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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Mucus Revenge
1-2 167.7
185.5
 
VS
proj
The Alibi Room
133.2 1-2
162.2

The Alibi Room succumb to Mucus Revenge, 167.7-133.2

There's no sugarcoating it, The Alibi Room underperformed, at least compared to projections, as Mucus Revenge secured a 167.7-133.2 victory. The Alibi Room earned an 18.6-point lead on Thursday, but Mucus Revenge held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Austin Ekeler, who racked up 107 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass for 28.2 points, and Justin Jefferson, who caught 9 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown (26.8 points). Ezekiel Elliott (36.1 points) and Antonio Gibson (23.5) carried the flag for The Alibi Room in the loss. Mucus Revenge (1-2) will look to sustain their winning ways against Ditka Naybox, while The Alibi Room (1-2) will take on Lambeau Leapers in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Mucus Revenge   The Alibi Room

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 26 points and 418 yards against the Browns, the Bears defense registered 18 points this week. They scored 80.5% more than their 9.97-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. The Bears defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Lions next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Mucus Revenge
Points
% of total points 167.7
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
28.2
23.91
16.8%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
26.8
18.15
16%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
22.1
30
13.2%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
19.8
16.66
11.8%
The Alibi Room
Points
% of total points 133.2
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
36.1
24.52
27.1%
2
Antonio Gibson
RB
23.5
21.72
17.6%
3
DJ Moore
WR
20.4
16.61
15.3%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
19.4
24.14
14.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Antonio Gibson had a 73-yard touchdown catch for The Alibi Room, who trailed 71.8-66.6 after the early action.
Monday
Dak Prescott had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Mucus Revenge on Monday night en route to the win for the team.

Points By Position

  Mucus Revenge   The Alibi Room

StatSmack

You won't win many matchups if you don't play. The Alibi Room has left more points on the bench this season (171.7) than Mucus Revenge (112.25).
Mucus Revenge don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than The Alibi Room (0 vs 1).
By position, Mucus Revenge have outscored The Alibi Room at TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Mucus Revenge has a higher average scoring margin (2) than The Alibi Room this season (-4).
Hey The Alibi Room, 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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