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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Gator Nation
2-1 280.9
213.04
 
VS
proj
Matt's Team
165.88 2-1
172.77

Gator Nation earn win against Matt's Team in 280.90-165.88 rout

Gator Nation rose to the occasion, rolling to a 280.90-165.88 victory over Matt's Team, who fell short of projections. Gator Nation took a 7.00-point lead on Thursday behind Joe Schobert and never let it go. Patrick Mahomes (385 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 26 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Tom Brady (297 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) carried the flag for Matt's Team in the loss. Gator Nation (2-1) will look to get another win against Gerdi's Team, while Matt's Team (2-1) face Springfield Spartans in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Gator Nation   Matt's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Crosby scored 16 points against the Saints in Week 3 to more-than-double his 7.68-point projection. He made all 3 of his FG attempts to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Gator Nation this week. Crosby will battle the Falcons in Week 4.
Mason Crosby

Top Player Comparison

Gator Nation
Points
% of total points 280.9
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
38.2
20.35
13.6%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
29.48
22.43
10.5%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
26
17.43
9.3%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
24.52
18.91
8.7%
Matt's Team
Points
% of total points 165.88
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
40
23.25
24.1%
2
Tom Brady
QB
23.88
17.99
14.4%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
23.5
15.59
14.2%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
14.8
19.11
8.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Gator Nation had a 96.50-40.80 lead. For Gator Nation, Robert Woods had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Nick Chubb made the highlight reel for Matt's Team with a 20-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Gator Nation who owned the lead, 190.48-122.88. Dak Prescott found Michael Gallup for a 43-yard touchdown pass for Gator Nation. Prescott also lit up the scoreboard with a 42-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard touchdown pass, while Gallup added a 52-yard catch. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for Matt's Team with a 47-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Alvin Kamara had a 52-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard run for Gator Nation, while Aaron Rodgers had a 72-yard pass and a 48-yard pass, helping Gator Nation to a 269.20-122.88 lead.
Monday
Patrick Mahomes had a 49-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Matt's Team.

Points By Position

  Gator Nation   Matt's Team

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Gator Nation scored more points in this one (280.9) than their season average (225.79).
We heard scoring helps you win. Matt's Team need some help then, averaging just 178.88 versus Gator Nation's 225.79.
Even the computers think Gator Nation have better players. Their projected average points is higher (208.31) than Matt's Team (172.71).
Gator Nation don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Matt's Team (1 vs 0).
By position, Gator Nation have outscored Matt's Team at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Gator Nation has a higher average scoring margin (40) than Matt's Team this season (-30).
The starters for Gator Nation had more big plays in their NFL games this week (12) than the starters for Matt's Team (4).
There's not much good to say about Matt's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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