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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
mutts
2-1 404.91
457.94
 
VS
proj
Chris's Crazy Team
390.61 1-2
423.91

mutts come back to defeat Chris's Crazy Team in 404.91-390.61 battle despite coming up short of expectations

Despite failing to rise to the occasion, mutts came back for a 404.91-390.61 victory over Chris's Crazy Team. Trailing 390.61-354.28 heading into Monday night, mutts rallied behind Saquon Barkley (81 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 45 Rec Yds) and CeeDee Lamb (8 Rec, 87 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). DeVonta Smith (37.13 points) and Mark Andrews (31.13) did everything they could for Chris's Crazy Team in the loss. mutts (2-1) will look to get another W against Tom's Groovy Team, while Chris's Crazy Team (1-2) take on Dead and Burrowed in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  mutts   Chris's Crazy Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The 49ers defense (11 Pts Allowed, 261 Yds Allowed) scored 44 points against the Broncos in Week 3. They scored 58.8% more than their 27.71-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. The 49ers defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Rams next week.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

mutts
Points
% of total points 404.91
1
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
44
27.71
10.9%
2
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
40
31.66
9.9%
3
Jalen Hurts
QB
34.5
30.15
8.5%
4
Saquon Barkley
RB
25.75
22.03
6.4%
Chris's Crazy Team
Points
% of total points 390.61
1
DeVonta Smith
WR
37.13
13.3
9.5%
2
Mark Andrews
TE
31.13
16.62
8%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
28.88
19.5
7.4%
4
Derek Carr
QB
26.28
22.17
6.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Chris's Crazy Team emerged with a 319.02-200.07 lead. Jalen Hurts had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for mutts, while Carson Wentz had a 45-yard pass. Meanwhile, DeVonta Smith had a 45-yard catch and a 44-yard catch for Chris's Crazy Team, while Patrick Mahomes had a 53-yard pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Chris's Crazy Team boasted a 390.61-288.45 lead. For mutts, Cooper Kupp had a 20-yard touchdown run. Younghoe Koo made the highlight reel for Chris's Crazy Team with a 54-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
Brandon McManus had a 55-yard field goal for mutts, who trailed 390.61-354.28 after Sunday night.
Monday
Saquon Barkley had a 36-yard touchdown run for mutts during Monday Night Football, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  mutts   Chris's Crazy Team

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. mutts scored less in this one (404.91) than their season average of 439.01.
We heard scoring helps you win. Chris's Crazy Team need some help then, averaging just 410.67 versus mutts's 439.01.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" mutts (2-1) have a better record than Chris's Crazy Team (1-2).
Even the computers think mutts have better players. Their projected average points is higher (469.13) than Chris's Crazy Team (421.31).
mutts have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Chris's Crazy Team (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Chris's Crazy Team - they’ve made more transactions (2) than mutts (1) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, mutts have outscored Chris's Crazy Team at RB, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for mutts had more big plays in their NFL games this week (9) than the starters for Chris's Crazy Team (7).
There's not much good to say about Chris's Crazy Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Chris's Crazy Team
Things get no simpler for third-place Chris's Crazy Team, as they now have the distinct privilege of facing unbeaten (and first-place) Dead and Burrowed in Week 4. Chris's Crazy Team are ranked second-to-last in scoring through three weeks (410.67 points per game), while Dead and Burrowed have recorded the league's second-highest point total.
mutts
mutts (2-1) will match up against Tom's Groovy Team (0-3) in Week 4. With three weeks of action now in the books, mutts have posted the most points in the league while Tom's Groovy Team (338.36 PPG) are ranked last.