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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Chubby Kupp
2-1 103.08
109.2
 
VS
proj
Quon Solo
102.7 1-2
110.4

Despite top scorer Hurts, Quon Solo fall to Chubby Kupp in 103.08-102.70 squeaker

Quon Solo had the No. 1 scorer in the matchup with QB Jalen Hurts accumulating 27.6 points, the second-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Chubby Kupp, who squeaked by for a 103.08-102.70 win. Quon Solo had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Chubby Kupp led 89.08-71.60 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 31.1 points from Saquon Barkley and Tony Pollard on Monday night for Quon Solo. Chubby Kupp were led by Nick Chubb (17.3 points) and Christian Kirk (16.2). Chubby Kupp (2-1) will look to maintain their winning ways against David's Fascinating Team, while Quon Solo (1-2) attempt to right the ship against bigearv14's Fabulous Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Chubby Kupp   Quon Solo

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kirk scored 55.9% more than his 10.39-point projection with 16.2 points against the Chargers in Week 3. He caught 6 passes for 72 yards and a touchdown in the 38-10 win. Kirk ranks #21 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
Christian Kirk

Top Player Comparison

Chubby Kupp
Points
% of total points 103.08
1
Nick Chubb
RB
17.3
14.07
16.8%
2
Christian Kirk
WR
16.2
10.39
15.7%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
15.1
10.88
14.6%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
14.4
18.16
14%
Quon Solo
Points
% of total points 102.7
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
27.6
25.51
26.9%
2
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
21.8
12.17
21.2%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
20.6
16.87
20.1%
4
Kyle Pitts
TE
11.2
8.94
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jalen Hurts had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Quon Solo, who trailed 36.90-30.50 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after all was said and done, Chubby Kupp boasted an 89.08-71.60 lead. Justin Herbert had a 54-yard pass and a 45-yard pass for Chubby Kupp, while Cooper Kupp had a 20-yard touchdown run. Cordarrelle Patterson made the highlight reel for Quon Solo with a 40-yard run.
Monday
Saquon Barkley had a 36-yard touchdown run for Quon Solo, while Tony Pollard had a 46-yard run.

Points By Position

  Chubby Kupp   Quon Solo

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Chubby Kupp scored less in this one (103.08) than their season average of 110.07.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Chubby Kupp (2-1) have a better record than Quon Solo (1-2).
You can't win if you don't play. Chubby Kupp has left fewer points on the bench this season (95.9) than Quon Solo (182.68).
Chubby Kupp have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Quon Solo (1 vs 0).
By position, Chubby Kupp have outscored Quon Solo at WR this season.
Chubby Kupp don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 26 points, highest in the league.
Hey Quon Solo, 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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