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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
SouthPaw Shark
2-1 113.75
115.58
 
VS
proj
QO_古畑任三郎
104.59 1-2
104.55

Despite top scorer Lawrence, QO_古畑任三郎 fall to SouthPaw Shark, 113.75-104.59

QO_古畑任三郎 had the top scorer in the matchup with QB Trevor Lawrence posting 25.59 points, the third-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple SouthPaw Shark, who earned a 113.75-104.59 win. QO_古畑任三郎 took a 6.05-point lead on Thursday, but SouthPaw Shark held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Joe Burrow (23.5 points) and the Cincinnati Bengals defense (16). Trevor Lawrence (25.59 points) and A.J. Brown (15.25) led the charge for QO_古畑任三郎 in the loss. SouthPaw Shark (2-1) will look to sustain their momentum against Bourbon Meyers, while QO_古畑任三郎 (1-2) face Slobberknocker in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  SouthPaw Shark   QO_古畑任三郎

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bengals defense (12 Pts Allowed, 328 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 16 points against the Jets in Week 3. They nearly doubled their 8.14-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Bengals defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
The Cincinnati Bengals defense

Top Player Comparison

SouthPaw Shark
Points
% of total points 113.75
1
Joe Burrow
QB
23.5
18.87
20.7%
2
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
16
8.14
14.1%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
15.05
10.47
13.2%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
14.95
13.15
13.1%
QO_古畑任三郎
Points
% of total points 104.59
1
Trevor Lawrence
QB
25.59
12.18
24.5%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
15.25
12.42
14.6%
3
Davante Adams
WR
12.6
15.28
12%
4
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
11.35
14.44
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, SouthPaw Shark became the proud owner of a 103.10-65.00 lead. Joe Burrow had a 56-yard touchdown pass for SouthPaw Shark, while Justin Tucker had a 56-yard field goal. Dallas Goedert made the highlight reel for QO_古畑任三郎 with a 23-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  SouthPaw Shark   QO_古畑任三郎

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. SouthPaw Shark scored more points in this matchup (113.75) than their season average (98.01).
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" SouthPaw Shark (2-1) have a better record than QO_古畑任三郎 (1-2).
Even the machines think SouthPaw Shark have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (114.78) than QO_古畑任三郎 (105.61).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. QO_古畑任三郎 has left more points on the bench this season (134.55) than SouthPaw Shark (92.95).
By position, SouthPaw Shark have outscored QO_古畑任三郎 at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
The starters for SouthPaw Shark had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for QO_古畑任三郎 (1).
Hey QO_古畑任三郎, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

QO_古畑任三郎
Losing skids will collide in Week 4 as eighth-place QO_古畑任三郎 have now lost two consecutive games while their opponent, Slobberknocker, have dropped each of their last three. With three weeks in the books, QO_古畑任三郎 have posted the fourth-most points in the league (110.35 points per game) while Slobberknocker (and their 83.44 points per game) are ranked last.
SouthPaw Shark
Week 4 features two teams heading in opposite directions, as SouthPaw Shark (2-1) enter the matchup on a two-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (Bourbon Meyers, 1-2), have now dropped two straight. After three weeks of action, SouthPaw Shark have scored the eighth-most points in the league while Bourbon Meyers (and their 92.41 points per game) are ranked 10th.