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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Mustangs
3-0 147.33
154.25
 
VS
proj
Horn Hi Yo
113.59 1-2
140.29

Mustangs top Horn Hi Yo to remain undefeated, 147.33-113.59

Mustangs won their third straight game to open the season with a hard-fought win over Horn Hi Yo, earning a 147.33-113.59 victory. Mustangs grabbed an early 11.60-point lead on Thursday. Horn Hi Yo bounced back to take the lead during the late round of games on Sunday, powered by Philip Rivers (21.12 points) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (19.1). Not to be deterred, Mustangs rallied later that night, as Greg Zuerlein (10 points) and Todd Gurley II (4.3) put them back on top for good. Mustangs (3-0) will look to earn another win against demoGordon, while Horn Hi Yo (1-2) try to get some positive momentum against Rhinos.

Matchup Timeline

  Mustangs   Horn Hi Yo

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 6 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown against the Eagles, Jones Jr. registered 23.1 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 11.52-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Jones Jr. ranks #91 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Marvin Jones Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Mustangs
Points
% of total points 147.33
1
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
27.33
19.13
18.6%
2
Evan Engram
TE
26.3
13.57
17.9%
3
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
23.1
11.52
15.7%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
17.3
22.55
11.7%
Horn Hi Yo
Points
% of total points 113.59
1
Philip Rivers
QB
21.12
21.59
18.6%
2
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
19.1
16.6
16.8%
3
Marlon Mack
RB
16.8
13.61
14.8%
4
Miles Sanders
RB
13.4
9.35
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Mustangs who owned the lead, 62.30-61.67. For Mustangs, Aaron Rodgers had a 40-yard touchdown pass. Miles Sanders made the highlight reel for Horn Hi Yo with a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Horn Hi Yo owned a 113.59-105.70 lead. For Mustangs, Evan Engram had a 75-yard touchdown catch. JuJu Smith-Schuster made the highlight reel for Horn Hi Yo with a 76-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Greg Zuerlein had a 53-yard field goal for Mustangs to contribute to a 120.00-113.59 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Mustangs   Horn Hi Yo

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Mustangs scored less in this one (147.33) than their season average of 155.25.
Mustangs are looking unstoppable, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Horn Hi Yo need some help then, averaging just 134.31 versus Mustangs's 155.25.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Mustangs (3-0) have a better record than Horn Hi Yo (1-2).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Horn Hi Yo has left more points on the bench this season (154.48) than Mustangs (131.34).
Once Mustangs put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Horn Hi Yo (2 vs 0).
Mustangs have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Horn Hi Yo (12 vs 8).
By position, Mustangs have outscored Horn Hi Yo at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Mustangs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 39 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Mustangs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Horn Hi Yo (2).
Don't worry Horn Hi Yo, 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

Horn Hi Yo
Coming up in Week 4, Horn Hi Yo (1-2, eighth-place) will take on Rhinos (3-0, second-place). Horn Hi Yo are ranked eighth in scoring after three weeks (134.31 points per game), while Rhinos have posted the second-highest point total in TEXAS FIGHT CLUB league.
Mustangs
A pair of 3-0 squads will go at it as Mustangs square off against demoGordon next in Week 4. Any dreams of a perfect season are due to end for one of these teams. With three matchups now in the books, Mustangs have scored the sixth-most points in the league while demoGordon (195.14 PPG) are ranked first.