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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
DirtBags
1-2 182.15
167.38
 
VS
proj
Rice & Beans
155.95 1-2
160.47

DirtBags knock off Rice & Beans in 182.15-155.95 rout

DirtBags scored an easy win over Rice & Beans, rolling to a 182.15-155.95 victory. DirtBags pulled out to an early 8.40-point lead on Thursday. Rice & Beans came back to take the lead during the early round of games on Sunday, powered by Jeff Wilson Jr. (21.9 points) and Will Fuller V (15.4). Unphased, DirtBags rallied later that afternoon, as Russell Wilson (44.95 points) and Austin Ekeler (31.3) put them back on top once and for all. DirtBags (1-2) will look to get another win against Steidle’s playas, while Rice & Beans (1-2) will meet Ivan the Destroyer in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  DirtBags   Rice & Beans

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Crosby more-than-doubled his 7.68-point projection with 16 points against the Saints in Week 3. He made all 3 of his FG attempts in the 37-30 win. Crosby ranks #67 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Falcons next week.
Mason Crosby

Top Player Comparison

DirtBags
Points
% of total points 182.15
1
Russell Wilson
QB
44.95
28.19
24.7%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
31.3
17.24
17.2%
3
Devin Singletary
RB
16.1
16.34
8.8%
4
Mason Crosby
K
16
7.68
8.8%
Rice & Beans
Points
% of total points 155.95
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
30.35
22.92
19.5%
2
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB
21.9
6.98
14%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
17.8
21.14
11.4%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
17.6
16.81
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Anthony Miller had a 28-yard touchdown catch for DirtBags, who trailed 58.80-57.80 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 29-yard touchdown pass for DirtBags, helping the team to a 151.45-107.40 lead.
Sunday Night
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Sunday night, but after all the points were tallied, DirtBags emerged with a 167.45-150.75 lead. For DirtBags, Mason Crosby had a 52-yard field goal. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for Rice & Beans with a 72-yard pass and a 48-yard pass.

Points By Position

  DirtBags   Rice & Beans

StatSmack

DirtBags must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (182.15) than their season average (164.58).
We heard scoring helps you win. DirtBags are doing a better job of that, averaging 164.58 versus Rice & Beans's 154.53.
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Rice & Beans has left more points on the bench this season (178.4) than DirtBags (132.4).
DirtBags are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Rice & Beans (1).
DirtBags don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Rice & Beans (0 vs 1).
DirtBags should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Rice & Beans (2 vs 1).
By position, DirtBags have outscored Rice & Beans at QB, WR, and TE this season.
The starters for DirtBags had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Rice & Beans (2).
Hey Rice & Beans, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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