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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
TheNigerianNightmare
2-1 3135
3151.27
 
VS
proj
KC Warpaint
3019 1-2
3035.09

Despite top scorer Murray, KC Warpaint fall to TheNigerianNightmare in 3,135-3,019 duel

Kyler Murray accumulated 920 points for KC Warpaint, the best total in the matchup and fifth-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple TheNigerianNightmare, who eked out a 3,135-3,019 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as TheNigerianNightmare led 3,135-2,318 heading into Sunday night. KC Warpaint made them sweat behind the Denver Broncos defense (10 Pts Allowed, 267 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) and Courtland Sutton (8 Rec, 97 Rec Yds). TheNigerianNightmare were led by Patrick Mahomes, who passed for 262 yards and a touchdown and ran for 26 yards for 903 points, and James Robinson, who racked up 116 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (580 points). TheNigerianNightmare improve to 2-1 on the season, while KC Warpaint fall to 1-2.

Matchup Timeline

  TheNigerianNightmare   KC Warpaint

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 116 yards from scrimmage and running for a touchdown against the Chargers, Robinson scored 580 points this week. He scored 79.6% more than his 322.89-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Robinson ranks #22 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
James Robinson

Top Player Comparison

TheNigerianNightmare
Points
% of total points 3135
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
903
1116.95
28.8%
2
James Robinson
RB
580
322.89
18.5%
3
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
577
403.94
18.4%
4
Isaiah McKenzie
WR
356
205.27
11.4%
KC Warpaint
Points
% of total points 3019
1
Kyler Murray
QB
920
1000.15
30.5%
2
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
453
331.25
15%
3
Breece Hall
RB
336
284
11.1%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
335
395.77
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 53-yard pass for TheNigerianNightmare to contribute to a 1,653-1,100 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which TheNigerianNightmare emerged with a 3,135-2,318 lead. James Robinson had a 50-yard touchdown run for TheNigerianNightmare, while Cordarrelle Patterson had a 40-yard run. Cooper Kupp made the highlight reel for KC Warpaint with a 20-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  TheNigerianNightmare   KC Warpaint

StatSmack

"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. TheNigerianNightmare (2-1) have a better record than KC Warpaint (1-2).
Even the machines think TheNigerianNightmare have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (3,168.07) than KC Warpaint (2,996.99).
TheNigerianNightmare are clutch masters, with more close wins than KC Warpaint (1 vs 0).
TheNigerianNightmare have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than KC Warpaint (13 vs 10).
By position, TheNigerianNightmare have outscored KC Warpaint at QB, RB, TE, K, and IDP this season.
The starters for TheNigerianNightmare had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for KC Warpaint (1).
Don't worry KC Warpaint, 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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