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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
The Xtreme
1-2 194.6
142.47
 
VS
proj
Dirty Dogs
152 0-3
154.36

The Xtreme hand Dirty Dogs third straight loss in 194.6-152.0 rout

The Xtreme cruised to a 194.6-152.0 victory to hand Dirty Dogs their third consecutive loss to open the season. The Xtreme grabbed a 4.9-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Amari Cooper (26.8 points) and Marvin Jones Jr. (22.1) and never gave it up. Philip Rivers (318 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Austin Hooper (6 Rec, 66 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) carried the flag for Dirty Dogs in the loss. The Xtreme (1-2) will look to build on their success against Blue Falcons, while Dirty Dogs (0-3) will face Orange bloods in an effort to get their first W.

Matchup Timeline

  The Xtreme   Dirty Dogs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense allowed 27 points, surrendered 515 yards, and forced a fumble in a 33-27 win over the Seahawks. In doing so, they put up 14 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on The Xtreme this week. Next week, the Saints will face the Cowboys.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

The Xtreme
Points
% of total points 194.6
1
Russell Wilson
QB
49.4
25.85
25.4%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
37.1
18.3
19.1%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
26.8
18.6
13.8%
4
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
22.1
11.32
11.4%
Dirty Dogs
Points
% of total points 152
1
Philip Rivers
QB
26.8
25.1
17.6%
2
Austin Hooper
TE
24.6
9.78
16.2%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
20
14.15
13.2%
4
Cole Beasley
WR
14.8
10.37
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 54-yard pass and a 40-yard pass for The Xtreme, while Alvin Kamara had a 29-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 179.8-122.8 lead for The Xtreme.

Points By Position

  The Xtreme   Dirty Dogs

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. The Xtreme scored more in this matchup (194.6) than their season average (161.88).
Dirty Dogs are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Dirty Dogs need some help then, averaging just 144.57 versus The Xtreme's 161.88.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" The Xtreme (1-2) have a better record than Dirty Dogs (0-3).
Once The Xtreme put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Dirty Dogs (1 vs 0).
The Xtreme should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Dirty Dogs (2 vs 0).
The Xtreme have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Dirty Dogs (16 vs 13).
Dirty Dogs have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than The Xtreme (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, The Xtreme have outscored Dirty Dogs at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
The Xtreme has a higher average scoring margin (2) than Dirty Dogs this season (-32).
The starters for The Xtreme had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Dirty Dogs (0).
Hey Dirty Dogs, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

The Xtreme
You know what, The Xtreme, we do admire the confidence. It's a bold move to roll out a starter with zero points (Dallas Goedert), while still earning the win. Try that type of flashy, show-off stuff next week against Blue Falcons and we'll be toast!
Dirty Dogs
Don't get too distraught, Dirty Dogs! There's still a ton of time remaining to turn this season around. Your next few opponents could take a peek at your record and foolishly think they've got an easy matchup. Do what Philip Rivers would after an interception, and go deep on the next opportunity... catch these complacent managers snoozing!