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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Jersey Boyz
1-2 321.3
298.59
 
VS
proj
Memphis Showboats
318.1 1-2
299.66

Back-and-forth battle ends with Jersey Boyz coming back to top Memphis Showboats in 321.3-318.1 battle

Well, that was exciting! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Jersey Boyz earned a come-from-behind win over Memphis Showboats, staging a comeback for a 321.3-318.1 victory. Trailing 318.1-259.0 heading into Monday night, Jersey Boyz charged back behind the Chicago Bears defense (40 points) and Chris Thompson (22.3). Josh Allen (55.75 points) and Jared Goff (48.85) were the top performers for Memphis Showboats in defeat. Jersey Boyz (1-2) will look to add to their success against Round Rock Kitty, while Memphis Showboats (1-2) face Wisner Cow Tippers in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Jersey Boyz   Memphis Showboats

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hooper (6 Rec, 66 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 28.6 points against the Colts in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 12.19-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Hooper ranks #68 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Austin Hooper

Top Player Comparison

Jersey Boyz
Points
% of total points 321.3
1
Russell Wilson
QB
100.9
47.88
31.4%
2
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
40
35.57
12.4%
3
Kirk Cousins
QB
32.8
46.69
10.2%
4
Austin Hooper
TE
28.6
12.19
8.9%
Memphis Showboats
Points
% of total points 318.1
1
Josh Allen
QB
55.75
47.66
17.5%
2
Jared Goff
QB
48.85
50.01
15.4%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
43.2
18.44
13.6%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
40.3
34.03
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Memphis Showboats owned a 224.1-107.5 lead. For Jersey Boyz, Kirk Cousins had a 35-yard touchdown pass. Josh Allen made the highlight reel for Memphis Showboats with a 49-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 54-yard pass and a 40-yard pass for Jersey Boyz, helping the team to a 259.0-226.1 lead.

Points By Position

  Jersey Boyz   Memphis Showboats

StatSmack

Jersey Boyz must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (321.3) than their season average (274.95).
Jersey Boyz have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Memphis Showboats (1 vs 0).
By position, Jersey Boyz have outscored Memphis Showboats at QB, WR, DEF, and IDP this season.
The starters for Jersey Boyz had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Memphis Showboats (1).
Hey Memphis Showboats, 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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