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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Outlaws
3-0 191.08
155.12
 
VS
proj
Deraj
154.74 0-3
149.02

Outlaws knock off Deraj to remain undefeated in 191.08-154.74 beatdown

Outlaws won their third matchup in a row to open the season with an easy win over Deraj, cruising to a 191.08-154.74 victory. Deraj nabbed a 10.55-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Outlaws after that. They were led by Trevor Lawrence (39.68 points) and DK Metcalf (19.4). David Njoku (26.9 points) and Romeo Doubs (22.3) led the charge for Deraj in defeat. Outlaws (3-0) will look to earn another win against Mama Loves Foosball, while Deraj (0-3) take on Broz Foozballaz in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Outlaws   Deraj

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 21-19 win over the Bills, Holland scored 18 points to more-than-double his 7.82-point projection. He made 10 tackles and to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Outlaws this week. Holland will face the Bengals next week.
Jevon Holland

Top Player Comparison

Outlaws
Points
% of total points 191.08
1
Trevor Lawrence
QB
39.68
21.56
20.8%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
19.4
13.91
10.2%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
18.1
21.07
9.5%
4
Jevon Holland
S
18
7.82
9.4%
Deraj
Points
% of total points 154.74
1
David Njoku
TE
26.9
8.63
17.4%
2
Romeo Doubs
WR
22.3
7.96
14.4%
3
Garrett Wilson
WR
13.5
13.53
8.7%
4
Drue Tranquill
LB
12.5
6.74
8.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jaylen Waddle had a 45-yard catch for Outlaws, who trailed 93.44-85.45 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Younghoe Koo had a 54-yard field goal for Deraj, who trailed 160.43-140.24 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Outlaws   Deraj

StatSmack

Outlaws must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (191.08) than their season average (176.3).
Get on their level! Deraj have lost their last three weeks, while Outlaws have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Deraj need some help then, averaging just 127.88 versus Outlaws's 176.3.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Outlaws (3-0) have a better record than Deraj (0-3).
Outlaws don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Deraj (2 vs 0).
Outlaws see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Deraj (0).
Outlaws should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Deraj (3 vs 1).
Outlaws have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Deraj (25 vs 18).
Deraj have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Outlaws (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Outlaws have outscored Deraj at QB and WR this season.
Outlaws don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 34 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Deraj, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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