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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Melonville LaRues
1-2 112
82.83
 
VS
proj
Boom in the Endzone
88 0-3
90.76

Melonville LaRues hand Boom in the Endzone third consecutive loss in 112-88 rout

Melonville LaRues cruised to a 112-88 victory to hand Boom in the Endzone their third consecutive loss to open the season. Melonville LaRues got out to an 18-point lead on Thursday behind Marcus Mariota and never looked back. Jared Goff (20 points) and Julio Jones (18) carried the flag for Boom in the Endzone in defeat. Melonville LaRues (1-2) will look to maintain their momentum against Throw up the X, while Boom in the Endzone (0-3) will attempt to right the ship against Miami Mini.

Matchup Timeline

  Melonville LaRues   Boom in the Endzone

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 11 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown against the Saints, Lockett recorded 21 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 9.31-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Lockett ranks #36 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
Tyler Lockett

Top Player Comparison

Melonville LaRues
Points
% of total points 112
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
21
9.31
18.8%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
20
14.87
17.9%
3
Marcus Mariota
QB
18
18.21
16.1%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
17
9.99
15.2%
Boom in the Endzone
Points
% of total points 88
1
Jared Goff
QB
20
25.58
22.7%
2
Julio Jones
WR
18
13.2
20.5%
3
Mecole Hardman
WR
18
6.29
20.5%
4
Marlon Mack
RB
14
11.19
15.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Marcus Mariota had a 47-yard pass for Melonville LaRues, contributing to an 18-0 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Melonville LaRues had an 89-63 lead. For Melonville LaRues, Adam Thielen had a 35-yard touchdown catch. Mecole Hardman made the highlight reel for Boom in the Endzone with an 83-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Tyler Lockett had a 40-yard catch for Melonville LaRues, contributing to a 112-63 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Melonville LaRues   Boom in the Endzone

StatSmack

Melonville LaRues must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (112) than their season average (88.33).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Boom in the Endzone. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Melonville LaRues are doing a better job of that, averaging 88.33 versus Boom in the Endzone's 83.67.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Melonville LaRues (1-2) have a better record than Boom in the Endzone (0-3).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Boom in the Endzone has left more points on the bench this season (177) than Melonville LaRues (110).
Melonville LaRues don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Boom in the Endzone (1 vs 0).
Melonville LaRues should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Boom in the Endzone (1 vs 0).
Melonville LaRues have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Boom in the Endzone (12 vs 8).
By position, Melonville LaRues have outscored Boom in the Endzone at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Melonville LaRues had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Boom in the Endzone (1).
There's not much good to say about Boom in the Endzone this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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