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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Pimply Tananas
3-0 199.65
198.36
 
VS
proj
Steven's Superb Team
190.97 1-2
184.87

Pimply Tananas knock off Steven's Superb Team to remain perfect, 199.65-190.97

Pimply Tananas won their third straight to open the season with a hard-fought win over Steven's Superb Team, coming out on top with a 199.65-190.97 victory. Pimply Tananas nabbed an early 7.75-point lead on Thursday. Steven's Superb Team came back to take the lead during the early slate on Sunday, powered by Jordan Hicks (20.25 points) and Chase McLaughlin (18). Not to be deterred, Pimply Tananas pulled it together later that afternoon, as DK Metcalf (24.7 points) and Jamal Adams (17.5) put them back ahead for good. Pimply Tananas (3-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against Batman and Dobbins, while Steven's Superb Team (1-2) attempt to generate some positive momentum against Beats by DeAndre.

Matchup Timeline

  Pimply Tananas   Steven's Superb Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 14 tackles and intercepting 2 passes against the Steelers, Wilson registered 23.26 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 10.24-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Wilson ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
Logan Wilson

Top Player Comparison

Pimply Tananas
Points
% of total points 199.65
1
DK Metcalf
WR
24.7
17.85
12.4%
2
D'Andre Swift
RB
23.7
16.68
11.9%
3
Logan Wilson
LB
23.26
10.24
11.7%
4
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
23.25
15.22
11.6%
Steven's Superb Team
Points
% of total points 190.97
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
28.8
18.01
15.1%
2
Jordan Hicks
LB
20.25
9.11
10.6%
3
Chase McLaughlin
K
18
7
9.4%
4
Dak Prescott
QB
15.12
22.42
7.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Steven's Superb Team became the proud owner of a 122.75-115.17 lead. For Pimply Tananas, Ja'Marr Chase had a 34-yard touchdown catch. Chase McLaughlin made the highlight reel for Steven's Superb Team with a 57-yard field goal and a 52-yard field goal.
Monday
Dak Prescott had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Steven's Superb Team.

Points By Position

  Pimply Tananas   Steven's Superb Team

StatSmack

Pimply Tananas are on a roll, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Steven's Superb Team need some help then, averaging just 172.35 versus Pimply Tananas's 195.07.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Pimply Tananas (3-0) have a better record than Steven's Superb Team (1-2).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Steven's Superb Team has left more points on the bench this season (192.5) than Pimply Tananas (172.09).
Pimply Tananas see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Steven's Superb Team (0).
Pimply Tananas should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Steven's Superb Team (2 vs 1).
Pimply Tananas have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Steven's Superb Team (27 vs 20).
By position, Pimply Tananas have outscored Steven's Superb Team at WR and IDP this season.
Pimply Tananas has a higher average scoring margin (12) than Steven's Superb Team this season (-24).
Don't worry Steven's Superb Team, 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

Steven's Superb Team
Things get no easier for 13th-place Steven's Superb Team, as they next get to face off against undefeated Beats by DeAndre in Week 4. Steven's Superb Team are ranked 12th in scoring through three weeks (172.35 points per game), while Beats by DeAndre have recorded the second-highest point total in Full IDP Dynasty league.
Pimply Tananas
Week 4 features two squads moving in opposite directions, as Pimply Tananas (3-0) head into the matchup on a three-game unbeaten streak, while their upcoming opponent (Batman and Dobbins, 0-3), have now lost three straight. Three weeks into the season, Pimply Tananas have put up the fourth-most points in the league. Batman and Dobbins (166 PPG) are ranked 15th.