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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
chiefsandchong
2-1 147.4
135.34
 
VS
proj
Braavosi Dolphins
141.56 0-3
125.61

chiefsandchong hand Braavosi Dolphins third consecutive loss, 147.40-141.56

chiefsandchong emerged victorious with a 147.40-141.56 victory to hand Braavosi Dolphins their third straight loss to open the season. Braavosi Dolphins took a 13.70-point lead on Thursday, but chiefsandchong held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Tom Brady, who passed for 432 yards , ran for 14 yards and scored 2 touchdowns for 32.68 points, and Kirk Cousins, who passed for 323 yards and 3 touchdowns (27.12 points). The Cleveland Browns defense (6 Pts Allowed, 47 Yds Allowed) and Ryan Tannehill (197 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 56 Rush Yds) carried the flag for Braavosi Dolphins in the loss. chiefsandchong (2-1) will look to keep it rolling against Jolly Dwarfs, while Braavosi Dolphins (0-3) will meet Elena Delle Donne. in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  chiefsandchong   Braavosi Dolphins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 104 yards against the Jaguars, Kirk registered 12.4 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 6.19-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Kirk ranks #47 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
Christian Kirk

Top Player Comparison

chiefsandchong
Points
% of total points 147.4
1
Tom Brady
QB
32.68
21.09
22.2%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
27.12
19.27
18.4%
3
Antonio Gibson
RB
16.4
12.61
11.1%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
15.6
15.23
10.6%
Braavosi Dolphins
Points
% of total points 141.56
1
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
24
14.49
17%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
21.48
19.74
15.2%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
16.7
13.22
11.8%
4
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
14.68
16.67
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Braavosi Dolphins owned a 108.18-66.50 lead. For chiefsandchong, Antonio Gibson had a 73-yard touchdown catch. Mark Andrews made the highlight reel for Braavosi Dolphins with a 41-yard catch.

Points By Position

  chiefsandchong   Braavosi Dolphins

StatSmack

Braavosi Dolphins are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. chiefsandchong are doing a better job of that, averaging 149.13 versus Braavosi Dolphins's 129.51.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" chiefsandchong (2-1) have a better record than Braavosi Dolphins (0-3).
chiefsandchong should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Braavosi Dolphins (2 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Braavosi Dolphins - they’ve made more transactions (2) than chiefsandchong (1) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, chiefsandchong have outscored Braavosi Dolphins at QB, RB, and TE this season.
chiefsandchong has a higher average scoring margin (1) than Braavosi Dolphins this season (-24).
Hey Braavosi Dolphins, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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