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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
slim pikn'z
2-1 155
141.46
 
VS
proj
Headatitis
91 1-2
130.23

Headatitis succumb to slim pikn'z in 155-91 landslide

There's no way around it, Headatitis underperformed, at least based on projections, as slim pikn'z rolled to a 155-91 victory. There was very little drama in the matchup, as slim pikn'z earned a 47-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 39 points from Cole Beasley (11 Rec, 98 Rec Yds) and Alvin Kamara (89 Rush Yds, 29 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Lamar Jackson (287 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 58 Rush Yds) and George Kittle (7 Rec, 92 Rec Yds) led the way for Headatitis in the loss. slim pikn'z (2-1) will look to add to their success against Full Chubb, while Headatitis (1-2) will try to get back on track against Satan's Soldiers.

Matchup Timeline

  slim pikn'z   Headatitis

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Tucker (4-5 FG, 66 long, 1-1 XP) scored 17 points in a 19-17 win over the Lions in Week 3. He scored 79.9% more than his 9.45-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Tucker ranks #82 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Broncos next week.
Justin Tucker

Top Player Comparison

slim pikn'z
Points
% of total points 155
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
22
23.87
14.2%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
22
16.94
14.2%
3
Cole Beasley
WR
20
15.16
12.9%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
19
20.45
12.3%
Headatitis
Points
% of total points 91
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
23
28.29
25.3%
2
George Kittle
TE
16
13.95
17.6%
3
Javonte Williams
RB
14
10.25
15.4%
4
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
9
10.84
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was slim pikn'z who grabbed the lead, 79-32. For slim pikn'z, Justin Tucker had a 66-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal. Lamar Jackson made the highlight reel for Headatitis with a 41-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 47-yard pass and a 42-yard pass for slim pikn'z to contribute to a 155-86 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  slim pikn'z   Headatitis

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. slim pikn'z scored more in this matchup (155) than their season average (135.33).
We heard scoring helps you win. slim pikn'z are doing a better job of that, averaging 135.33 versus Headatitis's 120.33.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. slim pikn'z (2-1) have a better record than Headatitis (1-2).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Headatitis has left more points on the bench this season (139) than slim pikn'z (121).
slim pikn'z don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Headatitis (1 vs 0).
slim pikn'z should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Headatitis (1 vs 0).
By position, slim pikn'z have outscored Headatitis at WR, K, and DEF this season.
slim pikn'z has a higher average scoring margin (20) than Headatitis this season (-37).
The starters for slim pikn'z had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Headatitis (1).
Hey Headatitis, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

slim pikn'z
Whoa, slim pikn'z, have you been practicing any gymnastics recently? Not only did you win by 64 points, you also spring-boarded five spots to second place in the league standings!
Headatitis
We just took it easy so our guys could dominate in Week 4, right? The six starting offensive skill players on Headatitis (two WRs, two RBs, two TEs) combined to record 309 yards and just one touchdown this past week. The skill players on slim pikn'z stuffed the statsheet by logging 497 yards and five scores.