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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Jason's Team
2-1 37.45
37.1
 
VS
proj
Hancocks Beast
22.12 0-3
24.01

Jason's Team hand Hancocks Beast third consecutive loss in 37.45-22.12 rout

Jason's Team rolled to a 37.45-22.12 victory to hand Hancocks Beast their third consecutive loss to open the season. Jason's Team took an early 0.86-point lead on Thursday. Hancocks Beast came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Jamal Agnew (3.19 points) and Dak Prescott (2.94). Not to be deterred, Jason's Team rallied later that afternoon, as Chandler Jones (6.95 points) and Tyler Lockett (4) put them back ahead once and for all. Jason's Team (2-1) will look to maintain their momentum against Joshua's Team, while Hancocks Beast (0-3) try to right the ship against Saul Elizarraras.

Matchup Timeline

  Jason's Team   Hancocks Beast

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Panthers in Week 3, Jones made 5 tackles and recorded 2 sacks. In doing so, he put up 6.95 points and more-than-tripled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Jason's Team this week. In Week 4, Jones and the Cardinals will play the Seahawks.
Chandler Jones

Top Player Comparison

Jason's Team
Points
% of total points 37.45
1
Chandler Jones
LB
6.95
1.92
18.6%
2
Malcolm Jenkins
S
4.7
2.06
12.6%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
4
2.28
10.7%
4
Greg Olsen
TE
2.59
1.03
6.9%
Hancocks Beast
Points
% of total points 22.12
1
Jamal Agnew
CB
3.19
0.25
14.4%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
2.94
3.58
13.3%
3
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
2.4
1.15
10.8%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
2.21
2.06
10%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Leonard Fournette had a 69-yard run for Jason's Team, helping to stake the team to a 1.66-0.80 lead.
Sunday Late
Tyler Lockett had a 40-yard catch for Jason's Team, while Evan Engram had a 75-yard touchdown catch, helping Jason's Team to a 36.85-17.38 lead.

Points By Position

  Jason's Team   Hancocks Beast

StatSmack

Jason's Team must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (37.45) than their season average (30.1).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Hancocks Beast. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Hancocks Beast need some help then, averaging just 15.69 versus Jason's Team's 30.1.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Jason's Team (2-1) have a better record than Hancocks Beast (0-3).
Even the computers think Jason's Team have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (38.19) than Hancocks Beast (19.14).
Once Jason's Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Hancocks Beast (1 vs 0).
Jason's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Hancocks Beast (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Hancocks Beast - they’ve made more transactions (9) than Jason's Team (5) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Jason's Team have outscored Hancocks Beast at WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Jason's Team has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Hancocks Beast this season (-13).
The starters for Jason's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Hancocks Beast (0).
Hey Hancocks Beast, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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