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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
FDC Chiefs
1-2 171.6
149.74
 
VS
proj
Orange bloods
144.1 0-3
150.64

FDC Chiefs hand Orange bloods third consecutive loss in 171.6-144.1 rout

FDC Chiefs rolled to a 171.6-144.1 victory to hand Orange bloods their third consecutive loss to open the season. There wasn't much drama in this matchup, as FDC Chiefs leapt out to a 40.4-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from James Robinson (30.9 points) and Keelan Cole (9.5). Austin Ekeler (31.3 points) and Justin Herbert (20) carried the flag for Orange bloods in defeat. FDC Chiefs (1-2) will look to maintain their momentum against Rooster's, while Orange bloods (0-3) face Team Tadlock in an effort to get their first W.

Matchup Timeline

  FDC Chiefs   Orange bloods

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Robinson (46 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 83 Rec Yds) scored 30.9 points in a 31-13 lost to the Dolphins in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 13.96-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Robinson ranks #22 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bengals next week.
James Robinson

Top Player Comparison

FDC Chiefs
Points
% of total points 171.6
1
James Robinson
RB
30.9
13.96
18%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
30.2
16.15
17.6%
3
Joe Burrow
QB
27.5
23.01
16%
4
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
18
8.64
10.5%
Orange bloods
Points
% of total points 144.1
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
31.3
17.24
21.7%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
20
22
13.9%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
16.3
15.77
11.3%
4
Devin Singletary
RB
16.1
16.34
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, FDC Chiefs emerged with an 89.3-67.0 lead. For FDC Chiefs, Joe Burrow had a 42-yard pass. JuJu Smith-Schuster made the highlight reel for Orange bloods with a 26-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Scotty Miller had a 47-yard catch for Orange bloods, who trailed 171.6-140.1 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  FDC Chiefs   Orange bloods

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. FDC Chiefs scored more points in this one (171.6) than their season average (141.23).
Orange bloods are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. FDC Chiefs are doing a better job of that, averaging 141.23 versus Orange bloods's 131.9.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" FDC Chiefs (1-2) have a better record than Orange bloods (0-3).
You can't win if you don't play. Orange bloods has left more points on the bench this season (258.75) than FDC Chiefs (202.2).
Once FDC Chiefs put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Orange bloods (1 vs 0).
FDC Chiefs are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Orange bloods (2).
FDC Chiefs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Orange bloods (1 vs 0).
FDC Chiefs have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Orange bloods (15 vs 9).
By position, FDC Chiefs have outscored Orange bloods at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Hey Orange bloods, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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