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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Brian's Breathtaking Team
2-1 93.26
106.71
 
VS
proj
timmy's Majestic Team
92.46 1-2
107.76

Brian's Breathtaking Team fall short of predictions, come back to knock off timmy's Majestic Team in 93.26-92.46 nailbiter

Both teams were unable to bring their A game, but Brian's Breathtaking Team did enough to beat timmy's Majestic Team, coming back for a 93.26-92.46 victory. Brian's Breathtaking Team trailed 92.46-79.26 heading into Monday night, but the team came storming back behind Ezekiel Elliott (14 points). Amari Cooper (19.6 points) and Davante Adams (11.7) carried the flag for timmy's Majestic Team in the loss. Brian's Breathtaking Team (2-1) will look to maintain their winning ways against Richard's Rad Team, while timmy's Majestic Team (1-2) will meet Followed Yawho Rankings C+ in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Brian's Breathtaking Team   timmy's Majestic Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Broncos defense more-than-doubled their 6.48-point projection with 16 points against the 49ers in Week 3. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 267 yards, and forced 3 turnovers in the 11-10 win. The Broncos defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Raiders next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

Brian's Breathtaking Team
Points
% of total points 93.26
1
James Robinson
RB
19.1
10.31
20.5%
2
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
16
6.48
17.2%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
14
10.27
15%
4
Kyler Murray
QB
13.36
21.67
14.3%
timmy's Majestic Team
Points
% of total points 92.46
1
Amari Cooper
WR
19.6
10.91
21.2%
2
Davante Adams
WR
11.7
16.17
12.7%
3
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
11.2
13.28
12.1%
4
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
11
5.49
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
James Robinson had a 50-yard touchdown run for Brian's Breathtaking Team, who trailed 92.46-63.26 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Brian's Breathtaking Team   timmy's Majestic Team

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Brian's Breathtaking Team scored less in this one (93.26) than their season average of 101.45.
We heard scoring helps you win. Brian's Breathtaking Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 101.45 versus timmy's Majestic Team's 93.18.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Brian's Breathtaking Team (2-1) have a better record than timmy's Majestic Team (1-2).
Once Brian's Breathtaking Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than timmy's Majestic Team (1 vs 0).
Brian's Breathtaking Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than timmy's Majestic Team (1 vs 0).
Brian's Breathtaking Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than timmy's Majestic Team (1 vs 0).
By position, Brian's Breathtaking Team have outscored timmy's Majestic Team at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Brian's Breathtaking Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 6 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Brian's Breathtaking Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (1) than the starters for timmy's Majestic Team (0).
Hey timmy's Majestic 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!

Next Week Preview

timmy's Majestic Team
Looking ahead to Week 4, last-place timmy's Majestic Team (1-2) will try to right the ship against fourth-place Followed Yawho Rankings C+ (2-1). With three weeks in the books, timmy's Majestic Team have posted the league's lowest point total (93.18 points per game) while Followed Yawho Rankings C+ (100.76 PPG) are ranked seventh.
Brian's Breathtaking Team
In a matchup between a couple of teams separated in the standings by just a single game, Brian's Breathtaking Team (2-1) square off against Richard's Rad Team (1-2) in Week 4. Through three weeks of action, Brian's Breathtaking Team have scored the sixth-most points in the league while Richard's Rad Team (and their 105.59 points per game) are ranked fourth.