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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
GIT UP
2-1 151
106.8
 
VS
proj
The Real McKoy
125 1-2
115.11

GIT UP beat projections, knock off The Real McKoy in 151-125 drubbing

GIT UP beat expectations, rolling to a 151-125 victory over The Real McKoy. The matchup was over almost as soon as it started, as GIT UP jumped out to a 58-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout efforts from Josh Allen (44 points) and Mike Williams (26). Justin Herbert (281 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 16 Rush Yds) and Mason Crosby (3-3 FG, 54 long, 3-3 XP) led the charge for The Real McKoy in defeat. GIT UP (2-1) will look to build on their success against Caz *, while The Real McKoy (1-2) will meet Mushroom Capital in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  GIT UP   The Real McKoy

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 19 points, surrendering 361 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Jaguars, the Cardinals defense scored 24 points this week. They more-than-tripled their 7.45-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Cardinals defense ranks #73 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
The Arizona Cardinals defense

Top Player Comparison

GIT UP
Points
% of total points 151
1
Josh Allen
QB
44
27.29
29.1%
2
Mike Williams
WR
26
9.73
17.2%
3
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
24
7.45
15.9%
4
D'Andre Swift
RB
16
10.65
10.6%
The Real McKoy
Points
% of total points 125
1
Justin Herbert
QB
38
25.32
30.4%
2
Mason Crosby
K
16
7.56
12.8%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
16
11.4
12.8%
4
Najee Harris
RB
14
12.08
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the dust settled, GIT UP emerged with a 141-83 lead. Josh Allen had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass for GIT UP, while Mike Williams had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 43-yard catch. Justin Herbert made the highlight reel for The Real McKoy with a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Mason Crosby had a 54-yard field goal and a 51-yard field goal for The Real McKoy, who trailed 151-119 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  GIT UP   The Real McKoy

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. GIT UP scored more in this one (151) than their season average (119.67).
We heard scoring helps you win. The Real McKoy need some help then, averaging just 109.67 versus GIT UP's 119.67.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. GIT UP (2-1) have a better record than The Real McKoy (1-2).
The Real McKoy are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than GIT UP (2 vs 1).
By position, GIT UP have outscored The Real McKoy at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
GIT UP has a higher average scoring margin (6) than The Real McKoy this season (-19).
Don't worry The Real McKoy, 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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