Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 3

Weekly
Grade
๐Ÿ‘พ
2-1 242.64
128.48
 
VS
proj
EL GRINGO
134.52 0-3
126.43

๐Ÿ‘พ hand EL GRINGO third consecutive loss in 242.64-134.52 rout

๐Ÿ‘พ rolled to a 242.64-134.52 victory to hand EL GRINGO their third consecutive loss to open the season. EL GRINGO got out to a 24.22-point lead on Thursday, but it was all ๐Ÿ‘พ after that. They were led by Russell Wilson, who passed for 406 yards , ran for 51 yards and scored 4 touchdowns for 43.34 points, and Mike Evans, who caught 8 passes for 190 yards and 3 touchdowns (37 points). The Jacksonville Jaguars defense (24.22 points) and Amari Cooper (20.8) led the way for EL GRINGO in the loss. ๐Ÿ‘พ (2-1) will look to build on their success against DONT ERRTZ ME, while EL GRINGO (0-3) attempt to get some positive momentum against *CamBo*.

Matchup Timeline

  ๐Ÿ‘พ   EL GRINGO

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Evans (8 Rec, 190 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) scored 37 points in a 32-31 lost to the Giants in Week 3. He more-than-tripled his 11.64-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Evans ranks #30 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
Mike Evans

Top Player Comparison

๐Ÿ‘พ
Points
% of total points 242.64
1
Russell Wilson
QB
43.34
19.16
17.9%
2
Mike Evans
WR
37
11.64
15.2%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
30.6
12.72
12.6%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
28.1
14.38
11.6%
EL GRINGO
Points
% of total points 134.52
1
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
24.22
13.53
18%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
20.8
12.24
15.5%
3
Evan Engram
TE
17.3
8.43
12.9%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
14.3
19.48
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 40-yard touchdown pass for EL GRINGO, contributing to a 72.22-31.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, ๐Ÿ‘พ had a 210.04-109.92 lead. Mike Evans had a 21-yard touchdown catch and a 20-yard touchdown catch for ๐Ÿ‘พ, while Russell Wilson had a 54-yard pass and a 40-yard pass. Evan Engram made the highlight reel for EL GRINGO with a 75-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  ๐Ÿ‘พ   EL GRINGO

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. ๐Ÿ‘พ scored more in this matchup (242.64) than their season average (159.66).
EL GRINGO would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. ๐Ÿ‘พ are doing a better job of that, averaging 159.66 versus EL GRINGO's 115.5.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" ๐Ÿ‘พ (2-1) have a better record than EL GRINGO (0-3).
๐Ÿ‘พ don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than EL GRINGO (2 vs 0).
๐Ÿ‘พ should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than EL GRINGO (2 vs 1).
By position, ๐Ÿ‘พ have outscored EL GRINGO at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
๐Ÿ‘พ donโ€™t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 35 points, highest in the league.
The starters for ๐Ÿ‘พ had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for EL GRINGO (2).
There's not much good to say about EL GRINGO this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

๐Ÿ‘พ
You know, the key to football is spotting and exploiting the mismatches. We really took that to heart this week by doubling up EL GRINGO at the wide receiver position (79.8 points to 35.3).
EL GRINGO
Hey, our crew was just resting up for Week 4, right? The six starting offensive skill players on EL GRINGO (three WRs, two RBs, one TE) combined to register 430 yards and just five touchdowns this past week. Our opponent's skill players showed us how it's supposed to be done by logging 697 yards and 12 scores.