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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
PatrickD's Team
2-1 164.32
129.79
 
VS
proj
Deshaun of the Dead
141.64 1-2
150.89

PatrickD's Team brush off expectations, earn win against Deshaun of the Dead in 164.32-141.64 rout

PatrickD's Team rose to the occasion, cruising to a 164.32-141.64 victory over Deshaun of the Dead, who fell short of projections. Deshaun of the Dead took a 3.50-point lead on Thursday, but it was all PatrickD's Team after that. They were led by Russell Wilson (36.8 points) and the Indianapolis Colts defense (29.32). Dalvin Cook (181 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 18 Rec Yds) and Deshaun Watson (264 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) carried the flag for Deshaun of the Dead in defeat. PatrickD's Team (2-1) will look to earn another win against The Big G 🤓, while Deshaun of the Dead (1-2) will meet Coolrunnings in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  PatrickD's Team   Deshaun of the Dead

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Jets in Week 3, the Colts defense allowed only 7 points, surrendered 260 yards, and intercepted 3 passes. In doing so, they put up 29.32 points to more-than-double their 10.93-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on PatrickD's Team this week. Next week, the Colts will go up against the Bears.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

PatrickD's Team
Points
% of total points 164.32
1
Russell Wilson
QB
36.8
23.63
22.4%
2
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
29.32
10.93
17.8%
3
Andy Isabella
WR
17.1
7.51
10.4%
4
Tyler Boyd
WR
15
9.82
9.1%
Deshaun of the Dead
Points
% of total points 141.64
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
24.4
16.34
17.2%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
18.06
19.85
12.8%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
17.28
8.63
12.2%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
16.2
14.85
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Deshaun of the Dead who claimed the lead, 110.99-59.70. For PatrickD's Team, JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 26-yard touchdown catch. Dalvin Cook had a 39-yard touchdown run for Deshaun of the Dead, while Deshaun Watson had a 28-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 29-yard touchdown pass for PatrickD's Team, contributing to a 156.92-138.19 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  PatrickD's Team   Deshaun of the Dead

StatSmack

PatrickD's Team must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (164.32) than their season average (144.09).
We heard scoring helps you win. PatrickD's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 144.09 versus Deshaun of the Dead's 136.08.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. PatrickD's Team (2-1) have a better record than Deshaun of the Dead (1-2).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. PatrickD's Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (138.02) than Deshaun of the Dead (206.36).
Once PatrickD's Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Deshaun of the Dead (1 vs 0).
PatrickD's Team see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Deshaun of the Dead (0).
PatrickD's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Deshaun of the Dead (2 vs 0).
PatrickD's Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Deshaun of the Dead (22 vs 13).
By position, PatrickD's Team have outscored Deshaun of the Dead at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
PatrickD's Team has a higher average scoring margin (14) than Deshaun of the Dead this season (-7).
The starters for PatrickD's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Deshaun of the Dead (2).
There's not much good to say about Deshaun of the Dead this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Deshaun of the Dead
Two teams with identical 1-2 records, eighth-place Deshaun of the Dead will now have a date with 13th-place Coolrunnings in Week 4. Through three weeks of action, Deshaun of the Dead have put up the seventh-most points in the league (136.08 points per game). Coolrunnings (106.58 PPG) are ranked just 13th.
PatrickD's Team
A couple of 2-1 teams will go head-to-head as PatrickD's Team take on The Big G 🤓 next in Week 4. Three weeks into the season, PatrickD's Team are ranked third in points scored, while The Big G 🤓 have scored the league's sixth-highest point total.