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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Rhodes to LA
2-1 152.56
152.58
 
VS
proj
Mike Dempsey
146.8 1-2
157.2

Despite top scorer Harris, Mike Dempsey fall to Rhodes to LA, 152.56-146.80

Mike Dempsey had the premier scorer in the matchup with RB Najee Harris racking up 28.2 points, the eighth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Rhodes to LA, who rallied to earn a 152.56-146.80 win. Rhodes to LA trailed 146.80-125.26 heading into Sunday night, but the unit came storming back behind George Kittle (17.1 points) and Deebo Samuel (10.2). Najee Harris (28.2 points) and Kareem Hunt (27.5) led the charge for Mike Dempsey in the loss. Rhodes to LA (2-1) will look to build on their success against 867-5309, while Mike Dempsey (1-2) will attempt to right the ship against Jamey's Legendary Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Rhodes to LA   Mike Dempsey

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Stafford scored 44.2% more than his 20.47-point projection with 29.52 points against the Buccaneers in Week 3. He passed for 343 yards and 4 touchdowns in the 34-24 win. Stafford ranks #8 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
Matthew Stafford

Top Player Comparison

Rhodes to LA
Points
% of total points 152.56
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
29.52
20.47
19.3%
2
Chris Godwin
WR
19.6
16.39
12.8%
3
Chase Claypool
WR
18.6
15.25
12.2%
4
Antonio Gibson
RB
17.4
14.75
11.4%
Mike Dempsey
Points
% of total points 146.8
1
Najee Harris
RB
28.2
17.73
19.2%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
27.5
11.71
18.7%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
24.9
25.29
17%
4
Mark Andrews
TE
15.9
13.12
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Mike Dempsey emerged with a 122.00-67.44 lead. For Rhodes to LA, Antonio Gibson had a 73-yard touchdown catch. Kareem Hunt had a 29-yard touchdown run for Mike Dempsey, while Mark Andrews had a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Matthew Stafford had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for Rhodes to LA, who trailed 146.80-125.26 after the late afternoon games.

Points By Position

  Rhodes to LA   Mike Dempsey

StatSmack

As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Rhodes to LA (2-1) have a better record than Mike Dempsey (1-2).
You can't win if you don't play. Rhodes to LA has left fewer points on the bench this season (160.6) than Mike Dempsey (314.94).
Rhodes to LA don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Mike Dempsey (0 vs 1).
By position, Rhodes to LA have outscored Mike Dempsey at WR this season.
The starters for Rhodes to LA had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Mike Dempsey (2).
Hey Mike Dempsey, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Mike Dempsey
A pair of squads with matching 1-2 records, fifth-place Mike Dempsey are set to face eighth-place Jamey's Legendary Team in Week 4. Now three weeks into the season, Mike Dempsey are ranked third in points scored (153.33 points per game), while Jamey's Legendary Team have posted the seventh-highest point total in Sports Illustrated league.
Rhodes to LA
In a matchup between teams separated by just a game in the standings, Rhodes to LA (2-1) will square off against 867-5309 (3-0) in Week 4. After three weeks of action, Rhodes to LA are ranked fifth in points scored, while 867-5309 have posted the league's second-highest point total.