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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Atlanta ATLiens
3-0 128
151.85
 
VS
proj
Timmyturnerwitdaburner
95.38 0-3
100.32

Atlanta ATLiens top Timmyturnerwitdaburner to remain undefeated in 128.00-95.38 romp

Atlanta ATLiens won their third straight to open the season with an easy win over Timmyturnerwitdaburner, cruising to a 128.00-95.38 victory. Timmyturnerwitdaburner pulled out to a 15.18-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Atlanta ATLiens after that. They were led by Jalen Hurts (340 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 20 Rush Yds) and Christian Kirk (6 Rec, 72 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Ezekiel Elliott (73 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Mitch Trubisky (207 Pass Yds) did their part for Timmyturnerwitdaburner in defeat. Atlanta ATLiens (3-0) will look to maintain their momentum against Kell, while Timmyturnerwitdaburner (0-3) will face TheSquirter in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Atlanta ATLiens   Timmyturnerwitdaburner

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kirk caught 6 passes for 72 yards and a touchdown as the Jaguars beat the Chargers 38-10. In doing so, he put up 19.2 points to scored 45.9% higher than his 13.16-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Atlanta ATLiens this week. Next week, Kirk will face the Eagles.
Christian Kirk

Top Player Comparison

Atlanta ATLiens
Points
% of total points 128
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
27.7
23.58
21.6%
2
Christian Kirk
WR
19.2
13.16
15%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
16.2
19.31
12.7%
4
Deebo Samuel
WR
14.9
17.68
11.6%
Timmyturnerwitdaburner
Points
% of total points 95.38
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
16
12.25
16.8%
2
Mitch Trubisky
QB
15.18
13.07
15.9%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
14.9
11.89
15.6%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
14.4
20.53
15.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Atlanta ATLiens owned an 87.90-53.18 lead. Jalen Hurts had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Atlanta ATLiens, while Jaylen Waddle had a 45-yard catch. JuJu Smith-Schuster made the highlight reel for Timmyturnerwitdaburner with a 53-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Atlanta ATLiens   Timmyturnerwitdaburner

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Atlanta ATLiens scored fewer points in this one (128) than their season average of 154.58.
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Timmyturnerwitdaburner have lost their last three weeks, while Atlanta ATLiens have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Timmyturnerwitdaburner need some help then, averaging just 99.85 versus Atlanta ATLiens's 154.58.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Atlanta ATLiens (3-0) have a better record than Timmyturnerwitdaburner (0-3).
Even the machines think Atlanta ATLiens have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (151.75) than Timmyturnerwitdaburner (116.63).
Atlanta ATLiens don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Timmyturnerwitdaburner (2 vs 0).
Atlanta ATLiens are clutch masters, with more close wins than Timmyturnerwitdaburner (1 vs 0).
Atlanta ATLiens should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Timmyturnerwitdaburner (2 vs 0).
Atlanta ATLiens have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Timmyturnerwitdaburner (13 vs 7).
By position, Atlanta ATLiens have outscored Timmyturnerwitdaburner at QB, RB, WR, DEF, and IDP this season.
Atlanta ATLiens don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 28 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Atlanta ATLiens had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Timmyturnerwitdaburner (1).
There's not much good to say about Timmyturnerwitdaburner this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Timmyturnerwitdaburner
Looking ahead to Week 4, Timmyturnerwitdaburner (0-3, last-place) will take on TheSquirter (1-2, sixth-place). With three weeks of action now behind us, Timmyturnerwitdaburner have put up the league's lowest point total (99.85 points per game). TheSquirter (and their 141.55 points per game) are ranked third.
Atlanta ATLiens
In a matchup that'll feature a pair of teams separated in the standings by just a single game, Atlanta ATLiens (3-0) will match up against Kell (2-1) in Week 4. With three weeks of action now in the books, Atlanta ATLiens have posted the most points in the league while Kell (and their 131.97 points per game) are ranked seventh.