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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
KINGER 3
1-2 118.5
125.89
 
VS
proj
James's Genius Team
93.34 2-1
114.46

James's Genius Team lose to KINGER 3 in 118.50-93.34 blowout

James's Genius Team were unable to bring their A game, as KINGER 3 cruised to a 118.50-93.34 victory. James's Genius Team got out to a 5.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all KINGER 3 after that. They were led by Patrick Mahomes (24.9 points) and the Arizona Cardinals defense (21). Justin Herbert (30.84 points) and Justin Tucker (17) carried the flag for James's Genius Team in defeat. KINGER 3 (1-2) will look to keep it rolling against Paul's Big ol Chub, while James's Genius Team (2-1) will take on Damien's Astonishing Team in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  KINGER 3   James's Genius Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cardinals defense allowed 19 points, surrendered 361 yards, and forced 4 turnovers in a 31-19 win over the Jaguars. In doing so, they put up 21 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on KINGER 3 this week. The Cardinals will face the Rams next week.
The Arizona Cardinals defense

Top Player Comparison

KINGER 3
Points
% of total points 118.5
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
24.9
25.29
21%
2
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
21
7.45
17.7%
3
Alexander Mattison
RB
20.1
12.64
17%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
14
14.15
11.8%
James's Genius Team
Points
% of total points 93.34
1
Justin Herbert
QB
30.84
21.9
33%
2
Justin Tucker
K
17
10.2
18.2%
3
Mike Evans
WR
14.6
14.01
15.6%
4
Tyler Higbee
TE
12.5
8.49
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Herbert had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for James's Genius Team, while Justin Tucker had a 66-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for the team, who trailed 65.80-63.24 after the early slate.

Points By Position

  KINGER 3   James's Genius Team

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. KINGER 3 are doing a better job of that, averaging 120.93 versus James's Genius Team's 104.45.
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. James's Genius Team has left more points on the bench this season (208.96) than KINGER 3 (185.6).
KINGER 3 don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than James's Genius Team (1 vs 0).
KINGER 3 should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than James's Genius Team (1 vs 0).
By position, KINGER 3 have outscored James's Genius Team at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
KINGER 3 has a higher average scoring margin (4) than James's Genius Team this season (-1).
Don't worry James's Genius 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

James's Genius Team
On the docket in Week 4, fifth-place James's Genius Team (2-1) will try to bounce back against 10th-place Damien's Astonishing Team (0-3). James's Genius Team are ranked seventh in scoring through three weeks (104.45 points per game), while Damien's Astonishing Team have tallied the league's lowest point total.
KINGER 3
Two teams sporting identical 1-2 records, KINGER 3 and Paul's Big ol Chub will go head-to-head next week in an early-season showdown. Three weeks into the 2021 season, KINGER 3 are ranked fourth in points scored, while Paul's Big ol Chub have posted the fifth-highest point total in Yahoo Public 1092130 league.