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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Hangovers
2-1 119.55
145.75
 
VS
proj
The Dogs of War
106.1 2-1
154.99

Offensively challenged Hangovers top The Dogs of War, 119.55-106.10

Ranking 12th in the league in points scored for the week, Hangovers were lucky to earn a victory against a team that performed even worse, earning a 119.55-106.10 victory over The Dogs of War. The Dogs of War leapt out to a 28.60-point lead on Thursday behind 28.6 points from Leonard Fournette (66 Rush Yds, 26 Rec Yds) and Delanie Walker (7 Rec, 64 Rec Yds). But Hangovers held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Carson Wentz, who passed for 259 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 33 yards for 28.25 points, and JuJu Smith-Schuster, who caught 3 passes for 81 yards and a touchdown (17.1 points). Hangovers (2-1) will look to add to their success against Whackers, while The Dogs of War (2-1) attempt to develop some positive momentum against Roughnecks.

Matchup Timeline

  Hangovers   The Dogs of War

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Packers defense scored 47.7% more than their 8.8-point projection with 13 points against the Broncos in Week 3. They allowed 16 points, surrendered 310 yards, and forced 3 turnovers in the 27-16 win. The Packers defense ranks #70 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
The Green Bay Packers defense

Top Player Comparison

Hangovers
Points
% of total points 119.55
1
Carson Wentz
QB
28.25
24.9
23.6%
2
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
17.1
16.38
14.3%
3
Frank Gore
RB
16.9
11.66
14.1%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
15.1
19.83
12.6%
The Dogs of War
Points
% of total points 106.1
1
Tom Brady
QB
27.2
26.83
25.6%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
15.2
15.12
14.3%
3
Delanie Walker
TE
13.4
9.28
12.6%
4
Sammy Watkins
WR
11.4
16.58
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Leonard Fournette had a 69-yard run for The Dogs of War, helping The Dogs of War to a 28.60-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Hangovers had an 87.35-80.00 lead. For Hangovers, Carson Wentz had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for The Dogs of War with a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass.
Sunday Late
JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 76-yard touchdown catch for Hangovers to contribute to a 119.55-106.10 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Hangovers   The Dogs of War

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Hangovers scored fewer points in this one (119.55) than their season average of 154.48.
We heard scoring helps you win. Hangovers are doing a better job of that, averaging 154.48 versus The Dogs of War's 138.65.
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. The Dogs of War has left more points on the bench this season (163.35) than Hangovers (115.3).
Hangovers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than The Dogs of War (2 vs 1).
Hangovers have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than The Dogs of War (15 vs 11).
By position, Hangovers have outscored The Dogs of War at RB, WR, and K this season.
Hey The Dogs of War, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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