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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 3
Weekly
Grade
Grade
Tommy P
3-0 144.75
124.98
VS
proj
Pull Out Game
102.4
0-3
101.37
Tommy P beat Pull Out Game to remain perfect in 144.75-102.40 rout
Tommy P won their third matchup in a row to open the season with a dominant win over Pull Out Game, cruising to a 144.75-102.40 victory. Pull Out Game pulled out to a 3.40-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Tommy P after that. They were led by Josh Allen (42.35 points) and Alvin Kamara (31.7). Drew Brees (288 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and the New England Patriots defense (20 Pts Allowed, 375 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) did everything they could for Pull Out Game in defeat. Tommy P (3-0) will look to sustain their momentum against Sprint Right Option, while Pull Out Game (0-3) face Yobogoya! in an effort to get back on track.
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Matchup Timeline
Tommy P
Pull Out Game
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
Kamara scored 83.2% more than his 17.3-point projection with 31.7 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
Tommy P
Points
% of total points 144.75
1
Josh Allen
QB
42.35
27.16
29.3%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
31.7
17.3
21.9%
3
James Conner
RB
20.9
14.14
14.4%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
13.7
13
9.5%
Pull Out Game
Points
% of total points 102.4
1
Drew Brees
QB
32.4
26.52
31.6%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
17
9.89
16.6%
3
Mason Crosby
K
16
7.68
15.6%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
12.2
15.14
11.9%
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday night, but after the scoring was completed, Tommy P became the proud owner of a 144.75-93.70 lead. For Tommy P, Alvin Kamara had a 52-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard run. Drew Brees had a 52-yard touchdown pass for Pull Out Game, while Mason Crosby had a 52-yard field goal.
Points By Position
Tommy P
Pull Out Game
StatSmack
That pregame pep talk must have worked. Tommy P scored more points in this matchup (144.75) than their season average (134.65).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Pull Out Game have lost their last three weeks, while Tommy P have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Pull Out Game need some help then, averaging just 97.77 versus Tommy P's 134.65.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Tommy P (3-0) have a better record than Pull Out Game (0-3).
Even the machines think Tommy P have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (114.08) than Pull Out Game (107.52).
Tommy P don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Pull Out Game (2 vs 0).
Tommy P have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Pull Out Game (1 vs 0).
Tommy P should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Pull Out Game (2 vs 1).
Tommy P have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Pull Out Game (17 vs 8).
By position, Tommy P have outscored Pull Out Game at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Tommy P don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 33 points, third-highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about Pull Out Game this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!
Coach Talk
Tommy P
Who really cares if your team ultimately slipped from first place to second this past week... the big take-away here is that you won the matchup. Maintain focus week-to-week and good things will surely follow.
Pull Out Game
Talk about under-utilized: As a group, the starting backfield for Pull Out Game collectively logged a couple of receptions on only three targets this past week. Get those quarterbacks to check down a little more often in Week 4!