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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Gotham Giants
1-2 131.07
137.39
 
VS
proj
Old school
130.02 2-1
133.29

Despite top scorer Kamara, Old school fall to Gotham Giants in 131.07-130.02 battle

Alvin Kamara posted 34.95 points for Old school, the best total in the matchup and third-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Gotham Giants, who came from behind for a 131.07-130.02 win. Gotham Giants trailed 121.67-104.62 heading into Monday night, but the team roared back behind Tyreek Hill (25 Rush Yds, 77 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Justin Tucker (2-2 FG, 42 long, 2-2 XP). Alvin Kamara (58 Rush Yds, 139 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Drew Brees (288 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) did their part for Old school in defeat. Gotham Giants (1-2) will look to build on their success against DILLI DILLY, while Old school (2-1) will attempt to get back on track against LAMBsBread Soldiers.

Matchup Timeline

  Gotham Giants   Old school

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 6 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown against the Patriots, Renfrow recorded 15.9 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 5.82-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Renfrow will face the Bills next week.
Hunter Renfrow

Top Player Comparison

Gotham Giants
Points
% of total points 131.07
1
Nick Chubb
RB
23.25
15.08
17.7%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
17.45
12.54
13.3%
3
Hunter Renfrow
WR
15.9
5.82
12.1%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
14.45
14.57
11%
Old school
Points
% of total points 130.02
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
34.95
18.9
26.9%
2
Drew Brees
QB
23.52
19.84
18.1%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
13.65
12.23
10.5%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
12.45
15.67
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Nick Chubb had a 20-yard touchdown run for Gotham Giants, while Matt Ryan had a 63-yard pass, helping Gotham Giants to a 90.32-14.95 lead.
Sunday Late
Zane Gonzalez had a 54-yard field goal for Old school, who trailed 104.62-63.20 after the late round of games.
Sunday Night
Drew Brees hit Alvin Kamara for a 52-yard touchdown pass for Old school. Kamara also lit up the scoreboard with a 49-yard run, contributing to a 121.67-104.62 lead for Old school.
Monday
Tyreek Hill had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Gotham Giants on Monday night, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Gotham Giants   Old school

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Gotham Giants scored more points in this matchup (131.07) than their season average (124.5).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Gotham Giants has left fewer points on the bench this season (110.24) than Old school (190.79).
Gotham Giants don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Old school (0 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Old school - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Gotham Giants (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Gotham Giants have outscored Old school at QB, WR, and TE this season.
Don't worry Old school, 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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