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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Bills Mafia
2-1 182.1
165.79
 
VS
proj
G.O.A.T Status
122.42 1-2
144.27

G.O.A.T Status fall to Bills Mafia in 182.10-122.42 rout

There's no easy way to say it, G.O.A.T Status underperformed, at least compared to projections, as Bills Mafia cruised to a 182.10-122.42 victory. G.O.A.T Status grabbed a 3.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Bills Mafia after that. They were led by Mark Andrews (8 Rec, 89 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Joe Burrow (275 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs). Derek Carr (303 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 17 Rush Yds) and Chase Edmonds (21 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) carried the flag for G.O.A.T Status in the loss. Bills Mafia (2-1) will look to maintain their winning ways against GOOD FELLAS HenryHill, while G.O.A.T Status (1-2) attempt to get some positive momentum against Megatron’s Minions.

Matchup Timeline

  Bills Mafia   G.O.A.T Status

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Andrews more-than-doubled his 12.27-point projection with 24.9 points against the Patriots in Week 3. He caught 8 passes for 89 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 37-26 win. Andrews ranks #20 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Mark Andrews

Top Player Comparison

Bills Mafia
Points
% of total points 182.1
1
Mark Andrews
TE
24.9
12.27
13.7%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
23
21.69
12.6%
3
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
21.8
12.17
12%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
18.7
12.52
10.3%
G.O.A.T Status
Points
% of total points 122.42
1
Derek Carr
QB
20.82
18.61
17%
2
Chase Edmonds
RB
15.2
10.19
12.4%
3
Courtland Sutton
WR
13.7
11.96
11.2%
4
Joshua Palmer
WR
12.9
8.11
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Bills Mafia emerged with a 100.80-46.42 lead. For Bills Mafia, Joe Burrow had a 56-yard touchdown pass. Derek Carr made the highlight reel for G.O.A.T Status with a 48-yard pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Bills Mafia had a 152.00-79.62 lead. For Bills Mafia, Cordarrelle Patterson had a 40-yard run. Joshua Palmer made the highlight reel for G.O.A.T Status with a 45-yard catch.
Monday
Tony Pollard had a 46-yard run for G.O.A.T Status.

Points By Position

  Bills Mafia   G.O.A.T Status

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Bills Mafia scored more points in this matchup (182.1) than their season average (160.03).
We heard scoring helps you win. Bills Mafia are doing a better job of that, averaging 160.03 versus G.O.A.T Status's 137.58.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Bills Mafia (2-1) have a better record than G.O.A.T Status (1-2).
Even the machines think Bills Mafia have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (166.84) than G.O.A.T Status (150.54).
By position, Bills Mafia have outscored G.O.A.T Status at QB, RB, TE, and IDP this season.
Bills Mafia has a higher average scoring margin (12) than G.O.A.T Status this season (-6).
Don't worry G.O.A.T Status, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Bills Mafia
Yo, Bills Mafia, you really made a statement to the rest of the league with this dominant effort. Not only did you win by 59.68 points, you also jumped up two spots in the league standings!
G.O.A.T Status
Fortunately, G.O.A.T Status, Week 3's problem isn't exactly advanced calculus. Going with Aidan Hutchinson in a tough fantasy matchup... let's just put this behind us and move on?