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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Akmal's Team
2-1 296.74
253.41
 
VS
proj
Keen Tung Yuen cats
244.12 0-3
260.86

Akmal's Team hand Keen Tung Yuen cats third consecutive loss, 296.74-244.12

Akmal's Team earned a 296.74-244.12 victory to hand Keen Tung Yuen cats their third consecutive loss to open the season. Akmal's Team never trailed in this one after earning a 15.52-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Josh Allen (32.24 points) and Derrick Henry (26). Russell Wilson (315 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs, 22 Rush Yds) and Dalvin Cook (181 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 18 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Keen Tung Yuen cats in the loss. Akmal's Team (2-1) will look to notch another win against HotChubbTimeMachine, while Keen Tung Yuen cats (0-3) face Vest of Friends in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Akmal's Team   Keen Tung Yuen cats

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Jets in Week 3, the Colts defense scored 26 points to more-than-double their 9.71-point projection. They allowed only 7 points, surrendered 260 yards, and intercepted 3 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Akmal's Team this week. Next week, the Colts will square off against the Bears.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

Akmal's Team
Points
% of total points 296.74
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
32.5
14.01
11%
2
Josh Allen
QB
32.24
22.25
10.9%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
26
17.43
8.8%
4
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
26
9.71
8.8%
Keen Tung Yuen cats
Points
% of total points 244.12
1
Russell Wilson
QB
36.8
23.64
15.1%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
24.9
17.19
10.2%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
23.7
13.03
9.7%
4
Carson Wentz
QB
23.5
19.14
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Akmal's Team became the proud owner of a 139.44-123.92 lead. Allen Robinson II had a 37-yard touchdown catch for Akmal's Team, while Ben Roethlisberger had a 26-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Dalvin Cook had a 39-yard touchdown run for Keen Tung Yuen cats, while Carson Wentz had a 29-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, Akmal's Team became the proud owner of a 265.14-216.72 lead. Tyler Lockett had a 43-yard touchdown catch for Akmal's Team, while DK Metcalf had a 29-yard touchdown catch. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for Keen Tung Yuen cats with a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 29-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Tyreek Hill had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Akmal's Team during Monday Night Football, helping to pad the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Akmal's Team   Keen Tung Yuen cats

StatSmack

Akmal's Team must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (296.74) than their season average (274.93).
Keen Tung Yuen cats are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Keen Tung Yuen cats need some help then, averaging just 254.1 versus Akmal's Team's 274.93.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Akmal's Team (2-1) have a better record than Keen Tung Yuen cats (0-3).
Akmal's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Keen Tung Yuen cats (3 vs 1).
Akmal's Team have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Keen Tung Yuen cats (30 vs 21).
By position, Akmal's Team have outscored Keen Tung Yuen cats at WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Akmal's Team has a higher average scoring margin (26) than Keen Tung Yuen cats this season (-51).
The starters for Akmal's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for Keen Tung Yuen cats (4).
Don't worry Keen Tung Yuen cats, 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

Keen Tung Yuen cats
Up ahead next week, last-place Keen Tung Yuen cats (0-3) are due to square off against second-place Vest of Friends (2-1). Through three weeks of action, Keen Tung Yuen cats have put up the league's lowest point total (254.1 points per game) while Vest of Friends (and their 277.84 points per game) are ranked second.
Akmal's Team
A pair of 2-1 teams will match up as Akmal's Team are set to go head-to-head against HotChubbTimeMachine next in Week 4. Three weeks into the season, Akmal's Team have posted the league's second-lowest point total. HotChubbTimeMachine (277.99 PPG) are ranked first.