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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Dallas Ain't My Team
1-2 161.8
165.91
 
VS
proj
Prospects
158.95 0-3
159.35

Dallas Ain't My Team hand Prospects third straight loss in 161.80-158.95 battle

Dallas Ain't My Team narrowly earned a 161.80-158.95 victory to hand Prospects their third straight loss to open the season. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Dallas Ain't My Team led 156.50-112.80 heading into Sunday night. Prospects made it close behind Jared Goff (269 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 14 Rush Yds) and Nick Chubb (96 Rush Yds, 35 Rec Yds). Dallas Ain't My Team were led by Tom Brady (306 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and the Dallas Cowboys defense (6 Pts Allowed, 283 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers). Dallas Ain't My Team (1-2) will look to rack up another win against COA FreightTRAINER, while Prospects (0-3) face off against Just Bring It in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Dallas Ain't My Team   Prospects

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 7 tackles and recording 2 sacks against the Jets, Collins Sr. scored 17 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 7.37-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Collins Sr. ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Bills next week.
Jamie Collins Sr.

Top Player Comparison

Dallas Ain't My Team
Points
% of total points 161.8
1
Tom Brady
QB
28.2
28.17
17.4%
2
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
24
36.47
14.8%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
22.4
10.89
13.8%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
20.8
12.75
12.9%
Prospects
Points
% of total points 158.95
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
43
34.7
27.1%
2
Jared Goff
QB
21.85
28.07
13.7%
3
Evan Engram
TE
20.3
8.43
12.8%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
17.6
11.33
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Dallas Ain't My Team owned a 102.50-83.80 lead. For Dallas Ain't My Team, Tom Brady had a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass. Adam Thielen made the highlight reel for Prospects with a 35-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Dallas Ain't My Team who grabbed the lead, 156.50-112.80. Tyler Lockett had a 40-yard catch for Dallas Ain't My Team, while JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 76-yard touchdown catch. Evan Engram made the highlight reel for Prospects with a 75-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Dallas Ain't My Team   Prospects

StatSmack

Dallas Ain't My Team must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (161.8) than their season average (123.32).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Prospects. They've lost three in a row.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Dallas Ain't My Team (1-2) have a better record than Prospects (0-3).
Dallas Ain't My Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than Prospects (1 vs 0).
Dallas Ain't My Team have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Prospects (15 vs 12).
By position, Dallas Ain't My Team have outscored Prospects at QB, WR, and K this season.
The starters for Dallas Ain't My Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Prospects (2).
Hey Prospects, 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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