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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Butt Ruckers
2-1 128.7
140.3
 
VS
proj
Michael's Misfits
123.42 0-3
126.7

Butt Ruckers hand Michael's Misfits third consecutive loss, 128.70-123.42

Butt Ruckers secured a 128.70-123.42 victory to hand Michael's Misfits their third straight loss to open the season. Michael's Misfits nabbed a 7.50-point lead on Thursday, but Butt Ruckers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kirk Cousins (27.44 points) and Derrick Henry (25). Tom Brady (29.88 points) and Nick Chubb (23) carried the flag for Michael's Misfits in the loss. Butt Ruckers (2-1) will look to sustain their momentum against Mayfields, while Michael's Misfits (0-3) will take on TX4vida in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Butt Ruckers   Michael's Misfits

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 9 tackles against the Seahawks, Diggs put up 11 points this week. He more-than-quadrupled his 2.3-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Diggs ranks #1 among fantasy CBs this season and will face the Browns next week.
Trevon Diggs

Top Player Comparison

Butt Ruckers
Points
% of total points 128.7
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
27.44
20.14
21.3%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
25
16.37
19.4%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
11.7
12.81
9.1%
4
Trevon Diggs
CB
11
2.3
8.5%
Michael's Misfits
Points
% of total points 123.42
1
Tom Brady
QB
29.88
21.61
24.2%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
23
14.57
18.6%
3
Baker Mayfield
QB
18.34
21.85
14.9%
4
Jerick McKinnon
RB
13.7
10.82
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Butt Ruckers owned a 92.10-77.44 lead. Kirk Cousins had a 71-yard touchdown pass for Butt Ruckers, while Calvin Ridley had a 63-yard catch. Nick Chubb made the highlight reel for Michael's Misfits with a 20-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Tom Brady had a 47-yard pass for Michael's Misfits, who trailed 117.70-113.32 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Butt Ruckers   Michael's Misfits

StatSmack

Butt Ruckers must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (128.7) than their season average (115.79).
Michael's Misfits would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last three matchups.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Butt Ruckers (2-1) have a better record than Michael's Misfits (0-3).
Even the computers think Butt Ruckers have better players. Their projected average points is higher (136.93) than Michael's Misfits (125.83).
Once Butt Ruckers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Michael's Misfits (1 vs 0).
By position, Butt Ruckers have outscored Michael's Misfits at WR and K this season.
Butt Ruckers has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Michael's Misfits this season (-15).
Hey Michael's Misfits, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Michael's Misfits
Up ahead next week, Michael's Misfits (0-3, 15th-place) will take on TX4vida (2-1, eighth-place). Michael's Misfits are ranked 11th in scoring through three weeks (119.03 points per game), while TX4vida own the league's 10th-highest point total.
Butt Ruckers
In a matchup that'll feature teams separated by just a game in the standings, Butt Ruckers (2-1) will square off against Mayfields (1-2) in Week 4. With three matchups now in the books, Butt Ruckers are ranked 14th in points scored, while Mayfields have scored the league's 15th-highest point total.