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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Drones
3-0 104
89.34
 
VS
proj
Assimilate THIS
81.5 1-2
84.95

Drones top Assimilate THIS for second time in 104.0-81.5 drubbing

Drones got the best of Assimilate THIS for the second time this season to stay unblemished, cruising to a 104.0-81.5 victory. Drones got out to a 5.0-point lead on Thursday behind the Pittsburgh Steelers defense and never relinquished it. The Green Bay Packers defense (18 points) and Jalen Hurts (12.5) carried the flag for Assimilate THIS in the loss. Drones (3-0) will look to sustain their momentum against Gritz Blitz, while Assimilate THIS (1-2) try to get back on track against KayCee Chiefs.

Matchup Timeline

  Drones   Assimilate THIS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Smith (8 Rec, 169 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 16 points in a 24-8 win over the Commanders in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 6.15-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Smith ranks #60 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
DeVonta Smith

Top Player Comparison

Drones
Points
% of total points 104
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
22
9.14
21.2%
2
DeVonta Smith
WR
16
6.15
15.4%
3
Nick Bolton
LB
12
5.32
11.5%
4
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
11
6.37
10.6%
Assimilate THIS
Points
% of total points 81.5
1
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
18
10.76
22.1%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
12.5
10.85
15.3%
3
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
9
9.01
11%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
9
6.09
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Drones boasted a 98.0-32.5 lead. DeVonta Smith had a 45-yard catch and a 44-yard catch for Drones, while Jaylen Waddle had a 45-yard catch. Jalen Hurts made the highlight reel for Assimilate THIS with a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Robbie Gould had a 51-yard field goal for Drones, contributing to a 104.0-72.5 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Drones   Assimilate THIS

StatSmack

Drones are on fire, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Assimilate THIS need some help then, averaging just 88.67 versus Drones's 96.67.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Drones (3-0) have a better record than Assimilate THIS (1-2).
Drones should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Assimilate THIS (2 vs 1).
By position, Drones have outscored Assimilate THIS at QB, RB, and IDP this season.
Drones don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 12 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Assimilate THIS, 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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