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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Oilers
3-0 131.7
112.85
 
VS
proj
Big TD Committee
85.97 0-3
111.87

Oilers defeat Big TD Committee to remain perfect in 131.70-85.97 runaway

Oilers won their third straight to open the season with a dominant win over Big TD Committee, cruising to a 131.70-85.97 victory. Big TD Committee earned a 12.20-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Oilers after that. They were led by Jalen Hurts (25.8 points) and Mark Andrews (24.45). Saquon Barkley (81 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 45 Rec Yds) and Diontae Johnson (8 Rec, 84 Rec Yds) led the charge for Big TD Committee in defeat. Oilers (3-0) will look to notch another win against Putter Gal, while Big TD Committee (0-3) will try to earn their first victory against Buttkickers.

Matchup Timeline

  Oilers   Big TD Committee

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 89 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Patriots, Andrews tallied 24.45 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 11.6-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Andrews ranks #20 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Mark Andrews

Top Player Comparison

Oilers
Points
% of total points 131.7
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
25.8
19.85
19.6%
2
Mark Andrews
TE
24.45
11.6
18.6%
3
Geno Smith
QB
16.45
13.18
12.5%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
13.2
16.81
10%
Big TD Committee
Points
% of total points 85.97
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
16.3
13.65
19%
2
Diontae Johnson
WR
12.2
10.57
14.2%
3
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
11.6
12.42
13.5%
4
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
9.65
12.44
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was Oilers who grabbed the lead, 85.90-49.62. For Oilers, Jalen Hurts had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass. Davis Mills made the highlight reel for Big TD Committee with a 52-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 20-yard touchdown run for Oilers, contributing to a 131.70-56.67 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Brandon McManus had a 55-yard field goal for Big TD Committee, who trailed 131.70-69.67 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Saquon Barkley had a 36-yard touchdown run for Big TD Committee.

Points By Position

  Oilers   Big TD Committee

StatSmack

Oilers must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (131.7) than their season average (120.46).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Big TD Committee have lost their last three weeks, while Oilers have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Big TD Committee need some help then, averaging just 100.24 versus Oilers's 120.46.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Oilers (3-0) have a better record than Big TD Committee (0-3).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Oilers has left fewer points on the bench this season (87.93) than Big TD Committee (93.6).
Oilers don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Big TD Committee (1 vs 0).
Oilers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Big TD Committee (2 vs 1).
Oilers have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Big TD Committee (16 vs 11).
By position, Oilers have outscored Big TD Committee at QB and TE this season.
Oilers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 23 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Oilers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Big TD Committee (3).
Hey Big TD Committee, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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