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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
I Love Big TDs
2-1 223.27
201.33
 
VS
proj
Playboys
208.38 1-2
198.65

I Love Big TDs beat expectations, knock off Playboys, 223.27-208.38

I Love Big TDs showed up, securing a 223.27-208.38 victory over Playboys. I Love Big TDs never trailed in this one after earning a 6.57-point lead on Thursday behind Josh Allen. Drew Brees (288 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Nick Chubb (108 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) carried the flag for Playboys in the loss. I Love Big TDs improve to 2-1 on the season, while Playboys fall to 1-2.

Matchup Timeline

  I Love Big TDs   Playboys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Williams more-than-doubled his 3.64-point projection with 8.07 points against the 49ers in Week 3. He made 5 tackles and recorded a sack in the 36-9 loss. Williams ranks #1 among fantasy DEs this season and will face the Rams next week.
Leonard Williams

Top Player Comparison

I Love Big TDs
Points
% of total points 223.27
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
24.92
17.22
11.2%
2
James Conner
RB
22.94
15.71
10.3%
3
Michael Gallup
WR
22.86
11.5
10.2%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
18.75
13.78
8.4%
Playboys
Points
% of total points 208.38
1
Drew Brees
QB
23.52
19.84
11.3%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
23.51
15.62
11.3%
3
Allen Robinson II
WR
23.4
13.71
11.2%
4
Mike Hilton
CB
14.01
4.8
6.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was I Love Big TDs who claimed the lead, 141.87-122.83. For I Love Big TDs, Dalvin Cook had a 39-yard touchdown run. Nick Chubb had a 20-yard touchdown run for Playboys, while Allen Robinson II had a 37-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Michael Gallup had a 43-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch for I Love Big TDs, contributing to a 196.02-161.68 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Drew Brees had a 52-yard touchdown pass for Playboys, who trailed 196.02-190.41 after the Sunday night game.
Monday
Tyreek Hill had a 20-yard touchdown catch for I Love Big TDs during Monday Night Football, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  I Love Big TDs   Playboys

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. I Love Big TDs scored more in this one (223.27) than their season average (191.89).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. I Love Big TDs (2-1) have a better record than Playboys (1-2).
Even the computers think I Love Big TDs have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (205.58) than Playboys (184.24).
I Love Big TDs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Playboys (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Playboys - they’ve made more transactions (4) than I Love Big TDs (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, I Love Big TDs have outscored Playboys at QB and WR this season.
Hey Playboys, 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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