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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Soonerjack
2-1 135.8
145.77
 
VS
proj
Norman Nobodies
123.3 1-2
127.55

Despite top scorer Brown, Norman Nobodies fall to Soonerjack, 135.80-123.30

Norman Nobodies had the highest scorer in the matchup with WR Marquise Brown posting 28 points, the 10th-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Soonerjack, who secured a 135.80-123.30 win. Norman Nobodies nabbed a 9.10-point lead on Thursday, but Soonerjack held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Saquon Barkley (81 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 45 Rec Yds) and Tyler Boyd (4 Rec, 105 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Marquise Brown (28 points) and James Robinson (20.6) were the top scorers for Norman Nobodies in the loss. Soonerjack (2-1) will look to maintain their momentum against Whackers, while Norman Nobodies (1-2) will face Hangovers in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Soonerjack   Norman Nobodies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Boyd (4 Rec, 105 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 20.5 points in a 27-12 win over the Jets in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 10.22-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Boyd ranks #75 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Tyler Boyd

Top Player Comparison

Soonerjack
Points
% of total points 135.8
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
22.6
19.15
16.6%
2
Tyler Boyd
WR
20.5
10.22
15.1%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
18.1
13.31
13.3%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
17.4
12.51
12.8%
Norman Nobodies
Points
% of total points 123.3
1
Marquise Brown
WR
28
12.29
22.7%
2
James Robinson
RB
20.6
11.08
16.7%
3
Mac Jones
QB
19.15
22.07
15.5%
4
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
10
8.74
8.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was Soonerjack who took the lead, 71.15-48.15. For Soonerjack, Tyler Boyd had a 56-yard touchdown catch. Mac Jones had a 40-yard pass for Norman Nobodies, while Justin Tucker had a 56-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
James Robinson had a 50-yard touchdown run for Norman Nobodies, who trailed 113.20-105.25 after the late afternoon action.
Monday
Saquon Barkley had a 36-yard touchdown run for Soonerjack on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Soonerjack   Norman Nobodies

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Soonerjack scored more points in this matchup (135.8) than their season average (128.6).
We heard scoring helps you win. Soonerjack are doing a better job of that, averaging 128.6 versus Norman Nobodies's 120.67.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Soonerjack (2-1) have a better record than Norman Nobodies (1-2).
Soonerjack have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Norman Nobodies (13 vs 10).
Norman Nobodies have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (8) than Soonerjack (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Soonerjack have outscored Norman Nobodies at QB, RB, WR, and TE this season.
Soonerjack has a higher average scoring margin (6) than Norman Nobodies this season (-15).
Hey Norman Nobodies, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Soonerjack
Putting together a starting crew that won by 12.5 points this past week... we consider that to be a job well done. Let's tip our cap to the GM of Norman Nobodies, take this W in stride, and continue marching forward to a fantasy championship.
Norman Nobodies
Fortunately, Norman Nobodies, this week's problem isn't exactly a brain teaser. Choosing to start Dalton Schultz in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time?