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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Nightmares
3-0 131.9
139.54
 
VS
proj
Rooster's
128.45 1-2
156.22

Nightmares come back to knock off Rooster's to remain unbeaten in 131.90-128.45 battle

Nightmares won their third consecutive game to open the season with a come-from-behind win over Rooster's, rallying to earn a 131.90-128.45 victory. Trailing 128.45-98.40 heading into Monday night, Nightmares roared back behind Tyreek Hill (21.2 points) and Justin Tucker (9). Aaron Rodgers (33.35 points) and Robert Woods (21.4) led the charge for Rooster's in the loss. Nightmares (3-0) will look to keep it rolling against Blue Falcons, while Rooster's (1-2) will take on FDC Chiefs in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Nightmares   Rooster's

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kupp scored 25.7 points in a 35-32 loss to the Bills to beat his 15.77-point projection. He caught 9 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Nightmares this week. Next week, Kupp will battle the Giants.
Cooper Kupp

Top Player Comparison

Nightmares
Points
% of total points 131.9
1
Drew Brees
QB
32.4
26.52
24.6%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
25.7
15.77
19.5%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
21.2
16.21
16.1%
4
David Johnson
RB
12.6
15.19
9.6%
Rooster's
Points
% of total points 128.45
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
33.35
24.84
26%
2
Robert Woods
WR
21.4
16.2
16.7%
3
Miles Sanders
RB
14.7
21.91
11.4%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
12.6
16.42
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Robert Woods had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Rooster's, helping the team to a 78.10-53.40 lead.
Sunday Late
Zane Gonzalez had a 54-yard field goal for Rooster's, contributing to a 95.10-66.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday night, but it was Rooster's who claimed the lead, 128.45-98.40. For Nightmares, Drew Brees had a 52-yard touchdown pass. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for Rooster's with a 72-yard pass and a 48-yard pass.
Monday
Tyreek Hill had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Nightmares during Monday Night Football, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Nightmares   Rooster's

StatSmack

Nightmares are on a roll, winning three in a row.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Nightmares (3-0) have a better record than Rooster's (1-2).
Nightmares don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rooster's (1 vs 0).
Nightmares are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Rooster's (1).
Nightmares are clutch masters, with more close wins than Rooster's (1 vs 0).
By position, Nightmares have outscored Rooster's at WR and K this season.
Nightmares don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, highest in the league.
Hey Rooster's, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Nightmares
Hey now Nightmares, that's what rigorous preparation and executing the game plan will do for ya! A completion percentage of 81 percent for Drew Brees this past week. Quality *and* quantity! That Packers secondary didn't know what hit 'em! In what wound up being a tight matchup, the GM of Nightmares has got to be grateful for this type of precision and attention to detail.
Rooster's
Well, Rooster's, this week's problem isn't exactly advanced calculus. Choosing to start AJ Dillon in what turned out to be a tight fantasy matchup... let's try to move forward with a full deck of cards next time.