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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
GoBolts
2-1 143.4
140.36
 
VS
proj
San Diego Crush
137.96 1-2
145.74

GoBolts defeat San Diego Crush, 143.40-137.96

GoBolts earned a hard-fought win over San Diego Crush, securing a 143.40-137.96 victory. GoBolts never trailed in this one after grabbing a 10.00-point lead on Thursday behind Josh Lambo. Kirk Cousins (174 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 16 Rush Yds) and Frank Gore (76 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 13 Rec Yds) were the leading performers for San Diego Crush in the loss. GoBolts (2-1) will look to earn another win against Sierra Nevada Giants, while San Diego Crush (1-2) take on Insanity in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  GoBolts   San Diego Crush

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ingram II (103 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 32 Rec Yds) scored 43.5 points against the Chiefs in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 21.4-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Ingram II ranks #13 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Mark Ingram II

Top Player Comparison

GoBolts
Points
% of total points 143.4
1
Mark Ingram II
RB
43.5
21.4
30.3%
2
Josh Rosen
QB
28.8
33.08
20.1%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
25.4
32.99
17.7%
4
Tyler Boyd
WR
12.7
15.08
8.9%
San Diego Crush
Points
% of total points 137.96
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
29.56
42.35
21.4%
2
Frank Gore
RB
23.9
19.21
17.3%
3
Nelson Agholor
WR
23
12.23
16.7%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
16.4
17.55
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, GoBolts owned a 134.40-97.46 lead. For GoBolts, Josh Rosen had a 40-yard pass. Kirk Cousins had a 35-yard touchdown pass for San Diego Crush, while Nelson Agholor had a 20-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  GoBolts   San Diego Crush

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. San Diego Crush need some help then, averaging just 137.37 versus GoBolts's 147.26.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. GoBolts (2-1) have a better record than San Diego Crush (1-2).
Even the machines think GoBolts have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (142.7) than San Diego Crush (135.38).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. San Diego Crush has left more points on the bench this season (164.98) than GoBolts (22.44).
GoBolts should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than San Diego Crush (3 vs 1).
By position, GoBolts have outscored San Diego Crush at RB, K, and DEF this season.
Hey San Diego Crush, 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

GoBolts
You know, football is all about exploiting the mismatches. With great performances by Mark Ingram II and Ezekiel Elliott, our crew definitely took that to heart this past week. We doubled San Diego Crush up at the running back position (68.9 points to 33.4). Ingram II had 135 total yards and three TDs, while Elliott chipped in with 139 yards.
San Diego Crush
You can rest easy knowing that your generosity didn't go unnoticed, San Diego Crush. It takes a true winner to help someone like GoBolts succeed this week. Who knows, maybe a time will come when they can return the favor and do you a solid!