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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
TB12
2-1 135.18
123.81
 
VS
proj
Kyle 125$
87.28 1-2
130.38

Kyle 125$ fall to TB12 in 135.18-87.28 rout

Kyle 125$ fell short of projections, as TB12 rolled to a 135.18-87.28 victory. Kyle 125$ leapt out to a 29.68-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar showings from Miles Sanders, who racked up 107 yards from scrimmage for 12.7 points, and Cam Newton, who passed for 162 yards and a touchdown and ran for 27 yards (12.18 points). But it was all TB12 after that. They were led by Austin Ekeler, who racked up 143 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 25.8 points, and Tom Brady, who passed for 297 yards and 3 touchdowns (22.88 points). TB12 improve to 2-1 on the season, while Kyle 125$ fall to 1-2.

Matchup Timeline

  TB12   Kyle 125$

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 18 points, the Buccaneers defense more-than-doubled their 8.64-point projection in a 28-10 win over the Broncos. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 226 yards, and intercepted 2 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on TB12 this week. Next week, the Buccaneers will square off against the Chargers.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

TB12
Points
% of total points 135.18
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
25.8
15.26
19.1%
2
Tom Brady
QB
22.88
17.63
16.9%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
18.7
13.74
13.8%
4
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
18
8.64
13.3%
Kyle 125$
Points
% of total points 87.28
1
Keenan Allen
WR
23.7
13.02
27.2%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
12.7
18.3
14.6%
3
Cam Newton
QB
12.18
22.89
14%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
10.8
13.33
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Tom Brady had a 47-yard pass for TB12, contributing to a 116.48-84.98 lead for the team.
Monday
Tyreek Hill had a 20-yard touchdown catch for TB12 during Monday Night Football, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  TB12   Kyle 125$

StatSmack

TB12 must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (135.18) than their season average (126.14).
We heard scoring helps you win. TB12 are doing a better job of that, averaging 126.14 versus Kyle 125$'s 113.95.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" TB12 (2-1) have a better record than Kyle 125$ (1-2).
TB12 don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Kyle 125$ (2 vs 1).
TB12 have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Kyle 125$ (17 vs 13).
By position, TB12 have outscored Kyle 125$ at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
TB12 has a higher average scoring margin (7) than Kyle 125$ this season (-9).
The starters for TB12 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Kyle 125$ (0).
Hey Kyle 125$, 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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