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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
brian's Nifty Team
1-2 136.66
116.21
 
VS
proj
Jimmy Valmer
113.84 2-1
140.58

brian's Nifty Team earn win against Jimmy Valmer in 136.66-113.84 runaway

brian's Nifty Team showed up, rolling to a 136.66-113.84 victory over Jimmy Valmer, who fell short of projections. brian's Nifty Team got out to a 9.10-point lead on Thursday behind Kareem Hunt and never let go of it. Adam Thielen (6 Rec, 61 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and the Dallas Cowboys defense (16 Pts Allowed, 336 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) did everything they could for Jimmy Valmer in the loss. brian's Nifty Team (1-2) will look to keep it rolling against Bobs quality team, while Jimmy Valmer (2-1) will try to get back on track against Slippy Lippy.

Matchup Timeline

  brian's Nifty Team   Jimmy Valmer

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Smith nearly tripled his 11.74-point projection with 33.9 points against the Commanders in Week 3. He caught 8 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown in the 24-8 win. Smith ranks #60 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
DeVonta Smith

Top Player Comparison

brian's Nifty Team
Points
% of total points 136.66
1
DeVonta Smith
WR
33.9
11.74
24.8%
2
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
27
10.79
19.8%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
22.6
19.15
16.5%
4
Kyler Murray
QB
16.36
24.19
12%
Jimmy Valmer
Points
% of total points 113.84
1
Adam Thielen
WR
18.1
13.31
15.9%
2
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
17
15.74
14.9%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
16.4
21.94
14.4%
4
Davante Adams
WR
14.2
19.63
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, brian's Nifty Team became the proud owner of a 97.70-51.94 lead. DeVonta Smith had a 45-yard catch and a 44-yard catch for brian's Nifty Team, while Justin Tucker had a 56-yard field goal. Carson Wentz made the highlight reel for Jimmy Valmer with a 45-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 20-yard touchdown run for Jimmy Valmer, who trailed 114.06-90.84 after the late round of games.
Sunday Night
Robbie Gould had a 51-yard field goal for Jimmy Valmer, who trailed 114.06-96.84 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Saquon Barkley had a 36-yard touchdown run for brian's Nifty Team on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  brian's Nifty Team   Jimmy Valmer

StatSmack

You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Jimmy Valmer has left more points on the bench this season (156.94) than brian's Nifty Team (116.96).
Once brian's Nifty Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Jimmy Valmer (1 vs 0).
brian's Nifty Team see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Jimmy Valmer (0).
brian's Nifty Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Jimmy Valmer (11 vs 9).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Jimmy Valmer - they’ve made more transactions (4) than brian's Nifty Team (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, brian's Nifty Team have outscored Jimmy Valmer at QB, RB, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for brian's Nifty Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Jimmy Valmer (3).
Don't worry Jimmy Valmer, 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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