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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
3rd and Long
1-0 216.48
143.18
 
VS
proj
Underperformers Inc.
136.12 0-1
152.52

3rd and Long earn win over Underperformers Inc. in 216.48-136.12 rout

3rd and Long stepped up, rolling to a 216.48-136.12 victory over Underperformers Inc., who fell short of projections. Underperformers Inc. got out to a 5.92-point lead on Thursday, but it was all 3rd and Long after that. They were led by Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 209 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 42.9 points, and DeSean Jackson, who caught 8 passes for 154 yards and 2 touchdowns (35.4 points). Derrick Henry (84 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 75 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Larry Fitzgerald (8 Rec, 113 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Underperformers Inc. in the loss. 3rd and Long (1-0) will look to keep it rolling against Jared Leto's Joker, while Underperformers Inc. (0-1) will face Valyrian Steelers in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  3rd and Long   Underperformers Inc.

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jackson caught 8 passes for 154 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Eagles beat the Redskins 32-27. In doing so, he put up 35.4 points to more-than-triple his 10.85-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on 3rd and Long this week. Next week, Jackson will go up against the Falcons.
DeSean Jackson

Top Player Comparison

3rd and Long
Points
% of total points 216.48
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
42.9
21.61
19.8%
2
DeSean Jackson
WR
35.4
10.85
16.4%
3
Drew Brees
QB
24.8
24.01
11.5%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
24.3
13.07
11.2%
Underperformers Inc.
Points
% of total points 136.12
1
Derrick Henry
RB
28.9
13.02
21.2%
2
Larry Fitzgerald
WR
25.3
11.2
18.6%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
16.4
12.49
12%
4
Julio Jones
WR
15.1
19.1
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Aaron Rodgers had a 47-yard pass for Underperformers Inc., helping Underperformers Inc. to a 14.92-9.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were several players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, after which 3rd and Long had a 133.60-101.92 lead. DeSean Jackson had a 53-yard touchdown catch and a 51-yard touchdown catch for 3rd and Long, while DeVante Parker had a 49-yard catch. Meanwhile, Derrick Henry had a 75-yard touchdown catch for Underperformers Inc., while Calvin Ridley had a 20-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Larry Fitzgerald had a 45-yard catch and a 41-yard catch for Underperformers Inc., who trailed 136.00-127.22 after the late afternoon round of games.
Monday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Monday night. Drew Brees had a pair of 41-yard passes for 3rd and Long, while Wil Lutz had a 58-yard field goal. Will Fuller V made the highlight reel for Underperformers Inc. with an a 54-yard catch.

Points By Position

  3rd and Long   Underperformers Inc.

Game Notes

3rd and Long had 10 of their 11 starting players score higher than their projected point totals.
Underperformers Inc. had only three of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
Underperformers Inc. could have used points from the Cleveland Browns defense and Matt Bryant, as both put up goose eggs.
3rd and Long recorded more points than their projected total, while Underperformers Inc. fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 80.36-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Despite the loss, Derrick Henry (28.9 points) recorded the third-highest score for a RB this week.

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