rush Yds) and Frank Gore (76 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 13 Rec Yds) did their part for Tábor Bay Devil Rays in the loss. Aussig Gunners (2-1) will look to maintain their momentum against Trut Miners, while Tábor Bay Devil Rays (0-3) will take on Grand Ramblin' Wreck in an effort to earn their first victory.

Matchup Timeline

  Aussig Gunners   Tábor Bay Devil Rays

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 406 yards , running for 51 yards and scoring 4 touchdowns against the Saints, Wilson tallied 41.34 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 20.09-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Wilson ranks #4 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
Russell Wilson

Top Player Comparison

Aussig Gunners
Points
% of total points 82.54
1
Russell Wilson
QB
41.34
20.09
50.1%
2
David Johnson
RB
12.5
13.98
15.1%
3
Tyler Boyd
WR
6.7
9.47
8.1%
4
Sammy Watkins
WR
6.4
11.2
7.8%
Tábor Bay Devil Rays
Points
% of total points 74.76
1
Jared Goff
QB
16.16
19.84
21.6%
2
Frank Gore
RB
14.9
10.06
19.9%
3
DJ Moore
WR
12.4
9.22
16.6%
4
Miles Sanders
RB
10.6
7.68
14.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Miles Sanders had a 40-yard catch for Tábor Bay Devil Rays, helping the team to a 34.10-21.70 lead.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Aussig Gunners owned an 82.54-58.60 lead. For Aussig Gunners, Russell Wilson had a 54-yard pass and a 40-yard pass. DJ Moore made the highlight reel for Tábor Bay Devil Rays with a 52-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Aussig Gunners   Tábor Bay Devil Rays

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Aussig Gunners scored less in this one (82.54) than their season average of 95.28.
Tábor Bay Devil Rays would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Tábor Bay Devil Rays need some help then, averaging just 68.54 versus Aussig Gunners's 95.28.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Aussig Gunners (2-1) have a better record than Tábor Bay Devil Rays (0-3).
Even the machines think Aussig Gunners have better players. They have a higher projected points average (95.68) than Tábor Bay Devil Rays (87.17).
Once Aussig Gunners put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Tábor Bay Devil Rays (1 vs 0).
Aussig Gunners should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Tábor Bay Devil Rays (1 vs 0).
Aussig Gunners have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Tábor Bay Devil Rays (8 vs 6).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Tábor Bay Devil Rays - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Aussig Gunners (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Aussig Gunners have outscored Tábor Bay Devil Rays at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Aussig Gunners has a higher average scoring margin (8) than Tábor Bay Devil Rays this season (-16).
Don't worry Tábor Bay Devil Rays, 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

Tábor Bay Devil Rays
Looking ahead to Week 4, Tábor Bay Devil Rays (0-3, last-place) will square off against Grand Ramblin' Wreck (1-2, ninth-place). Tábor Bay Devil Rays are ranked last in scoring after three weeks (68.54 points per game), while Grand Ramblin' Wreck own the league's eighth-highest point total.
Aussig Gunners
Aussig Gunners (2-1) are set to go up against Trut Miners (1-2) in a Week 4 matchup that showcases teams separated by just a game in the standings. After three weeks of action, Aussig Gunners are ranked sixth in points scored, while Trut Miners have tallied the league's 10th-highest point total.