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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
ND IRISH
3-0 218.8
167.34
 
VS
proj
DA nigga
171.4 1-2
171

ND IRISH beat DA nigga to remain undefeated, 218.8-171.4

ND IRISH won their third straight game to open the season with a hard-fought win over DA nigga, securing a 218.8-171.4 victory. ND IRISH never trailed in this one after taking a 41.1-point lead on Thursday behind James Robinson (30.9 points) and Gardner Minshew II (10.2). Russell Wilson (46.8 points) and the New England Patriots defense (19.8) did everything they could for DA nigga in the loss. ND IRISH (3-0) will look to keep it rolling against TheGoat50, while DA nigga (1-2) try to get back on track against Poppin yo cheeks.

Matchup Timeline

  ND IRISH   DA nigga

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 31-13 loss to the Dolphins, Robinson scored 30.9 points to more-than-double his 13.96-point projection. He racked up 129 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on ND IRISH this week. Next week, Robinson will go up against the Bengals.
James Robinson

Top Player Comparison

ND IRISH
Points
% of total points 218.8
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
44.7
23.4
20.4%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
37
16.75
16.9%
3
James Robinson
RB
30.9
13.96
14.1%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
23.7
20.38
10.8%
DA nigga
Points
% of total points 171.4
1
Russell Wilson
QB
46.8
28.01
27.3%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
19.8
24.6
11.6%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
16.6
18.03
9.7%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
16.3
15.77
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 26-yard touchdown catch for DA nigga, who trailed 59.8-51.3 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which ND IRISH boasted a 158.1-140.1 lead. For ND IRISH, Tyler Lockett had a 43-yard touchdown catch. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for DA nigga with a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 29-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Alvin Kamara had a 52-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard run for ND IRISH, while Mason Crosby had a 52-yard field goal to contribute to a 218.8-156.7 lead for ND IRISH.

Points By Position

  ND IRISH   DA nigga

StatSmack

ND IRISH must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (218.8) than their season average (193.24).
ND IRISH are looking unstoppable, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. ND IRISH are doing a better job of that, averaging 193.24 versus DA nigga's 180.66.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" ND IRISH (3-0) have a better record than DA nigga (1-2).
ND IRISH don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than DA nigga (2 vs 0).
ND IRISH don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than DA nigga (0 vs 1).
ND IRISH should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than DA nigga (3 vs 2).
ND IRISH have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than DA nigga (20 vs 11).
By position, ND IRISH have outscored DA nigga at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
ND IRISH don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 45 points, highest in the league.
The starters for ND IRISH had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for DA nigga (3).
Don't worry DA nigga, 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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