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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Laoskin
2-1 104.34
111.52
 
VS
proj
TBoB
104.08 2-1
108.54

Despite top scorer the Bengals defense, TBoB fall to Laoskin in 104.34-104.08 cliff-hanger

The Cincinnati Bengals defense had 22.92 points for TBoB, the best total in the matchup and sixth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Laoskin, who eked out a 104.34-104.08 win. TBoB had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Laoskin led 89.64-85.48 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 18.6 points from Saquon Barkley on Monday night for TBoB. Laoskin were led by Mark Andrews (20.9 points) and Derrick Henry (20.3). Laoskin (2-1) will look to build on their success against Skin Thack, while TBoB (2-1) will try to right the ship against BEA$T MODE.

Matchup Timeline

  Laoskin   TBoB

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Andrews scored 20.9 points against the Patriots in Week 3 to more-than-double his 9.65-point projection. He caught 8 passes for 89 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Laoskin this week. In Week 4, Andrews and the Ravens will battle the Bills.
Mark Andrews

Top Player Comparison

Laoskin
Points
% of total points 104.34
1
Mark Andrews
TE
20.9
9.65
20%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
20.3
15.69
19.5%
3
Justin Herbert
QB
18.58
30.82
17.8%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
14.7
11.1
14.1%
TBoB
Points
% of total points 104.08
1
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
22.92
15.03
22%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
18.6
14.9
17.9%
3
Kyler Murray
QB
14.36
26.04
13.8%
4
Matt Prater
K
14
8.57
13.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Terry McLaurin had a 45-yard catch for TBoB, who trailed 71.06-35.72 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 54-yard pass and a 45-yard pass for Laoskin to contribute to an 89.64-85.48 lead for the team.
Monday
Saquon Barkley had a 36-yard touchdown run for TBoB.

Points By Position

  Laoskin   TBoB

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Laoskin scored less in this one (104.34) than their season average of 112.32.
We heard scoring helps you win. Laoskin are doing a better job of that, averaging 112.32 versus TBoB's 106.34.
Laoskin have the clutch gene, with more close wins than TBoB (1 vs 0).
By position, Laoskin have outscored TBoB at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Don't worry TBoB, 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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