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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
DARC NARC
2-1 176.45
146.13
 
VS
proj
The Dogs of War
143.05 1-2
145.29

DARC NARC beat predictions, earn win against The Dogs of War in 176.45-143.05 rout

DARC NARC stepped up and outperformed their projected point total, rolling to a 176.45-143.05 victory over The Dogs of War, who fell short of projections. The Dogs of War got out to a 10.2-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all DARC NARC after that. They were led by Russell Wilson (49.95 points) and Robert Woods (21.4). Dalvin Cook (25.9 points) and Michael Gallup (25.8) carried the flag for The Dogs of War in defeat. DARC NARC (2-1) will look to earn another W against Lucky Enuf, while The Dogs of War (1-2) take on Hard Targets in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  DARC NARC   The Dogs of War

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Higgins scored 21 points against the Eagles in Week 3 to more-than-double his 9.71-point projection. He caught 5 passes for 40 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on DARC NARC this week. In Week 4, Higgins and the Bengals will battle the Jaguars.
Tee Higgins

Top Player Comparison

DARC NARC
Points
% of total points 176.45
1
Russell Wilson
QB
49.95
30.38
28.3%
2
Robert Woods
WR
21.4
16.2
12.1%
3
Tee Higgins
WR
21
9.71
11.9%
4
Andy Isabella
WR
20.1
9.74
11.4%
The Dogs of War
Points
% of total points 143.05
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
25.9
18.88
18.1%
2
Michael Gallup
WR
25.8
13.88
18%
3
Lamar Jackson
QB
17.15
31.82
12%
4
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
15.6
11.55
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was The Dogs of War who owned the lead, 77.90-67.70. For DARC NARC, Robert Woods had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Dalvin Cook had a 39-yard touchdown run for The Dogs of War, while Jake Elliott had a 54-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was DARC NARC who claimed the lead, 149.65-107.90. For DARC NARC, Russell Wilson had a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 29-yard touchdown pass. Michael Gallup made the highlight reel for The Dogs of War with a 43-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch.

Points By Position

  DARC NARC   The Dogs of War

StatSmack

DARC NARC must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (176.45) than their season average (151.28).
We heard scoring helps you win. DARC NARC are doing a better job of that, averaging 151.28 versus The Dogs of War's 128.03.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" DARC NARC (2-1) have a better record than The Dogs of War (1-2).
DARC NARC don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Dogs of War (2 vs 0).
DARC NARC should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than The Dogs of War (2 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of The Dogs of War - they’ve made more transactions (3) than DARC NARC (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, DARC NARC have outscored The Dogs of War at QB, WR, and TE this season.
DARC NARC has a higher average scoring margin (7) than The Dogs of War this season (-15).
Don't worry The Dogs of War, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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