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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Beats By Ray
2-1 146.68
123.73
 
VS
proj
The Do-Overs
120.64 1-2
121.32

Beats By Ray earn win against The Do-Overs in 146.68-120.64 runaway

Beats By Ray showed up, rolling to a 146.68-120.64 victory over The Do-Overs, who fell short of projections. The Do-Overs got out to a 16.50-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Beats By Ray after that. They were led by Cooper Kupp (9 Rec, 96 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Ezekiel Elliott (95 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 21 Rec Yds). Jalen Hurts (22.54 points) and Austin Ekeler (19.7) led the way for The Do-Overs in the loss. Beats By Ray (2-1) will look to rack up another win against Hitters, while The Do-Overs (1-2) try to generate some positive momentum against Steelers Wheels.

Matchup Timeline

  Beats By Ray   The Do-Overs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cardinals defense more-than-doubled their 7.45-point projection with 21 points against the Jaguars in Week 3. They allowed 19 points, surrendered 361 yards, and forced 4 turnovers in the 31-19 win. The Cardinals defense ranks #73 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
The Arizona Cardinals defense

Top Player Comparison

Beats By Ray
Points
% of total points 146.68
1
Cooper Kupp
WR
26.1
14.71
17.8%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
25.1
15.39
17.1%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
23.48
20.33
16%
4
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
21
7.45
14.3%
The Do-Overs
Points
% of total points 120.64
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
22.54
22.33
18.7%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
19.7
16.09
16.3%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
17.9
17.86
14.8%
4
DJ Moore
WR
16.5
13.2
13.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Antonio Gibson had a 73-yard touchdown catch for Beats By Ray to contribute to a 95.48-83.50 lead for the team.
Monday
Jalen Hurts had a 41-yard pass for The Do-Overs.

Points By Position

  Beats By Ray   The Do-Overs

StatSmack

Beats By Ray must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (146.68) than their season average (124.08).
We heard scoring helps you win. The Do-Overs need some help then, averaging just 115.65 versus Beats By Ray's 124.08.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Beats By Ray (2-1) have a better record than The Do-Overs (1-2).
In dire times, at least Beats By Ray keep it close. They've been blown out less times than The Do-Overs (1 vs 2).
Beats By Ray have the clutch gene, with more close wins than The Do-Overs (1 vs 0).
Beats By Ray should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than The Do-Overs (2 vs 1).
By position, Beats By Ray have outscored The Do-Overs at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Don't worry The Do-Overs, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Beats By Ray
Wow, Beats By Ray, have you been practicing any gymnastics recently? Not only did you win by 26+ points, you also vaulted over five other teams to second place in the league standings!
The Do-Overs
Don't beat yourself up too badly, The Do-Overs! You can take solace in the fact that your generosity couldn't have gone unnoticed. It takes a true winner to help someone like Beats By Ray succeed this week... and maybe one day, they'll do you a solid and return the favor.