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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Norman Nobodies
2-1 138.9
152.36
 
VS
proj
DominationStation
119 1-2
149.39

DominationStation fall to Norman Nobodies, 138.9-119.0

DominationStation were unable to bring their A game, coming up short of their projected point total, as Norman Nobodies earned a 138.9-119.0 victory. DominationStation grabbed a 14.5-point lead on Thursday, but Norman Nobodies held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Joe Burrow, who passed for 312 yards and 2 touchdowns for 27.5 points, and Nick Chubb, who ran for 108 yards and 2 touchdowns (24 points). Deshaun Watson (264 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Kenny Golladay (6 Rec, 57 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the top performers for DominationStation in the loss. Norman Nobodies (2-1) will look to earn another W against Arrogant Americans, while DominationStation (1-2) will meet Dead Again in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Norman Nobodies   DominationStation

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cobb more-than-doubled his 9.62-point projection with 19.5 points against the Steelers in Week 3. He caught 4 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown in the 28-21 loss. Cobb will face the Vikings next week.
Randall Cobb

Top Player Comparison

Norman Nobodies
Points
% of total points 138.9
1
Joe Burrow
QB
27.5
23.01
19.8%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
24
16.62
17.3%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
23.7
20.38
17.1%
4
Randall Cobb
WR
19.5
9.62
14%
DominationStation
Points
% of total points 119
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
23.7
24.87
19.9%
2
Kenny Golladay
WR
17.7
14.02
14.9%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
14.7
17.29
12.4%
4
Myles Gaskin
RB
14.5
12.02
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Norman Nobodies who grabbed the lead, 96.2-64.7. Joe Burrow had a 42-yard pass for Norman Nobodies, while Nick Chubb had a 20-yard touchdown run. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for DominationStation with a 28-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Norman Nobodies   DominationStation

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Norman Nobodies scored less in this one (138.9) than their season average of 151.48.
We heard scoring helps you win. Norman Nobodies are doing a better job of that, averaging 151.48 versus DominationStation's 118.52.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Norman Nobodies (2-1) have a better record than DominationStation (1-2).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Norman Nobodies has left fewer points on the bench this season (84.6) than DominationStation (199.15).
Norman Nobodies have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than DominationStation (17 vs 9).
By position, Norman Nobodies have outscored DominationStation at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Norman Nobodies has a higher average scoring margin (13) than DominationStation this season (-20).
The starters for Norman Nobodies had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for DominationStation (1).
There's not much good to say about DominationStation this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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