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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Kansas Hawkeyes
2-1 118
142.84
 
VS
proj
FearsomeFoursome
70 0-3
87.44

Kansas Hawkeyes hand FearsomeFoursome third straight loss, 118-70

Kansas Hawkeyes earned a 118-70 victory to hand FearsomeFoursome their third straight loss to open the season. Kansas Hawkeyes never trailed in this one after grabbing an 8-point lead on Thursday behind DJ Moore (12 points). Jalen Hurts (326 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 35 Rush Yds) and Davante Adams (12 Rec, 132 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for FearsomeFoursome in the loss. Kansas Hawkeyes (2-1) will look to add to their success against TC's Goon Squad, while FearsomeFoursome (0-3) take on Zach Attack in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Kansas Hawkeyes   FearsomeFoursome

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 358 yards and 4 touchdowns against the Football Team, Allen registered 37 points this week. He scored 54% more than his 24.02-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Allen ranks #9 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
Josh Allen

Top Player Comparison

Kansas Hawkeyes
Points
% of total points 118
1
Josh Allen
QB
37
24.02
31.4%
2
DJ Moore
WR
12
10.48
10.2%
3
Lavonte David
LB
12
14.94
10.2%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
10
12.59
8.5%
FearsomeFoursome
Points
% of total points 70
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
19
22.53
27.1%
2
Davante Adams
WR
19
13.29
27.1%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
16
11.4
22.9%
4
David Montgomery
RB
5
11.45
7.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Josh Allen had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass for Kansas Hawkeyes to contribute to a 95-24 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Jason Myers had a 53-yard field goal for Kansas Hawkeyes, contributing to a 118-28 lead for the team.
Monday
Jalen Hurts had a 41-yard pass for FearsomeFoursome.

Points By Position

  Kansas Hawkeyes   FearsomeFoursome

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Kansas Hawkeyes scored fewer points in this one (118) than their season average of 136.
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're FearsomeFoursome. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Kansas Hawkeyes are doing a better job of that, averaging 136 versus FearsomeFoursome's 82.67.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Kansas Hawkeyes (2-1) have a better record than FearsomeFoursome (0-3).
Even the machines think Kansas Hawkeyes have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (145.84) than FearsomeFoursome (90.33).
Kansas Hawkeyes don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than FearsomeFoursome (1 vs 0).
By position, Kansas Hawkeyes have outscored FearsomeFoursome at QB, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Kansas Hawkeyes don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 29 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Kansas Hawkeyes had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for FearsomeFoursome (1).
There's not much good to say about FearsomeFoursome this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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