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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
BallGrabbers
2-1 111.98
138.01
 
VS
proj
The Philly Specials
100.21 1-2
109.1

BallGrabbers manage to beat The Philly Specials 111.98-100.21 despite falling short of expectations

Despite being unable to meet expectations, BallGrabbers earned a 111.98-100.21 victory over The Philly Specials. BallGrabbers never trailed in this one after nabbing a 9.00-point lead on Thursday behind Josh Lambo. Carson Wentz (22.56 points) and Mario Addison (15) did everything they could for The Philly Specials in the loss. BallGrabbers (2-1) will look to earn another W against yard crew, while The Philly Specials (1-2) face da squirts in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  BallGrabbers   The Philly Specials

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 13 points, surrendering 270 yards, and intercepting a pass against the Browns, the Rams defense scored 13 points this week. They scored 80.6% more than their 7.2-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. The Rams defense will face the Buccaneers next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

BallGrabbers
Points
% of total points 111.98
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
20.48
21.54
18.3%
2
Shaq Thompson
LB
14
8.33
12.5%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
13
7.2
11.6%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
10.65
14.01
9.5%
The Philly Specials
Points
% of total points 100.21
1
Carson Wentz
QB
22.56
19.17
22.5%
2
Mario Addison
DE
15
6.06
15%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
14.55
13.56
14.5%
4
T.Y. Hilton
WR
14.5
11.85
14.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Carson Wentz had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for The Philly Specials, who trailed 67.78-55.71 after the early round of games.
Sunday Night
Greg Zuerlein had a 53-yard field goal for The Philly Specials, who trailed 111.98-97.71 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  BallGrabbers   The Philly Specials

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. BallGrabbers scored less in this one (111.98) than their season average of 130.08.
We heard scoring helps you win. The Philly Specials need some help then, averaging just 119.66 versus BallGrabbers's 130.08.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" BallGrabbers (2-1) have a better record than The Philly Specials (1-2).
Even the machines think BallGrabbers have better players. Their projected average points is higher (137.54) than The Philly Specials (109.32).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. The Philly Specials has left more points on the bench this season (115.19) than BallGrabbers (59.33).
By position, BallGrabbers have outscored The Philly Specials at QB, DEF, and IDP this season.
Hey The Philly Specials, 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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