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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Springfield Spartans
2-1 223.5
217.88
 
VS
proj
Aidan's Amazing Team
132.18 1-2
146.75

Unable to overcome multiple busts, Aidan's Amazing Team fall to Springfield Spartans in 223.50-132.18 rout

Impeded by multiple starters who put up goose eggs (A.J. Brown, Davante Adams, Michael Thomas, and Derwin James Jr.), Aidan's Amazing Team were unable to overcome Springfield Spartans, which cruised to a 223.50-132.18 win. Aidan's Amazing Team nabbed a 22.48-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Springfield Spartans after that. They were led by Russell Wilson (315 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs, 22 Rush Yds) and Tyler Lockett (9 Rec, 100 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs). Carson Wentz (23.5 points) and Allen Robinson II (23.3) carried the flag for Aidan's Amazing Team in the loss. Springfield Spartans (2-1) will look to sustain their momentum against Matt's Team, while Aidan's Amazing Team (1-2) try to right the ship against action jackson.

Matchup Timeline

  Springfield Spartans   Aidan's Amazing Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Lockett scored 32.5 points in a 38-31 win over the Cowboys to more-than-double his 14.01-point projection. He caught 9 passes for 100 yards and 3 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Springfield Spartans this week. Lockett will go up against the Dolphins in Week 4.
Tyler Lockett

Top Player Comparison

Springfield Spartans
Points
% of total points 223.5
1
Russell Wilson
QB
36.8
23.63
16.5%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
32.5
14.01
14.5%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
24.9
17.19
11.1%
4
Kyler Murray
QB
24.7
24.41
11.1%
Aidan's Amazing Team
Points
% of total points 132.18
1
Carson Wentz
QB
23.5
19.14
17.8%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
23.3
13.66
17.6%
3
Joe Burrow
QB
20.38
18.54
15.4%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
15.6
16.26
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Aidan's Amazing Team emerged with an 82.88-60.40 lead. For Springfield Spartans, Dalvin Cook had a 39-yard touchdown run. Carson Wentz had a 29-yard touchdown pass for Aidan's Amazing Team, while Allen Robinson II had a 37-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson teamed up with Tyler Lockett for a 43-yard touchdown pass for Springfield Spartans. Wilson also lit up the scoreboard with a 29-yard touchdown pass, contributing to a 189.90-105.58 lead for Springfield Spartans.

Points By Position

  Springfield Spartans   Aidan's Amazing Team

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Springfield Spartans are doing a better job of that, averaging 218.15 versus Aidan's Amazing Team's 170.97.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Springfield Spartans (2-1) have a better record than Aidan's Amazing Team (1-2).
Even the machines think Springfield Spartans have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (215.98) than Aidan's Amazing Team (160.3).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Springfield Spartans has left fewer points on the bench this season (201.36) than Aidan's Amazing Team (236.8).
Springfield Spartans don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Aidan's Amazing Team (1 vs 0).
Springfield Spartans have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Aidan's Amazing Team (23 vs 19).
By position, Springfield Spartans have outscored Aidan's Amazing Team at QB, RB, WR, K, and IDP this season.
Springfield Spartans has a higher average scoring margin (38) than Aidan's Amazing Team this season (-29).
The starters for Springfield Spartans had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Aidan's Amazing Team (3).
Don't worry Aidan's Amazing Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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