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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
LIONPWR
2-1 258.25
210.69
 
VS
proj
Doc's Devils
212.8 2-1
219.1

LIONPWR smirk at predictions, knock off Doc's Devils, 258.25-212.80

LIONPWR rose to the occasion and outperformed expectations, securing a 258.25-212.80 victory over Doc's Devils, who fell short of projections. LIONPWR never trailed in this one after taking a 29.20-point lead on Thursday behind James Robinson (30.9 points) and Jason Sanders (7). Tyler Lockett (9 Rec, 100 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) and Kyler Murray (270 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 29 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) did everything they could for Doc's Devils in the loss. LIONPWR (2-1) will look to keep it rolling against HTTR!, while Doc's Devils (2-1) face The Overkiller's in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  LIONPWR   Doc's Devils

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Robinson (46 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 83 Rec Yds) scored 30.9 points in a 31-13 lost to the Dolphins in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 13.96-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Robinson ranks #22 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bengals next week.
James Robinson

Top Player Comparison

LIONPWR
Points
% of total points 258.25
1
Tom Brady
QB
31.85
23.99
12.3%
2
Drew Brees
QB
31.4
26.64
12.2%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
31.3
17.18
12.1%
4
James Robinson
RB
30.9
13.96
12%
Doc's Devils
Points
% of total points 212.8
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
37
18.15
17.4%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
31.4
30.64
14.8%
3
Allen Robinson II
WR
28.3
16.54
13.3%
4
Matthew Stafford
QB
25.2
24.42
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was LIONPWR who emerged with the lead, 94.90-62.00. For LIONPWR, Robert Woods had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Allen Robinson II made the highlight reel for Doc's Devils with a 37-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Sunday afternoon, after which LIONPWR boasted a 201.25-194.40 lead. For LIONPWR, Tom Brady had a 47-yard pass. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for Doc's Devils with a 43-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Drew Brees had a 52-yard touchdown pass for LIONPWR, contributing to a 249.25-194.40 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  LIONPWR   Doc's Devils

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. LIONPWR scored more points in this matchup (258.25) than their season average (232.25).
We heard scoring helps you win. LIONPWR are doing a better job of that, averaging 232.25 versus Doc's Devils's 209.7.
You can't win if you don't play. Doc's Devils has left more points on the bench this season (187.55) than LIONPWR (158.9).
LIONPWR should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Doc's Devils (2 vs 1).
By position, LIONPWR have outscored Doc's Devils at RB and DEF this season.
LIONPWR don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 27 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for LIONPWR had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Doc's Devils (2).
There's not much good to say about Doc's Devils this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

LIONPWR
Yo, LIONPWR, you put the rest of the league on notice with this performance. In addition to a 45.45-point victory, you also jumped up a staggering three spots in the league standings!
Doc's Devils
The problem this week is pretty easy to spot, Doc's Devils. Choosing to start John Brown in a fantasy matchup where your opposition tallied over 258 points... let's attempt to play with a full deck of cards next time?