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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
War Pony
1-2 151.3
160.26
 
VS
proj
Redlegs
113.95 1-2
158.31

Redlegs fall to War Pony in 151.30-113.95 drubbing

Redlegs were unable to rise to the occasion, coming up short of their projected point total, as War Pony cruised to a 151.30-113.95 victory. Redlegs took a 5.80-point lead on Thursday, but it was all War Pony after that. They were led by Justin Herbert (281 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 16 Rush Yds) and Alvin Kamara (89 Rush Yds, 29 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Aaron Rodgers (25.65 points) and Austin Ekeler (22.7) led the charge for Redlegs in defeat. War Pony (1-2) will look to keep it rolling against Hooligans, while Redlegs (1-2) face off against Rebel Alliance in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  War Pony   Redlegs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Broncos defense more-than-doubled their 9.28-point projection with 19 points against the Jets in Week 3. They didn't allow any points, surrendered 162 yards, and intercepted 2 passes in the 26-0 win. The Broncos defense ranks #79 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

War Pony
Points
% of total points 151.3
1
Justin Herbert
QB
41.65
27.97
27.5%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
20.8
22.05
13.7%
3
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
19
9.28
12.6%
4
George Kittle
TE
17.1
14.47
11.3%
Redlegs
Points
% of total points 113.95
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
25.65
26.48
22.5%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
22.7
18.95
19.9%
3
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
13.7
14.07
12%
4
Rob Gronkowski
TE
9.5
11.86
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Herbert had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for War Pony, contributing to a 95.40-67.70 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 47-yard pass and a 42-yard pass for Redlegs, who trailed 151.30-113.95 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  War Pony   Redlegs

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. War Pony scored more points in this one (151.3) than their season average (136.8).
Redlegs have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than War Pony (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, War Pony have outscored Redlegs at QB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
War Pony has a higher average scoring margin (6) than Redlegs this season (-16).
Don't worry Redlegs, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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