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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
hunter's Notable Team
2-1 88.86
111.96
 
VS
proj
Kyle's Victorious Team
88.62 0-3
112.21

hunter's Notable Team hand Kyle's Victorious Team third straight loss in 88.86-88.62 nailbiter

hunter's Notable Team narrowly earned an 88.86-88.62 victory to hand Kyle's Victorious Team their third consecutive loss to open the season. Kyle's Victorious Team had a chance to come from behind late afternoon on Sunday, but they fell short. hunter's Notable Team led 70.70-77.12 after the early action and held on for the win despite 7.5 points from Zach Ertz on Sunday afternoon for Kyle's Victorious Team. hunter's Notable Team were led by Mark Andrews (24.9 points) and Diontae Johnson (12.4). hunter's Notable Team (2-1) will look to keep it rolling against Beats By Ray, while Kyle's Victorious Team (0-3) try to generate some positive momentum against Cosby’s sleepers.

Matchup Timeline

  hunter's Notable Team   Kyle's Victorious Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Andrews (8 Rec, 89 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 24.9 points in a 37-26 win over the Patriots in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 12.27-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Andrews ranks #20 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Mark Andrews

Top Player Comparison

hunter's Notable Team
Points
% of total points 88.86
1
Mark Andrews
TE
24.9
12.27
28%
2
Diontae Johnson
WR
12.4
10.98
14%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
10.6
16.89
11.9%
4
Matthew Stafford
QB
10.16
20.46
11.4%
Kyle's Victorious Team
Points
% of total points 88.62
1
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
20
9.73
22.6%
2
Jameis Winston
QB
15.62
19.44
17.6%
3
Terry McLaurin
WR
13.2
10.68
14.9%
4
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
9.7
16.19
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jameis Winston had a 49-yard pass and a 48-yard pass for Kyle's Victorious Team, while Terry McLaurin had a 45-yard catch, helping Kyle's Victorious Team to a 77.12-70.70 lead.

Points By Position

  hunter's Notable Team   Kyle's Victorious Team

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. hunter's Notable Team scored less in this one (88.86) than their season average of 112.25.
Kyle's Victorious Team are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Kyle's Victorious Team need some help then, averaging just 86.31 versus hunter's Notable Team's 112.25.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. hunter's Notable Team (2-1) have a better record than Kyle's Victorious Team (0-3).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. hunter's Notable Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (97.2) than Kyle's Victorious Team (115.16).
hunter's Notable Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Kyle's Victorious Team (1 vs 0).
hunter's Notable Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Kyle's Victorious Team (1 vs 0).
hunter's Notable Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Kyle's Victorious Team (2 vs 0).
hunter's Notable Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Kyle's Victorious Team (13 vs 9).
By position, hunter's Notable Team have outscored Kyle's Victorious Team at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
There's not much good to say about Kyle's Victorious Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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