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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Springfield Atoms
2-1 89
105.81
 
VS
proj
Dak to the Future
71 1-2
91.41

Springfield Atoms come up short of predictions, find way to beat Dak to the Future, 89-71

Both teams failed to bring their A game, coming up short of their projected point totals, but Springfield Atoms did enough to get the best of Dak to the Future, securing an 89-71 victory. Springfield Atoms jumped out to a 25-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar efforts from Carson Wentz (225 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 65 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Derrick Henry (24) and never looked back. Ryan Tannehill (321 Pass Yds) and DeAndre Hopkins (10 Rec, 137 Rec Yds) did their part for Dak to the Future in the loss. Springfield Atoms (2-1) will look to keep it rolling against Throw up the X, while Dak to the Future (1-2) attempt to right the ship against Melonville LaRues.

Matchup Timeline

  Springfield Atoms   Dak to the Future

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 34 points, surrendering 517 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Chiefs, the Ravens defense tallied 8 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 3.75-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. The Ravens defense ranks #74 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Football Team next week.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Springfield Atoms
Points
% of total points 89
1
Carson Wentz
QB
25
24.44
28.1%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
24
15.45
27%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
12
10.12
13.5%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
8
3.75
9%
Dak to the Future
Points
% of total points 71
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
14
23.8
19.7%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
13
12.39
18.3%
3
Jerick McKinnon
RB
12
9.28
16.9%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
11
14.28
15.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Springfield Atoms boasted a 59-34 lead. For Springfield Atoms, Carson Wentz had a 29-yard touchdown pass. Ryan Tannehill made the highlight reel for Dak to the Future with a 61-yard pass and a 44-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Springfield Atoms   Dak to the Future

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Springfield Atoms scored less in this one (89) than their season average of 98.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Springfield Atoms (2-1) have a better record than Dak to the Future (1-2).
Even the machines think Springfield Atoms have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (104.12) than Dak to the Future (96.17).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Springfield Atoms has left fewer points on the bench this season (118) than Dak to the Future (126).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Dak to the Future - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Springfield Atoms (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Springfield Atoms have outscored Dak to the Future at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about Dak to the Future this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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