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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Cant Touch This
2-1 124.2
130.13
 
VS
proj
The White Knucklers
122.36 2-1
106.85

The White Knucklers defy projections but fall to Cant Touch This in 124.20-122.36 battle

Cant Touch This fell short of projections while The White Knucklers brought their A game and beat expectations, but it wasn't enough to change the result. Predicted to win 130.13-106.85, Cant Touch This narrowly earned a 124.20-122.36 win over The White Knucklers. The White Knucklers had a chance to come from behind on Sunday night, but it wasn't to be. Cant Touch This led 124.20-112.36 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 10 points from Greg Zuerlein on Sunday night for The White Knucklers. Cant Touch This were led by Amari Cooper (6 Rec, 88 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and LeSean McCoy (54 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 26 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Cant Touch This (2-1) will look to rack up another W against Gridiron Gladiators, while The White Knucklers (2-1) will attempt to get back on track against Danny's Dandy Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Cant Touch This   The White Knucklers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Dorsett II (12 Rush Yds, 53 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 15.5 points against the Jets in Week 3. He scored 75.3% more than his 8.84-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Dorsett II ranks #49 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Phillip Dorsett II

Top Player Comparison

Cant Touch This
Points
% of total points 124.2
1
Amari Cooper
WR
23.8
15.42
19.2%
2
LeSean McCoy
RB
21.5
10.12
17.3%
3
Phillip Dorsett II
WR
15.5
8.84
12.5%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
13.3
19.49
10.7%
The White Knucklers
Points
% of total points 122.36
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
27.86
23.2
22.8%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
26.9
12.97
22%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
22.3
17.64
18.2%
4
Curtis Samuel
WR
13.8
10.35
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Cant Touch This who grabbed the lead, 106.90-71.66. Phillip Dorsett II had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Cant Touch This, while Aaron Rodgers had a 40-yard touchdown pass. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for The White Knucklers with an 83-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Tyler Lockett had a 40-yard catch for The White Knucklers, who trailed 124.20-112.36 after the late afternoon round of games.
Sunday Night
Greg Zuerlein had a 53-yard field goal for The White Knucklers, who trailed 124.20-122.36 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Cant Touch This   The White Knucklers

StatSmack

Even the machines think Cant Touch This have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (127.99) than The White Knucklers (112.38).
Cant Touch This are clutch masters, with more close wins than The White Knucklers (1 vs 0).
By position, Cant Touch This have outscored The White Knucklers at RB and WR this season.
Hey The White Knucklers, 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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