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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Mayfields
3-0 141
133.36
 
VS
proj
JABarcher
102.48 0-3
111.24

Mayfields beat JABarcher to remain perfect in 141.00-102.48 landslide

Mayfields won their third straight game to open the season with a dominant win over JABarcher, rolling to a 141.00-102.48 victory. JABarcher got out to a 6.26-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Mayfields after that. They were led by the New Orleans Saints defense (23 points) and Jimmy Garoppolo (19.68). Joe Burrow (24.58 points) and Justin Tucker (21) were the leaders for JABarcher in defeat. Mayfields (3-0) will look to keep it rolling against Butt Ruckers, while JABarcher (0-3) attempt to get their first win against Losthope4Houston.

Matchup Timeline

  Mayfields   JABarcher

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense allowed only 13 points, surrendered 300 yards, and intercepted 3 passes in a 28-13 win over the Patriots. In doing so, they put up 23 points and nearly tripled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Mayfields this week. The Saints will battle the Giants next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Mayfields
Points
% of total points 141
1
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
23
7.82
16.3%
2
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
19.68
21.1
14%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
19.22
22.35
13.6%
4
Nyheim Hines
RB
13.9
7.19
9.9%
JABarcher
Points
% of total points 102.48
1
Joe Burrow
QB
24.58
21.8
24%
2
Justin Tucker
K
21
9.63
20.5%
3
James Conner
RB
17.3
9.17
16.9%
4
Najee Harris
RB
15.2
13.84
14.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Tucker had a 66-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for JABarcher, while Joe Burrow had a 34-yard touchdown pass to contribute to a 95.48-89.22 lead for JABarcher.

Points By Position

  Mayfields   JABarcher

StatSmack

A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Mayfields have won three straight matchups, while JABarcher have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. JABarcher need some help then, averaging just 101.17 versus Mayfields's 135.65.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Mayfields (3-0) have a better record than JABarcher (0-3).
Even the computers think Mayfields have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (135.15) than JABarcher (114.19).
Once Mayfields put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than JABarcher (2 vs 0).
Mayfields are clutch masters, with more close wins than JABarcher (1 vs 0).
Mayfields should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than JABarcher (2 vs 1).
Mayfields have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than JABarcher (18 vs 13).
By position, Mayfields have outscored JABarcher at QB, WR, DEF, and IDP this season.
Mayfields has a higher average scoring margin (34) than JABarcher this season (-57).
Don't worry JABarcher, 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

JABarcher
On the docket for Week 4, last-place JABarcher (0-3) are scheduled to square off against ninth-place Losthope4Houston (2-1). JABarcher are ranked second-to-last in scoring through three weeks (101.17 points per game), while Losthope4Houston own the league's 16th-highest point total.
Mayfields
Mayfields (3-0) will match up against Butt Ruckers (1-2) in Week 4. With three matchups now in the rear-view mirror, Mayfields have scored the sixth-most points in the league while Butt Ruckers (and their 144.63 points per game) are ranked fifth.