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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Underperformers Inc.
2-1 133.9
157.66
 
VS
proj
Holy Smokers
124.56 0-3
151.11

Underperformers Inc. hand Holy Smokers third straight loss, 133.90-124.56

Underperformers Inc. earned a 133.90-124.56 victory to hand Holy Smokers their third straight loss to open the season. Holy Smokers grabbed a 9.60-point lead on Thursday, but Underperformers Inc. held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Julio Jones, who caught 8 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown for 26.8 points, and Nick Chubb, who racked up 131 yards from scrimmage (17.1 points). Patrick Mahomes (374 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Nelson Agholor (8 Rec, 50 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) were the leading performers for Holy Smokers in the loss. Underperformers Inc. (2-1) will look to add to their success against casinodave.com, while Holy Smokers (0-3) meet Heath Ledger’s Joker in an effort to get their first win.

Matchup Timeline

  Underperformers Inc.   Holy Smokers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Broncos in Week 3, the Packers defense allowed 16 points, surrendered 310 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 13 points to scored 47.7% higher than their 8.8-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Underperformers Inc. this week. In Week 4, the Packers will play the Eagles.
The Green Bay Packers defense

Top Player Comparison

Underperformers Inc.
Points
% of total points 133.9
1
Julio Jones
WR
26.8
19.99
20%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
17.1
16.78
12.8%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
15.3
23.12
11.4%
4
Larry Fitzgerald
WR
14.6
15.3
10.9%
Holy Smokers
Points
% of total points 124.56
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
33.86
28.5
27.2%
2
Nelson Agholor
WR
23
12.06
18.5%
3
Leonard Fournette
RB
15.2
15.12
12.2%
4
Josh Gordon
WR
14.4
15.01
11.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Leonard Fournette had a 69-yard run for Holy Smokers, contributing to a 28.60-19.00 lead for Holy Smokers.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Holy Smokers who grabbed the lead, 110.96-92.10. For Underperformers Inc., Aaron Rodgers had a 40-yard touchdown pass. Patrick Mahomes had an 83-yard touchdown pass for Holy Smokers, while Nelson Agholor had a 20-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Underperformers Inc.   Holy Smokers

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Underperformers Inc. scored fewer points in this one (133.9) than their season average of 149.69.
Holy Smokers would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Underperformers Inc. are doing a better job of that, averaging 149.69 versus Holy Smokers's 124.83.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Underperformers Inc. (2-1) have a better record than Holy Smokers (0-3).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Holy Smokers has left more points on the bench this season (167.06) than Underperformers Inc. (106.78).
Underperformers Inc. are clutch masters, with more close wins than Holy Smokers (1 vs 0).
Underperformers Inc. should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Holy Smokers (1 vs 0).
By position, Underperformers Inc. have outscored Holy Smokers at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Hey Holy Smokers, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Holy Smokers
In Week 4, last-place Holy Smokers (0-3) will take on second-place Heath Ledger’s Joker (3-0). Now three weeks into the 2019 campaign, Holy Smokers are ranked second-to-last in points scored (124.83 points per game), while Heath Ledger’s Joker have tallied the third-highest point total in The No Justice League.
Underperformers Inc.
Something's got to give next week, as Underperformers Inc. (2-1) enter Week 4 on a two-game unbeaten stretch, while their upcoming opponent (casinodave.com, 3-0), have won their last three in a row. With three weeks of action now in the books, Underperformers Inc. have scored the fourth-most points in the league. casinodave.com (181.24 PPG) are ranked first.