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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Rodents of Unusual Size
3-0 106.96
121.2
 
VS
proj
The Pollard Express
86.84 0-3
111.34

Rodents of Unusual Size defeat The Pollard Express to remain unbeaten, 106.96-86.84

Rodents of Unusual Size won their third game in a row to open the season with a hard-fought win over The Pollard Express, securing a 106.96-86.84 victory. Rodents of Unusual Size never trailed in this one after nabbing a 17.30-point lead on Thursday behind Nick Chubb. Christian Kirk (16.2 points) and Courtland Sutton (13.7) carried the flag for The Pollard Express in the loss. Rodents of Unusual Size (3-0) will look to earn another win against Dude Love 3.6, while The Pollard Express (0-3) will try to get back on track against David Free W.

Matchup Timeline

  Rodents of Unusual Size   The Pollard Express

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 16 points, the Broncos defense more-than-doubled their 6.48-point projection in an 11-10 win over the 49ers. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 267 yards, and forced 3 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Rodents of Unusual Size this week. Next week, the Broncos will battle the Raiders.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

Rodents of Unusual Size
Points
% of total points 106.96
1
Nick Chubb
RB
17.3
14.07
16.2%
2
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
16
6.48
15%
3
Kyler Murray
QB
13.36
21.67
12.5%
4
Jaylen Waddle
WR
13.1
14.45
12.2%
The Pollard Express
Points
% of total points 86.84
1
Christian Kirk
WR
16.2
10.38
18.7%
2
Courtland Sutton
WR
13.7
11.96
15.8%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
12.5
17.24
14.4%
4
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
11.44
19.59
13.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Rodents of Unusual Size had a 60.10-34.44 lead. Jaylen Waddle had a 45-yard catch for Rodents of Unusual Size, while Dallas Goedert had a 23-yard touchdown catch. Tua Tagovailoa made the highlight reel for The Pollard Express with a 45-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Brandon McManus had a 55-yard field goal for The Pollard Express, who trailed 106.96-76.84 after the Sunday night game.

Points By Position

  Rodents of Unusual Size   The Pollard Express

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Rodents of Unusual Size scored less in this one (106.96) than their season average of 125.42.
Get on their level! The Pollard Express have lost their last three weeks, while Rodents of Unusual Size have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. The Pollard Express need some help then, averaging just 92.37 versus Rodents of Unusual Size's 125.42.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Rodents of Unusual Size (3-0) have a better record than The Pollard Express (0-3).
Even the computers think Rodents of Unusual Size have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (122.38) than The Pollard Express (111.26).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. The Pollard Express has left more points on the bench this season (179.78) than Rodents of Unusual Size (150.92).
Rodents of Unusual Size should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than The Pollard Express (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of The Pollard Express - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Rodents of Unusual Size (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Rodents of Unusual Size have outscored The Pollard Express at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Rodents of Unusual Size don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Rodents of Unusual Size had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for The Pollard Express (2).
Don't worry The Pollard Express, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

The Pollard Express
Looking ahead to Week 4, The Pollard Express (0-3, last-place) will square off against David Free W (2-1, third-place). The Pollard Express are ranked last in scoring after three weeks (92.37 points per game), while David Free W have recorded the third-highest point total in Yahoo Winner 1182576 league.
Rodents of Unusual Size
Rodents of Unusual Size (3-0) will take on Dude Love 3.6 (2-1) in a Week 4 matchup that'll feature teams separated by just a game in the standings. After three weeks of action, Rodents of Unusual Size have accumulated the most points in the league. Dude Love 3.6 (and their 106.03 points per game) are ranked fifth.