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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT
2-1 311.42
318.46
 
VS
proj
Manzvikings
283.78 1-2
229.6

Manzvikings lose to iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT 311.42-283.78 despite defying expectations

iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT fell short of projections while Manzvikings showed up and outperformed their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result as iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT secured a 311.42-283.78 win. iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT never trailed in this one after earning a 38.21-point lead on Thursday behind Amari Cooper (21.6 points) and John Johnson III (9). Josh Allen (400 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 47 Rush Yds) and the Minnesota Vikings defense (24 Pts Allowed, 416 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) were the leaders for Manzvikings in the loss. iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT (2-1) will look to keep it rolling against Texas Apaches, while Manzvikings (1-2) will attempt to develop some positive momentum against Iron Eagle.

Matchup Timeline

  iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT   Manzvikings

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Wilson made 7 tackles and intercepted a pass as the Bengals beat the Jets 27-12. In doing so, he put up 16.1 points and scored 84.0% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT this week. Wilson will play the Dolphins next week.
Logan Wilson

Top Player Comparison

iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT
Points
% of total points 311.42
1
Jameis Winston
QB
73.73
64.26
23.7%
2
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
38.1
29.45
12.2%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
21.6
13.76
6.9%
4
K.J. Osborn
WR
17.3
10.75
5.6%
Manzvikings
Points
% of total points 283.78
1
Josh Allen
QB
97.41
76.9
34.3%
2
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
32.5
37.13
11.5%
3
Laviska Shenault Jr.
WR
30.4
0.65
10.7%
4
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
28.97
19
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT who owned the lead, 235.20-226.90. Jameis Winston had a 49-yard pass and a 48-yard pass for iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT, while K.J. Osborn had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Laviska Shenault Jr. made the highlight reel for Manzvikings with a 67-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Cordarrelle Patterson had a 40-yard run for Manzvikings, who trailed 308.42-268.28 after the late afternoon action.

Points By Position

  iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT   Manzvikings

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT scored more in this matchup (311.42) than their season average (285.05).
We heard scoring helps you win. iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT are doing a better job of that, averaging 285.05 versus Manzvikings's 257.03.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT (2-1) have a better record than Manzvikings (1-2).
Even the machines think iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT have better players. They have a higher projected points average (327.8) than Manzvikings (234.97).
You can't win if you don't play. Manzvikings has left more points on the bench this season (10) than iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT (0).
By position, iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT have outscored Manzvikings at WR, K, and IDP this season.
The starters for iDA B€$T @ Di$ cHiT had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Manzvikings (2).
There's not much good to say about Manzvikings this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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