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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Bessette’s Boys
2-1 111.9
116.19
 
VS
proj
Rookie Mistakes
99.66 1-2
116.56

Rookie Mistakes lose to Bessette’s Boys, 111.90-99.66

There's no sugarcoating it, Rookie Mistakes didn't do their job, at least compared to projections, as Bessette’s Boys came out on top with a 111.90-99.66 victory. Rookie Mistakes jumped out to a 74.36-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar showings from Deshaun Watson, who passed for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns for 21.06 points, and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, who allowed 21 points, surrendered 260 yards, and intercepted a pass (17 points). But Bessette’s Boys held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Russell Wilson (48.8 points) and Austin Ekeler (20.3). Bessette’s Boys (2-1) will look to notch another W against Audrey's Genius Team, while Rookie Mistakes (1-2) try to get back on track against Aleksandar's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Bessette’s Boys   Rookie Mistakes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 48.8 points, Wilson scored 70.6% more than his 28.61-point projection as the Seahawks beat the Cowboys 38-31. He passed for 315 yards and 5 touchdowns and ran for 22 yards to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Bessette’s Boys this week. Next week, Wilson will play the Dolphins.
Russell Wilson

Top Player Comparison

Bessette’s Boys
Points
% of total points 111.9
1
Russell Wilson
QB
48.8
28.61
43.6%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
20.3
13.58
18.1%
3
Mike Davis
RB
15.1
11.09
13.5%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
14.7
13.14
13.1%
Rookie Mistakes
Points
% of total points 99.66
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
21.06
23.45
21.1%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
17
12.6
17.1%
3
Robert Woods
WR
16.4
10.27
16.5%
4
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
13.4
13.87
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Deshaun Watson had a 28-yard touchdown pass for Rookie Mistakes, while Robert Woods had a 25-yard touchdown catch, helping Rookie Mistakes to a 75.46-1.10 lead.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 29-yard touchdown pass for Bessette’s Boys to contribute to a 109.20-86.26 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Bessette’s Boys   Rookie Mistakes

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Bessette’s Boys scored less in this one (111.9) than their season average of 126.32.
We heard scoring helps you win. Bessette’s Boys are doing a better job of that, averaging 126.32 versus Rookie Mistakes's 107.24.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Bessette’s Boys (2-1) have a better record than Rookie Mistakes (1-2).
Once Bessette’s Boys put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rookie Mistakes (1 vs 0).
Bessette’s Boys are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Rookie Mistakes (1).
Bessette’s Boys don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Rookie Mistakes (0 vs 1).
Bessette’s Boys should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Rookie Mistakes (2 vs 0).
Bessette’s Boys have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Rookie Mistakes (14 vs 11).
By position, Bessette’s Boys have outscored Rookie Mistakes at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Bessette’s Boys don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 24 points, highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about Rookie Mistakes this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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