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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Colt’s Not So Official Team
3-0 150.14
158.95
 
VS
proj
Daniel's Definitive Team
137.81 1-2
154.07

Colt’s Not So Official Team top Daniel's Definitive Team to remain undefeated, 150.14-137.81

Colt’s Not So Official Team won their third straight to open the season with a hard-fought win over Daniel's Definitive Team, coming out on top with a 150.14-137.81 victory. Colt’s Not So Official Team grabbed an early 1.00-point lead on Thursday. Daniel's Definitive Team bounced back to take the lead during the early round of games on Sunday, powered by the Cleveland Browns defense (26.5 points) and Lamar Jackson (25.15). Not to be deterred, Colt’s Not So Official Team rallied later that night, as George Kittle (13.4 points) put them back on top for good. Colt’s Not So Official Team (3-0) will look to notch another W against Bills' Mafia, while Daniel's Definitive Team (1-2) will face off against Giants Run The East in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Colt’s Not So Official Team   Daniel's Definitive Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Garrett (7 Tackles, 4.5 Sacks) scored 16.58 points in a 26-6 win over the Bears in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 6.69-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Garrett ranks #1 among fantasy DEs this season and will face the Vikings next week.
Myles Garrett

Top Player Comparison

Colt’s Not So Official Team
Points
% of total points 150.14
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
33.5
33.44
22.3%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
19.38
14.2
12.9%
3
Antonio Gibson
RB
18.23
13.08
12.1%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
17.18
17.29
11.4%
Daniel's Definitive Team
Points
% of total points 137.81
1
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
26.5
3.55
19.2%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
25.15
31.04
18.2%
3
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
15.13
11.78
11%
4
Mark Andrews
TE
13.63
9.93
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Daniel's Definitive Team became the proud owner of a 119.93-114.26 lead. For Colt’s Not So Official Team, Antonio Gibson had a 73-yard touchdown catch. Lamar Jackson teamed up with Mark Andrews for a 41-yard pass for Daniel's Definitive Team.

Points By Position

  Colt’s Not So Official Team   Daniel's Definitive Team

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Colt’s Not So Official Team scored less in this one (150.14) than their season average of 161.91.
Colt’s Not So Official Team are looking unstoppable, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Daniel's Definitive Team need some help then, averaging just 148.58 versus Colt’s Not So Official Team's 161.91.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Colt’s Not So Official Team (3-0) have a better record than Daniel's Definitive Team (1-2).
Even the computers think Colt’s Not So Official Team have better players. Their projected average points is higher (165.32) than Daniel's Definitive Team (155.4).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Daniel's Definitive Team has left more points on the bench this season (260.7) than Colt’s Not So Official Team (168.36).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Daniel's Definitive Team - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Colt’s Not So Official Team (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Colt’s Not So Official Team have outscored Daniel's Definitive Team at QB, RB, WR, K, and IDP this season.
Colt’s Not So Official Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 31 points, second-highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about Daniel's Definitive Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Colt’s Not So Official Team
Well, we do applaud the confidence this past week, Colt’s Not So Official Team. Fielding a player with negative points (the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense) while still getting the win... talk about arrogance. All we ask is to please limit those shenanigans to the early regular season. Try it in the postseason and we're toast.
Daniel's Definitive Team
Whoa now, talk about old-school ground n' pound: The starting backfield for Daniel's Definitive Team collectively recorded just a couple of targets this past week. Tell those quarterbacks to check down a little more often in Week 4!