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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Hollick Kenyon Bills
2-1 112.18
133.01
 
VS
proj
Kenny's Pickett Fence
99.78 1-2
104.85

Back-and-forth battle ends with Hollick Kenyon Bills coming back to top Kenny's Pickett Fence, 112.18-99.78

What a thriller! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Hollick Kenyon Bills earned a come-from-behind win over Kenny's Pickett Fence, rallying to earn a 112.18-99.78 victory. Hollick Kenyon Bills trailed 99.78-91.58 heading into Monday night, but the squad roared back behind Saquon Barkley, who racked up 126 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 20.6 points. Cordarrelle Patterson (21.8 points) and Mitch Trubisky (14.98) were the leading performers for Kenny's Pickett Fence in the loss. Hollick Kenyon Bills (2-1) will look to sustain their winning ways against JJettas griddy, while Kenny's Pickett Fence (1-2) will attempt to right the ship against VIKES.

Matchup Timeline

  Hollick Kenyon Bills   Kenny's Pickett Fence

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 27-12 win over the Jets, the Bengals defense scored 16 points to nearly double their 8.14-point projection. They allowed only 12 points, surrendered 328 yards, and forced 4 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Hollick Kenyon Bills this week. In Week 4, the Bengals will go up against the Dolphins.
The Cincinnati Bengals defense

Top Player Comparison

Hollick Kenyon Bills
Points
% of total points 112.18
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
20.6
16.87
18.4%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
19.08
28.48
17%
3
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
16
8.14
14.3%
4
Jaylen Waddle
WR
13.1
14.45
11.7%
Kenny's Pickett Fence
Points
% of total points 99.78
1
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
21.8
12.17
21.8%
2
Mitch Trubisky
QB
14.98
15.32
15%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
12.2
10.21
12.2%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
12.1
10.44
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Hollick Kenyon Bills owned a 67.88-45.58 lead. Patrick Mahomes had a 53-yard pass for Hollick Kenyon Bills, while Jaylen Waddle had a 45-yard catch. Justin Tucker made the highlight reel for Kenny's Pickett Fence with a 56-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Cordarrelle Patterson had a 40-yard run for Kenny's Pickett Fence to contribute to a 97.08-91.58 lead for the team.
Monday
Saquon Barkley had a 36-yard touchdown run for Hollick Kenyon Bills on Monday night, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Hollick Kenyon Bills   Kenny's Pickett Fence

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Hollick Kenyon Bills scored less in this one (112.18) than their season average of 123.46.
We heard scoring helps you win. Hollick Kenyon Bills are doing a better job of that, averaging 123.46 versus Kenny's Pickett Fence's 98.12.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Hollick Kenyon Bills (2-1) have a better record than Kenny's Pickett Fence (1-2).
Even the machines think Hollick Kenyon Bills have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (136.42) than Kenny's Pickett Fence (107.99).
Hollick Kenyon Bills don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Kenny's Pickett Fence (1 vs 0).
Hollick Kenyon Bills should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Kenny's Pickett Fence (1 vs 0).
By position, Hollick Kenyon Bills have outscored Kenny's Pickett Fence at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Hollick Kenyon Bills has a higher average scoring margin (1) than Kenny's Pickett Fence this season (-4).
The starters for Hollick Kenyon Bills had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Kenny's Pickett Fence (2).
There's not much good to say about Kenny's Pickett Fence this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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