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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Kielce Vikings
3-0 108
119.15
 
VS
proj
Rookie
83.8 0-3
91.04

Kielce Vikings defeat Rookie to remain undefeated, 108.0-83.8

Kielce Vikings won their third straight to open the season with a hard-fought win over Rookie, coming out on top with a 108.0-83.8 victory. Kielce Vikings never trailed in this one after earning a 7.2-point lead on Thursday behind Gardner Minshew II (9.2 points) and Mike Gesicki (7.5). Justin Herbert (330 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 15 Rush Yds) and DeAndre Hopkins (10 Rec, 137 Rec Yds) led the charge for Rookie in the loss. Kielce Vikings (3-0) will look to add to their success against Funky Town, while Rookie (0-3) seek to right the ship against Outlaws.

Matchup Timeline

  Kielce Vikings   Rookie

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 6 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown against the Seahawks, Gallup tallied 20.8 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 9.02-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Gallup ranks #77 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Michael Gallup

Top Player Comparison

Kielce Vikings
Points
% of total points 108
1
Michael Gallup
WR
20.8
9.02
19.3%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
17.7
10.01
16.4%
3
Robert Woods
WR
15.4
10.19
14.3%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
14.2
13.69
13.1%
Rookie
Points
% of total points 83.8
1
Justin Herbert
QB
15.2
16.11
18.1%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
14.7
13
17.5%
3
Mecole Hardman
WR
14.1
4.23
16.8%
4
Myles Gaskin
RB
9.5
8.8
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Robert Woods had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Kielce Vikings, helping the team to a 70.3-20.9 lead.
Sunday Late
Michael Gallup had a 43-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch for Kielce Vikings, while Zane Gonzalez had a 54-yard field goal, helping Kielce Vikings to a 108.0-59.1 lead.
Monday
Mecole Hardman had a 49-yard touchdown catch for Rookie.

Points By Position

  Kielce Vikings   Rookie

StatSmack

A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Rookie have lost their last three matchups, while Kielce Vikings have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Rookie need some help then, averaging just 90.44 versus Kielce Vikings's 111.81.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Kielce Vikings (3-0) have a better record than Rookie (0-3).
Even the computers think Kielce Vikings have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (116.54) than Rookie (98.89).
Kielce Vikings are clutch masters, with more close wins than Rookie (2 vs 0).
By position, Kielce Vikings have outscored Rookie at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Kielce Vikings has a higher average scoring margin (10) than Rookie this season (-31).
The starters for Kielce Vikings had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Rookie (1).
Don't worry Rookie, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Rookie
Looking ahead to Week 4, Rookie (0-3, last-place) will square off against Outlaws (2-1, second-place). With three weeks of action now behind us, Rookie have accumulated the league's lowest point total (90.44 points per game) while Outlaws (and their 162.53 points per game) are ranked first.
Kielce Vikings
In a matchup that showcases teams separated by just a game in the standings, Kielce Vikings (3-0) face Funky Town (2-1) in Week 4. Through three weeks of action, Kielce Vikings are ranked eighth in points scored, while Funky Town have posted the second-highest point total in Mistrzostwa Polski - Liga E league.