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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Desert Eagles
2-1 114
103.34
 
VS
proj
So Solid Spoilers
86 2-1
102.43

Desert Eagles top projections, earn win over So Solid Spoilers in 114-86 rout

Desert Eagles rose to the occasion, cruising to a 114-86 victory over So Solid Spoilers, who fell short of projections. It didn't take long to learn who would be the frontrunner in this one, as Desert Eagles jumped out to a 26-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive showings from Allen Robinson II and the New England Patriots defense. Robinson II caught 10 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown for 18 points, while the Patriots defense allowed 20 points, surrendered 375 yards, and forced 3 fumbles (18 points). Dak Prescott (472 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 26 Rush Yds) and Keenan Allen (13 Rec, 132 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for So Solid Spoilers in defeat. Desert Eagles (2-1) will look to add to their success against BelgradePatriots, while So Solid Spoilers (2-1) will take on Fools and Horses in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Desert Eagles   So Solid Spoilers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 20 points, surrendering 375 yards, and forcing 3 fumbles against the Raiders, the Patriots defense put up 18 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 8.97-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. The Patriots defense ranks #3 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Desert Eagles
Points
% of total points 114
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
30
16.8
26.3%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
18
10
15.8%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
18
8.97
15.8%
4
Matt Ryan
QB
13
21.12
11.4%
So Solid Spoilers
Points
% of total points 86
1
Dak Prescott
QB
32
25.34
37.2%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
17
9.39
19.8%
3
Miles Sanders
RB
10
14.86
11.6%
4
Chris Boswell
K
8
8.33
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Allen Robinson II had a 37-yard touchdown catch for Desert Eagles, while Matt Ryan had a 63-yard pass, contributing to a 55-29 lead for Desert Eagles.
Sunday Late
Dak Prescott had a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard touchdown pass for So Solid Spoilers during the late slate, after which the teams were tied, 84-84.
Sunday Night
Alvin Kamara had a 52-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard run for Desert Eagles, helping the team to a 114-86 lead.

Points By Position

  Desert Eagles   So Solid Spoilers

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Desert Eagles are doing a better job of that, averaging 112 versus So Solid Spoilers's 93.33.
You can't win if you don't play. Desert Eagles has left fewer points on the bench this season (108) than So Solid Spoilers (135).
Desert Eagles don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than So Solid Spoilers (1 vs 0).
Desert Eagles have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than So Solid Spoilers (13 vs 9).
By position, Desert Eagles have outscored So Solid Spoilers at RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Desert Eagles has a higher average scoring margin (11) than So Solid Spoilers this season (-4).
Don't worry So Solid Spoilers, 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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