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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Dmitry's Team
3-0 132.64
106.83
 
VS
proj
Snake Eyes pick 2
103.28 0-3
120.82

Dmitry's Team defeat Snake Eyes pick 2 to remain perfect in 132.64-103.28 rout

Dmitry's Team won their third matchup in a row to open the season with an easy win over Snake Eyes pick 2, cruising to a 132.64-103.28 victory. Snake Eyes pick 2 pulled out to a 9.40-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Dmitry's Team after that. They were led by Josh Allen (32.24 points) and Austin Ekeler (25.8). Nick Chubb (108 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Tyreek Hill (25 Rush Yds, 77 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Snake Eyes pick 2 in defeat. Dmitry's Team (3-0) will look to sustain their winning ways against michael's Team, while Snake Eyes pick 2 (0-3) will take on Jay's Awesome Team in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Dmitry's Team   Snake Eyes pick 2

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 20 points, surrendering 375 yards, and forcing 3 fumbles against the Raiders, the Patriots defense recorded 15 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 7.38-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. 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

Dmitry's Team
Points
% of total points 132.64
1
Josh Allen
QB
32.24
22.25
24.3%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
25.8
15.31
19.5%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
21.2
12.89
16%
4
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
15
7.38
11.3%
Snake Eyes pick 2
Points
% of total points 103.28
1
Nick Chubb
RB
23.5
15.58
22.8%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
18.7
13.73
18.1%
3
Lamar Jackson
QB
14.18
26.17
13.7%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
10.8
13.31
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Nick Chubb had a 20-yard touchdown run for Snake Eyes pick 2, who trailed 93.84-54.10 after the early action.
Monday
Tyreek Hill had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Snake Eyes pick 2.

Points By Position

  Dmitry's Team   Snake Eyes pick 2

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Dmitry's Team scored fewer points in this one (132.64) than their season average of 142.84.
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Snake Eyes pick 2 have lost their last three matchups, while Dmitry's Team have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Dmitry's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 142.84 versus Snake Eyes pick 2's 115.25.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Dmitry's Team (3-0) have a better record than Snake Eyes pick 2 (0-3).
Dmitry's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Snake Eyes pick 2 (3 vs 0).
Dmitry's Team laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Snake Eyes pick 2 (0).
Dmitry's Team are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Snake Eyes pick 2 (0 vs 1).
Dmitry's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Snake Eyes pick 2 (3 vs 1).
Dmitry's Team have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Snake Eyes pick 2 (15 vs 10).
Snake Eyes pick 2 have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Dmitry's Team (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Dmitry's Team have outscored Snake Eyes pick 2 at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Dmitry's Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 38 points, highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about Snake Eyes pick 2 this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Snake Eyes pick 2
Two teams with identical 0-3 records, ninth-place Snake Eyes pick 2 will now have a date with last-place Jay's Awesome Team in Week 4. After three weeks of action, Snake Eyes pick 2 (115.25 points per game) have averaged a dozen more points per contest than Jay's Awesome Team (102.85 PPG).
Dmitry's Team
In a matchup that'll showcase the league's two top-scoring teams, Dmitry's Team (3-0) face michael's Team (2-1) in Week 4.