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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Omaha Orangatans
2-1 289.2
322.58
 
VS
proj
Memphis Showboats
286.1 0-3
317.61

Offensively challenged Omaha Orangatans knock off Memphis Showboats in 289.2-286.1 cliff-hanger

With the eighth-ranked point total in the league for the week, Omaha Orangatans were lucky to earn a victory against a team that performed even worse, squeaking by for a 289.2-286.1 victory over Memphis Showboats. Memphis Showboats had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Omaha Orangatans led 289.2-234.7 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 51.45 points from Daniel Jones and Micah Parsons on Monday night for Memphis Showboats. Omaha Orangatans were led by Matt Ryan (54.75 points) and Russell Wilson (37.15). Omaha Orangatans (2-1) will look to rack up another win against Nebraska Corn Bores, while Memphis Showboats (0-3) will meet Utah Surfer Dudes in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Omaha Orangatans   Memphis Showboats

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Campbell (14 Tackles) scored 24 points against the Buccaneers in Week 3. He scored 81.7% more than his 13.21-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Campbell ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Patriots next week.
De'Vondre Campbell

Top Player Comparison

Omaha Orangatans
Points
% of total points 289.2
1
Matt Ryan
QB
54.75
57.76
18.9%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
37.15
58.4
12.8%
3
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
28.2
23.66
9.8%
4
Najee Harris
RB
26.6
26.98
9.2%
Memphis Showboats
Points
% of total points 286.1
1
Daniel Jones
QB
50.45
53.88
17.6%
2
Jamaal Williams
RB
41.7
17.61
14.6%
3
Baker Mayfield
QB
33.15
53.69
11.6%
4
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
32.1
17.79
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Baker Mayfield had a 67-yard touchdown pass for Memphis Showboats, while JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 53-yard catch, contributing to a 194.6-177.8 lead for Memphis Showboats.

Points By Position

  Omaha Orangatans   Memphis Showboats

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Memphis Showboats. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Memphis Showboats need some help then, averaging just 269.6 versus Omaha Orangatans's 302.22.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Omaha Orangatans (2-1) have a better record than Memphis Showboats (0-3).
Even the machines think Omaha Orangatans have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (339.78) than Memphis Showboats (308.17).
Omaha Orangatans have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Memphis Showboats (1 vs 0).
Omaha Orangatans should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Memphis Showboats (1 vs 0).
Memphis Showboats have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Omaha Orangatans (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Omaha Orangatans have outscored Memphis Showboats at QB, RB, and IDP this season.
Don't worry Memphis Showboats, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Memphis Showboats
Up ahead next week, Memphis Showboats (0-3, last-place) are scheduled to square off against Utah Surfer Dudes (2-1, fourth-place). After three weeks of action, Memphis Showboats have posted the league's lowest point total (269.6 points per game). Utah Surfer Dudes (334.67 PPG) are ranked fifth.
Omaha Orangatans
Omaha Orangatans (2-1) will face Nebraska Corn Bores (3-0) in a Week 4 showdown between teams separated by just a game in the standings. After three weeks of action, Omaha Orangatans have posted the league's third-lowest point total. Nebraska Corn Bores (415.45 PPG) are ranked first.