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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
STEWARTS TERRORS
3-0 227
216.15
 
VS
proj
Phantom X
199 1-2
220.17

STEWARTS TERRORS defeat Phantom X to remain perfect, 227-199

STEWARTS TERRORS won their third straight to open the season with a hard-fought win over Phantom X, securing a 227-199 victory. Phantom X jumped out to a 59-point lead on Thursday behind standout efforts from Nick Chubb (21 points) and Najee Harris (18). But STEWARTS TERRORS held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Derek Carr (77 points) and Russell Gage (30). STEWARTS TERRORS (3-0) will look to build on their success against The Smash Brothers, while Phantom X (1-2) will meet UP THE MIDDLE in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  STEWARTS TERRORS   Phantom X

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 37 yards against the Dolphins, Cook tallied 7 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 3.09-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Cook will face the Ravens next week.
James Cook

Top Player Comparison

STEWARTS TERRORS
Points
% of total points 227
1
Derek Carr
QB
77
72.6
33.9%
2
Russell Gage
WR
30
12.5
13.2%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
20
24.61
8.8%
4
Drake London
WR
18
13.34
7.9%
Phantom X
Points
% of total points 199
1
Joe Burrow
QB
80
78.25
40.2%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
21
17.03
10.6%
3
Najee Harris
RB
18
15.3
9%
4
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
15
12.22
7.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Phantom X became the proud owner of a 174-117 lead. For STEWARTS TERRORS, Derek Carr had a 48-yard pass. Joe Burrow had a 56-yard touchdown pass for Phantom X, while Robert Woods had a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 20-yard touchdown run for STEWARTS TERRORS, contributing to a 202-199 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Brandon McManus had a 55-yard field goal for STEWARTS TERRORS to contribute to a 217-199 lead for the team.
Monday
Tony Pollard had a 46-yard run for STEWARTS TERRORS on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  STEWARTS TERRORS   Phantom X

StatSmack

STEWARTS TERRORS are on a roll, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Phantom X need some help then, averaging just 203.33 versus STEWARTS TERRORS's 238.33.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" STEWARTS TERRORS (3-0) have a better record than Phantom X (1-2).
You can't win if you don't play. Phantom X has left more points on the bench this season (509) than STEWARTS TERRORS (258).
STEWARTS TERRORS don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Phantom X (2 vs 0).
STEWARTS TERRORS are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Phantom X (1).
STEWARTS TERRORS should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Phantom X (3 vs 1).
STEWARTS TERRORS have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Phantom X (17 vs 14).
By position, STEWARTS TERRORS have outscored Phantom X at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
STEWARTS TERRORS don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 65 points, highest in the league.
The starters for STEWARTS TERRORS had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Phantom X (2).
Don't worry Phantom X, 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

Phantom X
On the docket for Week 4, Phantom X (1-2, eighth-place) will look to bounce back against UP THE MIDDLE (0-3, 15th-place). With three weeks of action now behind us, Phantom X have put up the sixth-most points in the league (203.33 points per game). UP THE MIDDLE (190.67 PPG) are ranked just 11th.
STEWARTS TERRORS
Week 4 will showcase the league's two top-scoring teams, as STEWARTS TERRORS (3-0) are set to go head-to-head against The Smash Brothers (2-1).