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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Switchmillers
3-0 145
125.34
 
VS
proj
IDP Knuckle Heads
126 1-2
112.29

Switchmillers beat IDP Knuckle Heads to remain unbeaten, 145-126

Switchmillers won their third game in a row to open the season with a hard-fought win over IDP Knuckle Heads, earning a 145-126 victory. IDP Knuckle Heads grabbed a 24-point lead on Thursday, but Switchmillers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Dak Prescott, who passed for 472 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 26 yards for 28 points, and Tyler Lockett, who caught 9 passes for 100 yards and 3 touchdowns (28 points). James Robinson (46 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 83 Rec Yds) and Kyler Murray (270 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 29 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) were the leading performers for IDP Knuckle Heads in the loss. Switchmillers (3-0) will look to notch another win against Polar Bears, while IDP Knuckle Heads (1-2) will try to develop some positive momentum against Iso Rockets.

Matchup Timeline

  Switchmillers   IDP Knuckle Heads

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Lockett (9 Rec, 100 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) scored 28 points against the Cowboys in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 10.25-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Lockett ranks #15 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Tyler Lockett

Top Player Comparison

Switchmillers
Points
% of total points 145
1
Dak Prescott
QB
28
22.2
19.3%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
28
10.25
19.3%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
24
14.55
16.6%
4
Jake Elliott
K
14
9.06
9.7%
IDP Knuckle Heads
Points
% of total points 126
1
James Robinson
RB
24
9.88
19%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
23
22.81
18.3%
3
Joey Slye
K
16
7.57
12.7%
4
Robert Woods
WR
16
9.31
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Switchmillers who claimed the lead, 58-55. Dalvin Cook had a 39-yard touchdown run for Switchmillers, while Jake Elliott had a 54-yard field goal. Robert Woods made the highlight reel for IDP Knuckle Heads with a 25-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Dak Prescott had a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard touchdown pass for Switchmillers, while Tyler Lockett had a 43-yard touchdown catch, helping Switchmillers to a 143-97 lead.

Points By Position

  Switchmillers   IDP Knuckle Heads

StatSmack

Switchmillers must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (145) than their season average (137.33).
Switchmillers are on a roll, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. IDP Knuckle Heads need some help then, averaging just 118.67 versus Switchmillers's 137.33.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Switchmillers (3-0) have a better record than IDP Knuckle Heads (1-2).
Even the machines think Switchmillers have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (124.91) than IDP Knuckle Heads (117.77).
You can't win if you don't play. Switchmillers has left fewer points on the bench this season (141) than IDP Knuckle Heads (151).
Once Switchmillers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than IDP Knuckle Heads (2 vs 0).
Switchmillers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than IDP Knuckle Heads (3 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of IDP Knuckle Heads - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Switchmillers (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Switchmillers have outscored IDP Knuckle Heads at RB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Switchmillers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 23 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Switchmillers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for IDP Knuckle Heads (1).
Hey IDP Knuckle Heads, 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

IDP Knuckle Heads
On the docket next week, IDP Knuckle Heads (1-2, sixth-place) will look to right the ship against Iso Rockets (2-1, third-place). IDP Knuckle Heads are ranked fourth in scoring through three weeks (118.67 points per game), while Iso Rockets own the second-highest point total in Knuckle Sandwich league.
Switchmillers
In a matchup between teams separated by just a game in the standings, Switchmillers (3-0) are set to battle Polar Bears (2-1) in Week 4. With three weeks of action now behind us, Switchmillers have scored the most points in the league while Polar Bears (and their 100 points per game) are ranked last.