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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Rebel Alliance
3-0 152.35
162.1
 
VS
proj
SAWTOOTHS
126.5 1-2
150.88

Rebel Alliance top SAWTOOTHS to remain undefeated in 152.35-126.50 rout

Rebel Alliance won their third consecutive matchup to open the season with a dominant win over SAWTOOTHS, cruising to a 152.35-126.50 victory. SAWTOOTHS grabbed a 23.55-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Rebel Alliance after that. They were led by Kyler Murray, who passed for 270 yards , ran for 29 yards and scored 3 touchdowns for 28.4 points, and Nick Chubb, who ran for 108 yards and 2 touchdowns (24 points). Stephen Gostkowski (25 points) and Jeff Wilson Jr. (21.9) led the way for SAWTOOTHS in the loss. Rebel Alliance (3-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against Vultures, while SAWTOOTHS (1-2) will meet Negligent Discharges in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Rebel Alliance   SAWTOOTHS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Chubb scored 44.4% more than his 16.62-point projection with 24 points against the Football Team in Week 3. He ran for 108 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 34-20 win. Chubb ranks #26 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
Nick Chubb

Top Player Comparison

Rebel Alliance
Points
% of total points 152.35
1
Kyler Murray
QB
28.4
30.16
18.6%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
24
16.62
15.8%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
23.7
20.38
15.6%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
17.6
16.81
11.6%
SAWTOOTHS
Points
% of total points 126.5
1
Stephen Gostkowski
K
25
8.42
19.8%
2
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB
21.9
6.98
17.3%
3
Devin Singletary
RB
16.1
16.34
12.7%
4
Cam Newton
QB
14.8
27.8
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, SAWTOOTHS had a 78.70-55.15 lead. For Rebel Alliance, Nick Chubb had a 20-yard touchdown run. Stephen Gostkowski made the highlight reel for SAWTOOTHS with a 55-yard field goal and a 54-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Rebel Alliance   SAWTOOTHS

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Rebel Alliance scored less in this one (152.35) than their season average of 160.38.
Rebel Alliance are looking unstoppable, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Rebel Alliance are doing a better job of that, averaging 160.38 versus SAWTOOTHS's 147.03.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Rebel Alliance (3-0) have a better record than SAWTOOTHS (1-2).
Rebel Alliance don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than SAWTOOTHS (2 vs 1).
Rebel Alliance should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than SAWTOOTHS (2 vs 1).
Rebel Alliance have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than SAWTOOTHS (18 vs 13).
SAWTOOTHS have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Rebel Alliance (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Rebel Alliance have outscored SAWTOOTHS at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
Rebel Alliance has a higher average scoring margin (21) than SAWTOOTHS this season (3).
Hey SAWTOOTHS, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

SAWTOOTHS
The road ahead gets no easier for eighth-place SAWTOOTHS, as they next have the distinct privilege of facing undefeated Negligent Discharges in Week 4. SAWTOOTHS are ranked seventh in scoring after three weeks (147.03 points per game), while Negligent Discharges own the league's third-highest point total.
Rebel Alliance
Rebel Alliance (3-0) will go up against Vultures (1-2) in Week 4. Through three weeks of action, Rebel Alliance have put up the fourth-most points in the league while Vultures (and their 116.82 points per game) are ranked last.