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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
727
2-1 234.85
283.85
 
VS
proj
Splendid
221.4 0-3
170.05

727 hand Splendid third consecutive loss, 234.85-221.40

727 earned a 234.85-221.40 victory to hand Splendid their third consecutive loss to open the season. 727 leapt out to a 116.55-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive performances from Josh Allen (400 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 47 Rush Yds) and Pete Werner (11 Tackles) and never looked back. Trevor Lawrence (41.9 points) and Marquise Brown (34.3) did their part for Splendid in the loss. 727 improve to 2-1 on the season, while Splendid fall to 0-3.

Matchup Timeline

  727   Splendid

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Panthers in Week 3, Werner made 11 tackles. In doing so, he put up 19.5 points to scored 45.7% higher than his 13.38-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on 727 this week. Next week, Werner will face the Vikings.
Pete Werner

Top Player Comparison

727
Points
% of total points 234.85
1
Josh Allen
QB
45.95
42.26
19.6%
2
Pete Werner
LB
19.5
13.38
8.3%
3
Jonathan Owens
S
19.5
13.56
8.3%
4
Deebo Samuel
WR
18.9
20.77
8%
Splendid
Points
% of total points 221.4
1
Trevor Lawrence
QB
41.9
24.88
18.9%
2
Marquise Brown
WR
34.3
14.31
15.5%
3
Melvin Gordon III
RB
20.95
11.96
9.5%
4
Diontae Johnson
WR
20
16.57
9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 53-yard catch for Splendid, who trailed 174.70-58.15 after the early round of games.

Points By Position

  727   Splendid

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. 727 scored fewer points in this one (234.85) than their season average of 251.92.
Splendid would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Splendid need some help then, averaging just 194.07 versus 727's 251.92.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" 727 (2-1) have a better record than Splendid (0-3).
Even the machines think 727 have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (275.92) than Splendid (184.38).
By position, 727 have outscored Splendid at QB, RB, TE, and IDP this season.
727 has a higher average scoring margin (11) than Splendid this season (-78).
Don't worry Splendid, 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

727
So what if your team ultimately took a step back in the standings this past week... the important thing here is that you got the W. Remain laser-focused like this and good things will continue to follow.
Splendid
The problem in Week 3 isn't exactly rocket science, Splendid. Going with Kingsley Enagbare and Trey Sermon in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to move forward with a full deck of cards next time.