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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
VJ WHO-DEY!
2-1 251
281.57
 
VS
proj
ricky's Awesome Team
244.43 1-2
258.67

Offensively challenged VJ WHO-DEY! defeat ricky's Awesome Team in 251.00-244.43 duel

Ranking eighth in the league in points scored for the week, VJ WHO-DEY! were fortunate to earn a victory against a foe that had an even worse week, squeaking by for a 251.00-244.43 victory over ricky's Awesome Team. ricky's Awesome Team made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. VJ WHO-DEY! led 251.00-209.73 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 34.7 points from CeeDee Lamb on Monday night for ricky's Awesome Team. Matthew Stafford (41.8 points) and the Green Bay Packers defense (36.1) did the heavy lifting for VJ WHO-DEY! in the win. VJ WHO-DEY! (2-1) will look to notch another win against TMT, while ricky's Awesome Team (1-2) try to right the ship against Biguns.

Matchup Timeline

  VJ WHO-DEY!   ricky's Awesome Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 14-12 win over the Buccaneers, the Packers defense scored 36.1 points to beat their 26.01-point projection. They allowed only 12 points, surrendered 285 yards, and forced 2 fumbles to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on VJ WHO-DEY! this week. The Packers will square off against the Patriots in Week 4.
The Green Bay Packers defense

Top Player Comparison

VJ WHO-DEY!
Points
% of total points 251
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
41.8
57.54
16.7%
2
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
36.1
26.01
14.4%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
30.1
30.89
12%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
29.3
24.79
11.7%
ricky's Awesome Team
Points
% of total points 244.43
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
64.23
63.4
26.3%
2
CeeDee Lamb
WR
34.7
24.59
14.2%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
25.4
19.39
10.4%
4
Tee Higgins
WR
25.3
23.29
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, VJ WHO-DEY! owned a 145.60-128.43 lead. For VJ WHO-DEY!, Jaylen Waddle had a 45-yard catch. Kirk Cousins made the highlight reel for ricky's Awesome Team with a 28-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 20-yard touchdown run for ricky's Awesome Team, who trailed 244.50-198.73 after the late afternoon action.

Points By Position

  VJ WHO-DEY!   ricky's Awesome Team

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. VJ WHO-DEY! scored less in this one (251) than their season average of 291.28.
We heard scoring helps you win. VJ WHO-DEY! are doing a better job of that, averaging 291.28 versus ricky's Awesome Team's 264.11.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" VJ WHO-DEY! (2-1) have a better record than ricky's Awesome Team (1-2).
Even the computers think VJ WHO-DEY! have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (295.07) than ricky's Awesome Team (269.52).
You can't win if you don't play. ricky's Awesome Team has left more points on the bench this season (289.63) than VJ WHO-DEY! (145.63).
VJ WHO-DEY! have the clutch gene, with more close wins than ricky's Awesome Team (1 vs 0).
By position, VJ WHO-DEY! have outscored ricky's Awesome Team at RB, TE, and IDP this season.
VJ WHO-DEY! has a higher average scoring margin (3) than ricky's Awesome Team this season (3).
Hey ricky's Awesome Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

VJ WHO-DEY!
So what if your team ultimately slipped from third place to fourth this past week... the big thing here is that you got the W. Stay laser-focused week-to-week and the results are sure to follow.
ricky's Awesome Team
ricky's Awesome Team will find it tough to gripe about lack of opportunities this past week. As a group, our five pass-catchers (four WR, one TE) collectively saw a grand total of 37 targets in Week 3. With only 22 total catches, this group may need to work on chemistry with their QBs.