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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
GREEN BAY PACKERS
1-2 141.34
107.94
 
VS
proj
JWE25
135.72 1-2
121.54

GREEN BAY PACKERS beat projections, come back to knock off JWE25, 141.34-135.72

Both teams showed up and outperformed their projected point totals, but GREEN BAY PACKERS knocked off JWE25. Predicted to fall short by a score of 121.54-107.94, GREEN BAY PACKERS rallied to earn a 141.34-135.72 win over JWE25. After trailing 130.72-116.24 heading into Monday night, GREEN BAY PACKERS roared back behind Ezekiel Elliott, who racked up 116 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 25.1 points. Josh Allen (358 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Mike Williams (7 Rec, 122 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) were the leaders for JWE25 in the loss. GREEN BAY PACKERS (1-2) will look to keep it rolling against The Shootist, while JWE25 (1-2) will take on Snapple Fan267 in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  GREEN BAY PACKERS   JWE25

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cardinals defense (19 Pts Allowed, 361 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 21 points against the Jaguars in Week 3. They more-than-doubled their 7.45-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Cardinals defense ranks #73 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
The Arizona Cardinals defense

Top Player Comparison

GREEN BAY PACKERS
Points
% of total points 141.34
1
Davante Adams
WR
25.2
16.89
17.8%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
25.1
15.39
17.8%
3
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
21
7.45
14.9%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
18.54
20.32
13.1%
JWE25
Points
% of total points 135.72
1
Josh Allen
QB
37.22
24.36
27.4%
2
Mike Williams
WR
29.7
12.78
21.9%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
18.4
16.79
13.6%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
16.6
13.39
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Josh Allen had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass for JWE25, while Mike Williams had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 43-yard catch, contributing to a 106.42-49.90 lead for JWE25.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 47-yard pass and a 42-yard pass for GREEN BAY PACKERS, who trailed 130.72-116.24 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  GREEN BAY PACKERS   JWE25

StatSmack

GREEN BAY PACKERS must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (141.34) than their season average (107.32).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. GREEN BAY PACKERS has left fewer points on the bench this season (184.3) than JWE25 (213.48).
GREEN BAY PACKERS see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than JWE25 (0).
By position, GREEN BAY PACKERS have outscored JWE25 at RB and TE this season.
Hey JWE25, 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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