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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
GreatPlainsDrifters
3-0 142.55
150.57
 
VS
proj
Dirty Dogs
140.55 1-2
155.04

GreatPlainsDrifters beat Dirty Dogs to remain unbeaten in 142.55-140.55 battle

GreatPlainsDrifters won their third game in a row to open the season with a tight win over Dirty Dogs, narrowly earning a 142.55-140.55 victory. Dirty Dogs had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. GreatPlainsDrifters led 124.85-122.15 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 18.4 points from Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Monday night for Dirty Dogs. GreatPlainsDrifters were led by Josh Allen (42.35 points) and Michael Gallup (25.8). GreatPlainsDrifters (3-0) will look to maintain their momentum against Enforcers, while Dirty Dogs (1-2) will try to right the ship against Havoc.

Matchup Timeline

  GreatPlainsDrifters   Dirty Dogs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense more-than-doubled their 7.38-point projection with 15 points against the Raiders in Week 3. They allowed 20 points, surrendered 375 yards, and forced 3 fumbles in the 36-20 win. 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

GreatPlainsDrifters
Points
% of total points 142.55
1
Josh Allen
QB
42.35
27.16
29.7%
2
Michael Gallup
WR
25.8
13.88
18.1%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
15
7.38
10.5%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
14.7
17.29
10.3%
Dirty Dogs
Points
% of total points 140.55
1
Kyler Murray
QB
28.4
30.16
20.2%
2
Tyler Boyd
WR
22.5
13.48
16%
3
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
18.4
17.82
13.1%
4
Calvin Ridley
WR
16.7
19.6
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Calvin Ridley had a 63-yard catch for Dirty Dogs, contributing to a 72.05-70.65 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Michael Gallup had a 43-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch for GreatPlainsDrifters, helping the team to a 124.85-122.15 lead.

Points By Position

  GreatPlainsDrifters   Dirty Dogs

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. GreatPlainsDrifters scored less in this one (142.55) than their season average of 161.8.
GreatPlainsDrifters are looking unstoppable, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. GreatPlainsDrifters are doing a better job of that, averaging 161.8 versus Dirty Dogs's 150.08.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. GreatPlainsDrifters (3-0) have a better record than Dirty Dogs (1-2).
GreatPlainsDrifters have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Dirty Dogs (2 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Dirty Dogs - they’ve made more transactions (2) than GreatPlainsDrifters (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, GreatPlainsDrifters have outscored Dirty Dogs at QB, TE, and DEF this season.
GreatPlainsDrifters has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Dirty Dogs this season (2).
The starters for GreatPlainsDrifters had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Dirty Dogs (1).
Don't worry Dirty Dogs, 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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