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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Ridgemont Wolves
2-1 180.38
151.3
 
VS
proj
Insanity
130.66 1-2
143.18

Ridgemont Wolves knock off Insanity in 180.38-130.66 rout

Ridgemont Wolves showed up, cruising to a 180.38-130.66 victory over Insanity, who fell short of projections. Insanity pulled out to an 11.66-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Ridgemont Wolves after that. They were led by Tom Brady (51.38 points) and Nick Chubb (33.5). Deshaun Watson (36.56 points) and Jerick McKinnon (23.7) led the way for Insanity in the loss. Ridgemont Wolves (2-1) will look to maintain their momentum against NMSaints, while Insanity (1-2) will face off against San Diego Crush in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Ridgemont Wolves   Insanity

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Patriots in Week 3, Renfrow caught 6 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 20.4 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Ridgemont Wolves this week. In Week 4, Renfrow and the Raiders will go up against the Bills.
Hunter Renfrow

Top Player Comparison

Ridgemont Wolves
Points
% of total points 180.38
1
Tom Brady
QB
51.38
41.75
28.5%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
33.5
25.32
18.6%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
24.6
26.33
13.6%
4
Hunter Renfrow
WR
20.4
8.18
11.3%
Insanity
Points
% of total points 130.66
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
36.56
43.45
28%
2
Jerick McKinnon
RB
23.7
20.89
18.1%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
19
16.63
14.5%
4
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
18
9.11
13.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Insanity who grabbed the lead, 86.36-74.70. For Ridgemont Wolves, Nick Chubb had a 20-yard touchdown run. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for Insanity with a 28-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Ridgemont Wolves boasted a 141.08-126.56 lead. For Ridgemont Wolves, Tom Brady had a 47-yard pass. DK Metcalf had a 29-yard touchdown catch for Insanity, while Zane Gonzalez had a 54-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Ridgemont Wolves   Insanity

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Ridgemont Wolves scored more points in this matchup (180.38) than their season average (169.34).
We heard scoring helps you win. Insanity need some help then, averaging just 142.86 versus Ridgemont Wolves's 169.34.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Ridgemont Wolves (2-1) have a better record than Insanity (1-2).
Even the machines think Ridgemont Wolves have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (156.05) than Insanity (145.86).
Ridgemont Wolves don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Insanity (2 vs 0).
Ridgemont Wolves should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Insanity (2 vs 1).
By position, Ridgemont Wolves have outscored Insanity at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
Ridgemont Wolves don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 32 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Insanity, 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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