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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
west36fan's Team
1-2 102.04
112.34
 
VS
proj
Royal Pita
97.32 1-2
110.18

Royal Pita fall short of expectations, lose to west36fan's Team in 102.04-97.32 squeaker

There's no easy way to say it, Royal Pita didn't do their job, at least based on projections, as west36fan's Team squeaked by for a 102.04-97.32 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as west36fan's Team led 99.24-71.20 heading into Monday night. Royal Pita came roaring back behind Dak Prescott (238 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs). west36fan's Team were led by Justin Herbert (38.84 points) and Saquon Barkley (15.4). west36fan's Team (1-2) will look to maintain their winning ways against READING BLITZ, while Royal Pita (1-2) will meet Eponas in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  west36fan's Team   Royal Pita

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 281 yards and 4 touchdowns and running for 16 yards against the Chiefs, Herbert scored 38.84 points this week. He scored 49.8% more than his 25.92-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Herbert ranks #16 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
Justin Herbert

Top Player Comparison

west36fan's Team
Points
% of total points 102.04
1
Justin Herbert
QB
38.84
25.92
38.1%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
15.4
14.78
15.1%
3
DJ Moore
WR
12.5
10.53
12.3%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
8.4
14.28
8.2%
Royal Pita
Points
% of total points 97.32
1
Dak Prescott
QB
26.12
28.72
26.8%
2
Justin Tucker
K
17
10.2
17.5%
3
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
17
7.28
17.5%
4
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
14.9
11.21
15.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was west36fan's Team who took the lead, 87.84-44.10. For west36fan's Team, Justin Herbert had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass. Justin Tucker made the highlight reel for Royal Pita with a 66-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal.
Monday
Dak Prescott had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Royal Pita.

Points By Position

  west36fan's Team   Royal Pita

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. west36fan's Team scored more points in this matchup (102.04) than their season average (92.15).
By position, west36fan's Team have outscored Royal Pita at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Don't worry Royal Pita, 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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