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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Hacky's Team
3-0 158.16
136.62
 
VS
proj
Law’s Squad
127.54 1-2
136.54

Hacky's Team defeat Law’s Squad to remain perfect in 158.16-127.54 rout

Hacky's Team won their third game in a row to open the season with an easy win over Law’s Squad, rolling to a 158.16-127.54 victory. Law’s Squad took a 10.28-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Hacky's Team after that. They were led by Austin Ekeler (59 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 84 Rec Yds) and Mike Davis (46 Rush Yds, 45 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Allen Robinson II (10 Rec, 123 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Amari Cooper (9 Rec, 86 Rec Yds) led the charge for Law’s Squad in the loss. Hacky's Team (3-0) will look to earn another win against Saltyy's Chargers, while Law’s Squad (1-2) face Hammertime in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Hacky's Team   Law’s Squad

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Buccaneers defense scored 17 points against the Broncos in Week 3 to nearly double their 8.64-point projection. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 226 yards, and intercepted 2 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Hacky's Team this week. In Week 4, the Buccaneers will face the Chargers.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

Hacky's Team
Points
% of total points 158.16
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
31.3
17.43
19.8%
2
Mike Davis
RB
23.1
14.2
14.6%
3
Robert Woods
WR
21.4
16.33
13.5%
4
Deshaun Watson
QB
19.06
22.68
12.1%
Law’s Squad
Points
% of total points 127.54
1
Allen Robinson II
WR
28.3
17.16
22.2%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
17.6
17.34
13.8%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
16.74
21.24
13.1%
4
Mason Crosby
K
16
7.44
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Law’s Squad who claimed the lead, 85.04-74.76. Robert Woods had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Hacky's Team, while Deshaun Watson had a 28-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Ryan Tannehill had a 61-yard pass and a 44-yard pass for Law’s Squad, while Allen Robinson II had a 37-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Mason Crosby had a 52-yard field goal for Law’s Squad, who trailed 158.16-127.54 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Hacky's Team   Law’s Squad

StatSmack

Hacky's Team must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (158.16) than their season average (146.24).
Hacky's Team are on a roll, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Hacky's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 146.24 versus Law’s Squad's 131.03.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Hacky's Team (3-0) have a better record than Law’s Squad (1-2).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Law’s Squad has left more points on the bench this season (174.8) than Hacky's Team (128.48).
Hacky's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Law’s Squad (2 vs 0).
Hacky's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Law’s Squad (2 vs 1).
By position, Hacky's Team have outscored Law’s Squad at RB and WR this season.
Hacky's Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 25 points, highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about Law’s Squad this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Hacky's Team
Hey, this sport is all about exploiting the mismatches, right? Fueled by some monster yardage production from our running backs, our team really made that happen this week. Our three starting backs outgained the RBs of Law’s Squad, 299 total yards to 240, and we wound up doubling up them at the position, 62.9 points to 31.
Law’s Squad
Like the league's new tackling guidelines, remember to keep your chin up, Law’s Squad! You can feel good knowing that your kindness this week didn't go unnoticed. It was generous of you to help someone like Hacky's Team succeed... and maybe one day, they can return the favor and do you a solid.