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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Purple Mountain
1-2 169.8
129.52
 
VS
proj
Centreviews
126.75 0-3
114.5

Purple Mountain hand Centreviews third consecutive loss in 169.80-126.75 rout

Purple Mountain cruised to a 169.80-126.75 victory to hand Centreviews their third straight loss to open the season. Purple Mountain got out to an early 15.20-point lead on Thursday. Centreviews came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Marvin Jones Jr. (22.1 points) and Frank Gore (16.9). Unphased, Purple Mountain made a run later that afternoon, as Russell Wilson (45.4 points) and Alvin Kamara (37.1) put them back on top once and for all. Purple Mountain (1-2) will look to add to their success against AngryBirdman, while Centreviews (0-3) meet Bad Boys in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Purple Mountain   Centreviews

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kamara more-than-doubled his 18.3-point projection with 37.1 points against the Seahawks in Week 3. He racked up 161 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns in the 33-27 win. Kamara ranks #16 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
Alvin Kamara

Top Player Comparison

Purple Mountain
Points
% of total points 169.8
1
Russell Wilson
QB
45.4
22.56
26.7%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
37.1
18.3
21.8%
3
Greg Olsen
TE
25.5
10.41
15%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
15.2
15.12
9%
Centreviews
Points
% of total points 126.75
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
32.4
15.49
25.6%
2
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
22.1
11.32
17.4%
3
Frank Gore
RB
16.9
11.66
13.3%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
15.65
22.41
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Leonard Fournette had a 69-yard run for Purple Mountain, helping the team to a 15.20-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 40-yard touchdown pass for Centreviews, contributing to a 73.65-19.70 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after all was said and done, Purple Mountain had a 169.80-122.35 lead. Russell Wilson had a 54-yard pass and a 40-yard pass for Purple Mountain, while Alvin Kamara had a 29-yard touchdown catch. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for Centreviews with a 40-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Purple Mountain   Centreviews

StatSmack

Purple Mountain must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (169.8) than their season average (134.78).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Centreviews. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Centreviews need some help then, averaging just 108.88 versus Purple Mountain's 134.78.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Purple Mountain (1-2) have a better record than Centreviews (0-3).
Even the machines think Purple Mountain have better players. They have a higher projected points average (133.79) than Centreviews (112.32).
Once Purple Mountain put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Centreviews (1 vs 0).
By position, Purple Mountain have outscored Centreviews at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
The starters for Purple Mountain had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Centreviews (2).
Hey Centreviews, 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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