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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
GroundNPound
3-0 134.02
123.8
 
VS
proj
Dee's Wonderful Team
121.68 1-2
117.7

GroundNPound beat Dee's Wonderful Team to remain undefeated, 134.02-121.68

GroundNPound won their third consecutive game to open the season with a hard-fought win over Dee's Wonderful Team, earning a 134.02-121.68 victory. Dee's Wonderful Team nabbed an 8.00-point lead on Thursday, but GroundNPound held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Alvin Kamara (58 Rush Yds, 139 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Aaron Rodgers (283 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 12 Rush Yds). Derrick Henry (119 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 11 Rec Yds) and Ben Roethlisberger (237 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) did their part for Dee's Wonderful Team in the loss. GroundNPound improve to 3-0 on the season, while Dee's Wonderful Team fall to 1-2.

Matchup Timeline

  GroundNPound   Dee's Wonderful Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kamara nearly doubled his 20.19-point projection with 38.2 points against the Packers in Week 3. He racked up 197 yards from scrimmage and caught 2 touchdown passes in the 37-30 loss. Kamara ranks #3 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
Alvin Kamara

Top Player Comparison

GroundNPound
Points
% of total points 134.02
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
38.2
20.19
28.5%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
24.52
18.55
18.3%
3
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
18.6
8.1
13.9%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
15.6
16.12
11.6%
Dee's Wonderful Team
Points
% of total points 121.68
1
Derrick Henry
RB
26
17.3
21.4%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
19.18
18.02
15.8%
3
Mecole Hardman
WR
16.1
4.96
13.2%
4
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
15.9
15.38
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Ben Roethlisberger had a 26-yard touchdown pass for Dee's Wonderful Team to contribute to a 68.18-36.20 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Brandon McManus had a 56-yard field goal for GroundNPound, who trailed 89.68-55.70 after the late afternoon games.
Sunday Night
Alvin Kamara had a 52-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard run for GroundNPound, while Aaron Rodgers had a 72-yard pass and a 48-yard pass, helping GroundNPound to a 134.02-89.68 lead.
Monday
Mecole Hardman had a 49-yard touchdown catch for Dee's Wonderful Team.

Points By Position

  GroundNPound   Dee's Wonderful Team

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. GroundNPound scored fewer points in this one (134.02) than their season average of 149.06.
GroundNPound are looking unstoppable, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Dee's Wonderful Team need some help then, averaging just 115.86 versus GroundNPound's 149.06.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. GroundNPound (3-0) have a better record than Dee's Wonderful Team (1-2).
Once GroundNPound put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Dee's Wonderful Team (1 vs 0).
GroundNPound are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Dee's Wonderful Team (1).
GroundNPound should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Dee's Wonderful Team (3 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Dee's Wonderful Team - they’ve made more transactions (2) than GroundNPound (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, GroundNPound have outscored Dee's Wonderful Team at QB, RB, and WR this season.
GroundNPound don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 32 points, highest in the league.
The starters for GroundNPound had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Dee's Wonderful Team (2).
Hey Dee's Wonderful Team, 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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