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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
The A Team
2-1 95
110.85
 
VS
proj
Metropolitans
69.52 0-3
73.8

Offensively challenged The A Team knock off Metropolitans, 95.00-69.52

With the 10th-ranked point total in the league for the week, The A Team were lucky to earn a victory against a team that had an even worse week, securing a 95.00-69.52 victory over Metropolitans. Metropolitans nabbed a 6.90-point lead on Thursday, but The A Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Russell Wilson (315 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs, 22 Rush Yds) and Aaron Donald (6 Tackles, 2 Sacks). Austin Ekeler (59 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 84 Rec Yds) and Wil Lutz (3-3 FG, 45 long, 3-3 XP) led the way for Metropolitans in the loss. The A Team (2-1) will look to keep it rolling against Renegades Świdnica, while Metropolitans (0-3) will seek to get their first win against #92 Squad.

Matchup Timeline

  The A Team   Metropolitans

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Bills in Week 3, Donald made 6 tackles and recorded 2 sacks. In doing so, he put up 16.5 points to more-than-double his 6.45-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on The A Team this week. Donald will face the Giants next week.
Aaron Donald

Top Player Comparison

The A Team
Points
% of total points 95
1
Russell Wilson
QB
37.8
22.76
39.8%
2
Aaron Donald
DT
16.5
6.45
17.4%
3
Kenyan Drake
RB
7.9
13.53
8.3%
4
T.J. Watt
LB
7
7.54
7.4%
Metropolitans
Points
% of total points 69.52
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
20.8
13.33
29.9%
2
Wil Lutz
K
12
9.28
17.3%
3
Kenny Golladay
WR
11.7
9.68
16.8%
4
Matt Ryan
QB
11.42
18.38
16.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Matt Ryan had a 63-yard pass for Metropolitans, who trailed 26.50-18.32 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 29-yard touchdown pass for The A Team to contribute to an 83.70-55.32 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  The A Team   Metropolitans

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. The A Team scored less in this one (95) than their season average of 103.73.
Metropolitans would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Metropolitans need some help then, averaging just 78.45 versus The A Team's 103.73.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. The A Team (2-1) have a better record than Metropolitans (0-3).
Even the machines think The A Team have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (116.58) than Metropolitans (87).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Metropolitans has left more points on the bench this season (111.86) than The A Team (40.4).
By position, The A Team have outscored Metropolitans at QB, RB, K, and IDP this season.
The A Team has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Metropolitans this season (-32).
The starters for The A Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Metropolitans (1).
Hey Metropolitans, 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

Metropolitans
In Week 4, last-place Metropolitans (0-3) will look to right the ship against second-place #92 Squad (3-0). With three weeks in the books, Metropolitans are ranked last in points scored (78.45 points per game), while #92 Squad have scored the sixth-highest point total in Mistrzostwa Polski - Liga G league.
The A Team
In a matchup that showcases two teams that are separated by just one game in the standings, The A Team (2-1) will battle Renegades Świdnica (3-0) in Week 4. With three weeks of action now in the rear-view mirror, The A Team have posted the ninth-most points in the league. Renegades Świdnica (and their 126.11 points per game) are ranked second.