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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Los Cool Arrows
1-2 186.34
144.8
 
VS
proj
Thomas and the Tank
104.12 1-2
165.96

Los Cool Arrows knock off Thomas and the Tank in 186.34-104.12 rout

Los Cool Arrows beat their projected point total, rolling to a 186.34-104.12 victory over Thomas and the Tank, who fell short of projections. It didn't take long to learn who would be the frontrunner in this one, as Los Cool Arrows leapt out to a 54.54-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 69.71 points from Justin Herbert (281 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 16 Rush Yds) and the New Orleans Saints defense (13 Pts Allowed, 300 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers). Dak Prescott (23.12 points) and Aaron Jones (16.6) did their part for Thomas and the Tank in the loss. Los Cool Arrows (1-2) will look to keep it rolling against An Ice Cold Beer, while Thomas and the Tank (1-2) will try to get back on track against Bishop Sycamore Scammers.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Cool Arrows   Thomas and the Tank

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense (13 Pts Allowed, 300 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 30.37 points in a 28-13 win over the Patriots in Week 3. They more-than-doubled their 13.34-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. The Saints defense ranks #59 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Los Cool Arrows
Points
% of total points 186.34
1
Justin Herbert
QB
39.34
24.66
21.1%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
30.37
13.34
16.3%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
26.6
16.98
14.3%
4
Mike Evans
WR
19.6
16.92
10.5%
Thomas and the Tank
Points
% of total points 104.12
1
Dak Prescott
QB
23.12
27.88
22.2%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
16.6
19.64
15.9%
3
The New York Giants defense
DEF
14.9
13.85
14.3%
4
Calvin Ridley
WR
14.1
19.39
13.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Herbert had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for Los Cool Arrows, contributing to a 109.84-55.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Jason Myers had a 53-yard field goal for Los Cool Arrows, helping the team to a 151.14-58.80 lead.
Monday
Dak Prescott had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Thomas and the Tank.

Points By Position

  Los Cool Arrows   Thomas and the Tank

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Los Cool Arrows scored more points in this matchup (186.34) than their season average (146.81).
We heard scoring helps you win. Thomas and the Tank need some help then, averaging just 138.33 versus Los Cool Arrows's 146.81.
Los Cool Arrows don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Thomas and the Tank (1 vs 0).
Los Cool Arrows laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Thomas and the Tank (0).
Los Cool Arrows have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Thomas and the Tank (16 vs 11).
By position, Los Cool Arrows have outscored Thomas and the Tank at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Los Cool Arrows has a higher average scoring margin (0) than Thomas and the Tank this season (-34).
The starters for Los Cool Arrows had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Thomas and the Tank (1).
Hey Thomas and the Tank, 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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