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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Caribbean Bombers
1-2 153
140.15
 
VS
proj
Aida Wildcats
129 0-3
142.91

Caribbean Bombers hand Aida Wildcats third straight loss in 153-129 rout

Caribbean Bombers rolled to a 153-129 victory to hand Aida Wildcats their third consecutive loss to open the season. Caribbean Bombers pulled out to an early 10-point lead on Thursday. Aida Wildcats came back to take the lead during the early round of games on Sunday, powered by Carson Wentz (26 points) and T.Y. Hilton (20). Unphased, Caribbean Bombers got it going later that afternoon, as Greg Olsen (25 points) and the New Orleans Saints defense (18) put them back ahead once and for all. Caribbean Bombers (1-2) will look to earn another W against Warriors of Angels, while Aida Wildcats (0-3) match up against Thunderstorm in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Caribbean Bombers   Aida Wildcats

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense more-than-doubled their 6.94-point projection with 18 points against the Seahawks in Week 3. They allowed 27 points, surrendered 515 yards, and forced a fumble in the 33-27 win. The Saints defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Caribbean Bombers
Points
% of total points 153
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
52
44.24
34%
2
Greg Olsen
TE
25
9.98
16.3%
3
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
18
6.94
11.8%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
14
14.42
9.2%
Aida Wildcats
Points
% of total points 129
1
Carson Wentz
QB
26
35.5
20.2%
2
T.Y. Hilton
WR
20
15.77
15.5%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
19
12.82
14.7%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
17
13.14
13.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Leonard Fournette had a 69-yard run for Caribbean Bombers, contributing to a 23-13 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Aida Wildcats became the proud owner of a 100-75 lead. For Caribbean Bombers, Patrick Mahomes had an 83-yard touchdown pass. Carson Wentz made the highlight reel for Aida Wildcats with a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Caribbean Bombers   Aida Wildcats

StatSmack

Caribbean Bombers must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (153) than their season average (144).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Aida Wildcats. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Aida Wildcats need some help then, averaging just 117.33 versus Caribbean Bombers's 144.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Caribbean Bombers (1-2) have a better record than Aida Wildcats (0-3).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Aida Wildcats has left more points on the bench this season (272) than Caribbean Bombers (210).
Caribbean Bombers don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Aida Wildcats (1 vs 0).
Caribbean Bombers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Aida Wildcats (3 vs 0).
Caribbean Bombers have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Aida Wildcats (11 vs 9).
By position, Caribbean Bombers have outscored Aida Wildcats at QB, TE, and DEF this season.
Don't worry Aida Wildcats, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Caribbean Bombers
Hey, finding mismatches is the key to football, right? Fueled by a thrilling performance by Patrick Mahomes, we doubled up Aida Wildcats at the quarterback position this past week (52 points to 26). Mahomes lit up the Ravens secondary to the tune of 374 yards and three passing touchdowns.
Aida Wildcats
With four receptions on only five targets this past week, the starting RBs for Aida Wildcats should look into why their quarterbacks are giving them the cold shoulder.