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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Cosby’s sleepers
2-1 115.78
113.37
 
VS
proj
hunter's Swell Team
114.62 1-2
107.83

Despite top scorer Jackson, hunter's Swell Team fall to Cosby’s sleepers in 115.78-114.62 battle

Lamar Jackson accumulated 43.42 points for hunter's Swell Team, the highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Cosby’s sleepers, who rallied to earn a 115.78-114.62 win. Cosby’s sleepers trailed 114.62-105.28 heading into Monday night, but the squad came back behind Tony Pollard (105 Rush Yds). Lamar Jackson (218 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 107 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and James Robinson (100 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 16 Rec Yds) were the leading scorers for hunter's Swell Team in the loss. Cosby’s sleepers (2-1) will look to maintain their momentum against Kyle's Victorious Team, while hunter's Swell Team (1-2) will match up against Carson’s Team in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Cosby’s sleepers   hunter's Swell Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 8 points, surrendering 240 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Commanders, the Eagles defense scored 19 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 8.38-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. The Eagles defense ranks #73 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

Cosby’s sleepers
Points
% of total points 115.78
1
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
19
8.38
16.4%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
18.08
26.1
15.6%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
17
13.75
14.7%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
15.9
13.85
13.7%
hunter's Swell Team
Points
% of total points 114.62
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
43.42
24.12
37.9%
2
James Robinson
RB
19.1
10.31
16.7%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
12.1
10.44
10.6%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
10.9
16.77
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Cosby’s sleepers had an 87.08-70.42 lead. For Cosby’s sleepers, Patrick Mahomes had a 53-yard pass. Nick Folk made the highlight reel for hunter's Swell Team with a 50-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
James Robinson had a 50-yard touchdown run for hunter's Swell Team, who trailed 105.28-104.92 after the late afternoon round of games.
Monday
Tony Pollard had a 46-yard run for Cosby’s sleepers during Monday Night Football, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Cosby’s sleepers   hunter's Swell Team

StatSmack

As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Cosby’s sleepers (2-1) have a better record than hunter's Swell Team (1-2).
Even the computers think Cosby’s sleepers have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (116.27) than hunter's Swell Team (110.39).
You can't win if you don't play. hunter's Swell Team has left more points on the bench this season (114.6) than Cosby’s sleepers (82.6).
Cosby’s sleepers have the clutch gene, with more close wins than hunter's Swell Team (1 vs 0).
By position, Cosby’s sleepers have outscored hunter's Swell Team at TE and DEF this season.
Hey hunter's Swell Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Cosby’s sleepers
Sure, we ultimately got the win, but there's not really any other way for us to spin this, Cosby’s sleepers; our starting quarterback was clearly overmatched by the opposition. Lamar Jackson went 18-of-29 for 218 yards and four touchdowns for hunter's Swell Team, and all Patrick Mahomes could manage through the air was 262 yards and one passing TD. Let's bounce back with a big statement in Week 4!
hunter's Swell Team
Keep your head held high, hunter's Swell Team! You can rest easy knowing that your generosity this week didn't go unnoticed. It takes a true winner to help someone like Cosby’s sleepers succeed... and when the time comes, perhaps they'll do you a solid and return the favor.