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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
MotorCityFelines
2-1 263.62
238.12
 
VS
proj
Thoroughbreds
182.02 2-1
206.76

MotorCityFelines brush off expectations, defeat Thoroughbreds in 263.62-182.02 landslide

MotorCityFelines beat their projected point total, cruising to a 263.62-182.02 victory over Thoroughbreds, who fell short of projections. There was very little drama in the matchup, as MotorCityFelines earned a 70.86-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar efforts from Najee Harris and the Arizona Cardinals defense. Harris racked up 142 yards from scrimmage for 37.2 points, while the Cardinals defense allowed 19 points, surrendered 361 yards, and forced 4 turnovers (31.04 points). Davante Adams (12 Rec, 132 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Kareem Hunt (81 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 74 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Thoroughbreds in defeat. MotorCityFelines improve to 2-1 on the season, while Thoroughbreds fall to 2-1.

Matchup Timeline

  MotorCityFelines   Thoroughbreds

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 31.04 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on MotorCityFelines this week. Next week, the Cardinals will face the Rams.
The Arizona Cardinals defense

Top Player Comparison

MotorCityFelines
Points
% of total points 263.62
1
Tom Brady
QB
80.18
47.84
30.4%
2
Najee Harris
RB
37.2
27.34
14.1%
3
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
31.04
15.15
11.8%
4
Saquon Barkley
RB
29.4
30.39
11.2%
Thoroughbreds
Points
% of total points 182.02
1
Davante Adams
WR
34.7
19
19.1%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
33.5
15.45
18.4%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
28.6
17.41
15.7%
4
Jared Goff
QB
27.08
41.9
14.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kareem Hunt had a 29-yard touchdown run for Thoroughbreds, who trailed 152.64-81.78 after the early round of games.

Points By Position

  MotorCityFelines   Thoroughbreds

StatSmack

MotorCityFelines must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (263.62) than their season average (241.13).
We heard scoring helps you win. MotorCityFelines are doing a better job of that, averaging 241.13 versus Thoroughbreds's 225.93.
MotorCityFelines don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Thoroughbreds (1 vs 0).
MotorCityFelines should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Thoroughbreds (2 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Thoroughbreds - they’ve made more transactions (3) than MotorCityFelines (2) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, MotorCityFelines have outscored Thoroughbreds at QB, RB, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
MotorCityFelines don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Thoroughbreds, 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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