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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Ja'Marrio Bros.
2-1 126.34
137.49
 
VS
proj
Xtra Pointz
115.9 1-2
130.51

Xtra Pointz lose to Ja'Marrio Bros., 126.34-115.90

There's no easy way to put it, Xtra Pointz underdelivered, at least based on projections, as Ja'Marrio Bros. earned a 126.34-115.90 victory. Xtra Pointz nabbed a 4.90-point lead on Thursday, but Ja'Marrio Bros. held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Khalil Herbert (36.9 points) and Zay Jones (19.5). Jalen Hurts (34.6 points) and Dameon Pierce (22.1) did their part for Xtra Pointz in the loss. Ja'Marrio Bros. improve to 2-1 on the season, while Xtra Pointz fall to 1-2.

Matchup Timeline

  Ja'Marrio Bros.   Xtra Pointz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Herbert racked up 169 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns as the Bears beat the Texans 23-20. In doing so, he put up 36.9 points and more-than-quadrupled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Ja'Marrio Bros. this week. Herbert will go up against the Giants in Week 4.
Khalil Herbert

Top Player Comparison

Ja'Marrio Bros.
Points
% of total points 126.34
1
Khalil Herbert
RB
36.9
9.17
29.2%
2
Zay Jones
WR
19.5
6.56
15.4%
3
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
13.5
10.55
10.7%
4
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
11.2
14.11
8.9%
Xtra Pointz
Points
% of total points 115.9
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
34.6
31.76
29.9%
2
Dameon Pierce
RB
22.1
8.76
19.1%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
17.5
12.8
15.1%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
14.2
11.72
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Xtra Pointz emerged with a 90.10-63.30 lead. For Ja'Marrio Bros., Khalil Herbert had a 52-yard run. Jalen Hurts had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Xtra Pointz, while Terry McLaurin had a 45-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Brandon McManus had a 55-yard field goal for Xtra Pointz, who trailed 112.84-98.40 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Ja'Marrio Bros.   Xtra Pointz

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Ja'Marrio Bros. scored less in this one (126.34) than their season average of 135.55.
We heard scoring helps you win. Xtra Pointz need some help then, averaging just 128.15 versus Ja'Marrio Bros.'s 135.55.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Ja'Marrio Bros. (2-1) have a better record than Xtra Pointz (1-2).
Even the computers think Ja'Marrio Bros. have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (142.08) than Xtra Pointz (129.99).
By position, Ja'Marrio Bros. have outscored Xtra Pointz at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Don't worry Xtra Pointz, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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