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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Sierra Nevada Giants
3-0 170.41
158.05
 
VS
proj
Footsteps Falco
170.3 2-1
154.42

Sierra Nevada Giants knock off Footsteps Falco to remain perfect in 170.41-170.30 battle

Sierra Nevada Giants won their third matchup in a row to open the season with a narrow win over Footsteps Falco, narrowly earning a 170.41-170.30 victory. Footsteps Falco had a chance to come from behind on Sunday night, but they fell short. Sierra Nevada Giants led 161.78-142.40 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 26.9 points from Allen Lazard on Sunday night for Footsteps Falco. James Robinson (36.4 points) and the Indianapolis Colts defense (32) won the week for Sierra Nevada Giants in the victory. Sierra Nevada Giants (3-0) will look to rack up another win against Suck My Johnson, while Footsteps Falco (2-1) will attempt to right the ship against Sturgeon Bulldogs.

Matchup Timeline

  Sierra Nevada Giants   Footsteps Falco

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Jets in Week 3, the Colts defense allowed only 7 points, surrendered 260 yards, and intercepted 3 passes. In doing so, they put up 32 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Sierra Nevada Giants this week. In Week 4, the Colts will face the Bears.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

Sierra Nevada Giants
Points
% of total points 170.41
1
James Robinson
RB
36.4
21.86
21.4%
2
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
32
12.71
18.8%
3
Philip Rivers
QB
29.68
42.07
17.4%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
25.7
15.83
15.1%
Footsteps Falco
Points
% of total points 170.3
1
Gardner Minshew II
QB
40.7
43.12
23.9%
2
James Conner
RB
33.9
25.31
19.9%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
30.2
16.22
17.7%
4
Allen Lazard
WR
26.9
11.29
15.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Philip Rivers had a 45-yard pass for Sierra Nevada Giants, helping the team to a 161.78-142.40 lead.
Sunday Night
Allen Lazard had a 72-yard catch and a 48-yard catch for Footsteps Falco, who trailed 170.41-170.30 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Sierra Nevada Giants   Footsteps Falco

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Sierra Nevada Giants scored more in this one (170.41) than their season average (155.94).
Sierra Nevada Giants are looking unstoppable, winning three in a row.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Sierra Nevada Giants (3-0) have a better record than Footsteps Falco (2-1).
You can't win if you don't play. Sierra Nevada Giants has left fewer points on the bench this season (196.87) than Footsteps Falco (345.75).
Sierra Nevada Giants don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Footsteps Falco (1 vs 0).
Sierra Nevada Giants see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Footsteps Falco (0).
Sierra Nevada Giants are clutch masters, with more close wins than Footsteps Falco (2 vs 1).
Sierra Nevada Giants should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Footsteps Falco (3 vs 1).
By position, Sierra Nevada Giants have outscored Footsteps Falco at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Sierra Nevada Giants has a higher average scoring margin (20) than Footsteps Falco this season (13).
Hey Footsteps Falco, 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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