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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Crhysboys
1-2 107.46
97.45
 
VS
proj
Scuba Divers
88.2 0-3
97.87

Crhysboys hand Scuba Divers third consecutive loss, 107.46-88.20

Crhysboys earned a 107.46-88.20 victory to hand Scuba Divers their third consecutive loss to open the season. Scuba Divers nabbed a 1.00-point lead on Thursday, but Crhysboys held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Carson Wentz, who passed for 259 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 33 yards for 21.66 points, and Greg Olsen, who caught 6 passes for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns (19.5 points). Marquez Valdes-Scantling (6 Rec, 99 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Nelson Agholor (8 Rec, 50 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) were the leaders for Scuba Divers in the loss. Crhysboys (1-2) will look to add to their success against Long Island Steelers, while Scuba Divers (0-3) take on Dillon Panthers in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Crhysboys   Scuba Divers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Packers defense (16 Pts Allowed, 310 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 13 points in a 27-16 win over the Broncos in Week 3. They scored 47.7% more than their 8.8-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Packers defense ranks #70 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
The Green Bay Packers defense

Top Player Comparison

Crhysboys
Points
% of total points 107.46
1
Carson Wentz
QB
21.66
19.27
20.2%
2
Greg Olsen
TE
19.5
6.4
18.1%
3
Marlon Mack
RB
14.8
11.87
13.8%
4
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
13
8.8
12.1%
Scuba Divers
Points
% of total points 88.2
1
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR
15.9
7.81
18%
2
Nelson Agholor
WR
15
7.58
17%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
13.3
19.84
15.1%
4
Harrison Butker
K
10
9.56
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Scuba Divers emerged with a 73.60-55.76 lead. For Crhysboys, Carson Wentz had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass. Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a 40-yard touchdown catch for Scuba Divers, while Nelson Agholor had a 20-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Crhysboys   Scuba Divers

StatSmack

Crhysboys must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (107.46) than their season average (94.21).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Scuba Divers. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Crhysboys are doing a better job of that, averaging 94.21 versus Scuba Divers's 83.69.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Crhysboys (1-2) have a better record than Scuba Divers (0-3).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Crhysboys has left fewer points on the bench this season (119.58) than Scuba Divers (130.84).
Crhysboys should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Scuba Divers (2 vs 1).
Crhysboys have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Scuba Divers (12 vs 8).
Scuba Divers have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Crhysboys (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Crhysboys have outscored Scuba Divers at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
Don't worry Scuba Divers, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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