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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Agent Orange
3-0 338.15
278.09
 
VS
proj
Magic SKOL Bus
204.64 1-2
250.49

Agent Orange top Magic SKOL Bus to remain unbeaten in 338.15-204.64 romp

Agent Orange won their third straight to open the season with a convincing win over Magic SKOL Bus, cruising to a 338.15-204.64 victory. Magic SKOL Bus got out to a 4.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Agent Orange after that. They were led by Trevor Lawrence (262 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and the New England Patriots defense (37 Pts Allowed, 394 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers). Patrick Mahomes (262 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 26 Rush Yds) and Ryan Succop (2-2 FG, 45 long) did their part for Magic SKOL Bus in the loss. Agent Orange (3-0) will look to keep it rolling against The Steele Curtain, while Magic SKOL Bus (1-2) will seek to generate some positive momentum against Austin's Dazzling Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Agent Orange   Magic SKOL Bus

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 40 yards against the Cowboys, Bellinger registered 7 points this week. He more-than-tripled his 2.15-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Bellinger will face the Bears next week.
Daniel Bellinger

Top Player Comparison

Agent Orange
Points
% of total points 338.15
1
Trevor Lawrence
QB
69.82
53.46
20.6%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
28.8
33.3
8.5%
3
Tyler Boyd
WR
28.5
10
8.4%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
21.7
17.47
6.4%
Magic SKOL Bus
Points
% of total points 204.64
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
58.69
75.71
28.7%
2
Ryan Succop
K
17
13.54
8.3%
3
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
13.47
12.48
6.6%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
12.62
18.84
6.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Agent Orange became the proud owner of a 151.20-112.39 lead. Tyler Boyd had a 56-yard touchdown catch for Agent Orange, while Equanimeous St. Brown had a 41-yard run. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Magic SKOL Bus with a 53-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Agent Orange emerged with a 275.95-184.44 lead. For Agent Orange, Younghoe Koo had a 54-yard field goal. Randall Cobb made the highlight reel for Magic SKOL Bus with a 40-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Agent Orange   Magic SKOL Bus

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Agent Orange scored more in this one (338.15) than their season average (320.21).
Agent Orange are looking unstoppable, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Agent Orange are doing a better job of that, averaging 320.21 versus Magic SKOL Bus's 241.18.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Agent Orange (3-0) have a better record than Magic SKOL Bus (1-2).
Even the machines think Agent Orange have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (295.22) than Magic SKOL Bus (257.66).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Agent Orange has left fewer points on the bench this season (0) than Magic SKOL Bus (0).
Agent Orange don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Magic SKOL Bus (1 vs 0).
Agent Orange don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Magic SKOL Bus (0 vs 1).
Agent Orange should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Magic SKOL Bus (2 vs 1).
Agent Orange have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Magic SKOL Bus (42 vs 32).
By position, Agent Orange have outscored Magic SKOL Bus at WR, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Agent Orange don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 78 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Agent Orange had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Magic SKOL Bus (2).
Don't worry Magic SKOL Bus, 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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