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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Can you Diggs it
2-1 146
138.5
 
VS
proj
Kevin Shea's Team
131 1-2
126.96

Unable to overcome starter's goose egg, Kevin Shea's Team fall to Can you Diggs it, 146-131

Impeded by a 0-point performance from the Kansas City Chiefs defense, Kevin Shea's Team were unable to overcome Can you Diggs it, which secured a 146-131 win. Kevin Shea's Team took a 3-point lead on Thursday, but Can you Diggs it held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Matthew Stafford (343 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Kenny Moore II (7 Tackles, 1 Int). Tom Brady (27 points) and Mike Williams (27) did everything they could for Kevin Shea's Team in the loss. Can you Diggs it (2-1) will look to maintain their winning ways against #Unlucky13, while Kevin Shea's Team (1-2) attempt to right the ship against RJ Machismo.

Matchup Timeline

  Can you Diggs it   Kevin Shea's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Robinson scored 82.8% more than his 9.3-point projection with 17 points against the Cardinals in Week 3. He racked up 134 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown in the 31-19 loss. Robinson ranks #75 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bengals next week.
James Robinson

Top Player Comparison

Can you Diggs it
Points
% of total points 146
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
32
20.2
21.9%
2
Kenny Moore II
CB
19
11
13%
3
James Robinson
RB
17
9.3
11.6%
4
Saquon Barkley
RB
15
14.61
10.3%
Kevin Shea's Team
Points
% of total points 131
1
Tom Brady
QB
27
22.55
20.6%
2
Mike Williams
WR
27
10.13
20.6%
3
Myles Garrett
DE
22
10.21
16.8%
4
Justin Jefferson
WR
17
12.28
13%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Can you Diggs it became the proud owner of a 103-72 lead. For Can you Diggs it, Mark Andrews had a 41-yard catch. Mike Williams made the highlight reel for Kevin Shea's Team with a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 43-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Can you Diggs it who claimed the lead, 146-131. For Can you Diggs it, Matthew Stafford had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass. Jason Sanders made the highlight reel for Kevin Shea's Team with a 50-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Can you Diggs it   Kevin Shea's Team

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Can you Diggs it scored more in this one (146) than their season average (133.67).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Can you Diggs it (2-1) have a better record than Kevin Shea's Team (1-2).
Even the computers think Can you Diggs it have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (140.73) than Kevin Shea's Team (131.82).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Kevin Shea's Team has left more points on the bench this season (184) than Can you Diggs it (82).
Kevin Shea's Team have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than Can you Diggs it (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Can you Diggs it have outscored Kevin Shea's Team at RB, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Can you Diggs it has a higher average scoring margin (8) than Kevin Shea's Team this season (3).
Don't worry Kevin Shea's Team, 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

Kevin Shea's Team
Things won't exactly get any easier for ninth-place Kevin Shea's Team, because they now get the distinct privilege of facing first-place (and undefeated) RJ Machismo next week. With three weeks of action now behind us, Kevin Shea's Team are ranked third in points scored (133 points per game), while RJ Machismo have registered the league's fourth-highest point total.
Can you Diggs it
Two squads with identical 2-1 records, Can you Diggs it and #Unlucky13 will each vie for their third win next week in an early-season matchup. Something's got to give, as both teams have logged two straight wins. With three matchups now behind us, Can you Diggs it have tallied the second-most points in the league while #Unlucky13 (130 PPG) are ranked fifth.