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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
POCKETDOG
2-1 128.24
137.08
 
VS
proj
Robbywood Staffords
126.26 1-2
135.41

Despite top scorer Stafford, Robbywood Staffords fall to POCKETDOG in 128.24-126.26 cliff-hanger

Matthew Stafford racked up 29.52 points for Robbywood Staffords, the best total in the matchup and fourth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome POCKETDOG, who squeaked by for a 128.24-126.26 win. Robbywood Staffords had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. POCKETDOG led 105.70-96.16 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 30.1 points from Ezekiel Elliott and Greg Zuerlein on Monday night for Robbywood Staffords. POCKETDOG were led by Davante Adams (25.2 points) and Jalen Hurts (22.54). POCKETDOG (2-1) will look to sustain their momentum against FantasyFootballTeam, while Robbywood Staffords (1-2) attempt to develop some positive momentum against Team of a King God and Brady.

Matchup Timeline

  POCKETDOG   Robbywood Staffords

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 30-28 win over the 49ers, Adams scored 25.2 points to beat his 16.89-point projection. He caught 12 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on POCKETDOG this week. Next week, Adams will square off against the Steelers.
Davante Adams

Top Player Comparison

POCKETDOG
Points
% of total points 128.24
1
Davante Adams
WR
25.2
16.89
19.7%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
22.54
22.32
17.6%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
19.7
16.09
15.4%
4
George Kittle
TE
13.6
12.05
10.6%
Robbywood Staffords
Points
% of total points 126.26
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
29.52
20.47
23.4%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
25.1
15.39
19.9%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
18.54
20.32
14.7%
4
Antonio Gibson
RB
16.9
13.68
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Antonio Gibson had a 73-yard touchdown catch for Robbywood Staffords, who trailed 41.60-36.30 after the early action.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Robbywood Staffords who grabbed the lead, 77.62-59.20. For POCKETDOG, Daniel Carlson had a 50-yard field goal. Matthew Stafford made the highlight reel for Robbywood Staffords with a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 47-yard pass and a 42-yard pass for Robbywood Staffords, who trailed 105.70-96.16 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Jalen Hurts had a 41-yard pass for POCKETDOG on Monday night en route to the win for the team.

Points By Position

  POCKETDOG   Robbywood Staffords

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Robbywood Staffords need some help then, averaging just 121.05 versus POCKETDOG's 130.64.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. POCKETDOG (2-1) have a better record than Robbywood Staffords (1-2).
Once POCKETDOG put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Robbywood Staffords (1 vs 0).
POCKETDOG are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Robbywood Staffords (0 vs 1).
POCKETDOG have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Robbywood Staffords (16 vs 12).
Robbywood Staffords have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than POCKETDOG (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, POCKETDOG have outscored Robbywood Staffords at RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Don't worry Robbywood Staffords, 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

Robbywood Staffords
Things won't exactly get any easier for 10th-place Robbywood Staffords, as they next get to go toe-to-toe against first-place (and unbeaten) Team of a King God and Brady next week. With three weeks of action now in the books, Robbywood Staffords have accumulated the ninth-most points in the league (121.05 points per game) while Team of a King God and Brady (and their 135.76 points per game) are ranked second.
POCKETDOG
In a matchup between a pair of squads within a game of each other in the standings, POCKETDOG (2-1) battle FantasyFootballTeam (1-2) in Week 4. With three matchups now in the books, POCKETDOG are ranked fifth in points scored, while FantasyFootballTeam have scored the eighth-highest point total in The League.