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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Dirty Diggs
2-1 148.58
127.41
 
VS
proj
Rafi’s Pocket Dogs
97.22 1-2
115.83

Dirty Diggs earn win over Rafi’s Pocket Dogs in 148.58-97.22 rout

Dirty Diggs brought their A game, rolling to a 148.58-97.22 victory over Rafi’s Pocket Dogs, who fell short of projections. Rafi’s Pocket Dogs got out to a 2.9-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Dirty Diggs after that. They were led by Tyler Lockett (9 Rec, 100 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) and Dak Prescott (472 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 26 Rush Yds). Aaron Rodgers (283 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 12 Rush Yds) and Tyreek Hill (25 Rush Yds, 77 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for Rafi’s Pocket Dogs in the loss. Dirty Diggs (2-1) will look to add to their success against Serial Joe, while Rafi’s Pocket Dogs (1-2) will try to right the ship against Dont Stop Be-Thielen.

Matchup Timeline

  Dirty Diggs   Rafi’s Pocket Dogs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 9 passes for 100 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Cowboys, Lockett put up 34.5 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 14.01-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Lockett ranks #15 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Tyler Lockett

Top Player Comparison

Dirty Diggs
Points
% of total points 148.58
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
34.5
14.01
23.2%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
34.48
23.85
23.2%
3
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
27
11.36
18.2%
4
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
15.9
15.38
10.7%
Rafi’s Pocket Dogs
Points
% of total points 97.22
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
27.52
20.32
28.3%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
18.7
13.74
19.2%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
16
8.63
16.5%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
12.7
16.19
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, but after the results were tallied, Dirty Diggs had a 132.68-48.70 lead. Dak Prescott had a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard touchdown pass for Dirty Diggs, while Tyler Lockett had a 43-yard touchdown catch. Zane Gonzalez made the highlight reel for Rafi’s Pocket Dogs with a 54-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 72-yard pass and a 48-yard pass for Rafi’s Pocket Dogs, who trailed 132.68-76.22 after Sunday night.
Monday
Tyreek Hill had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Rafi’s Pocket Dogs.

Points By Position

  Dirty Diggs   Rafi’s Pocket Dogs

StatSmack

Dirty Diggs must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (148.58) than their season average (128.97).
We heard scoring helps you win. Rafi’s Pocket Dogs need some help then, averaging just 119.37 versus Dirty Diggs's 128.97.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Dirty Diggs (2-1) have a better record than Rafi’s Pocket Dogs (1-2).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Rafi’s Pocket Dogs has left more points on the bench this season (219.38) than Dirty Diggs (156.2).
By position, Dirty Diggs have outscored Rafi’s Pocket Dogs at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Dirty Diggs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Dirty Diggs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Rafi’s Pocket Dogs (4).
Hey Rafi’s Pocket Dogs, 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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