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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Las Vegas Raiders
2-1 198.46
223.46
 
VS
proj
Indianapolis Colts
165.34 1-2
222.11

Las Vegas Raiders find way to top Indianapolis Colts 198.46-165.34

Both teams were unable to meet projections, but Las Vegas Raiders did enough to get the best of Indianapolis Colts, earning a 198.46-165.34 victory. Indianapolis Colts nabbed a 19.00-point lead on Thursday, but Las Vegas Raiders held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Maxx Crosby (22 points) and Derek Carr (21.76). Jeremy Chinn (20 points) and Myles Jack (19) carried the flag for Indianapolis Colts in the loss. Las Vegas Raiders (2-1) will look to keep it rolling against Dallas Cowboys, while Indianapolis Colts (1-2) will take on Philadelphia Eagles in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Las Vegas Raiders   Indianapolis Colts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Crosby scored 22 points in a 24-22 loss to the Titans to more-than-double his 9.29-point projection. He made 9 tackles and recorded a sack to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Las Vegas Raiders this week. In Week 4, Crosby and the Raiders will face the Broncos.
Maxx Crosby

Top Player Comparison

Las Vegas Raiders
Points
% of total points 198.46
1
Maxx Crosby
DE
22
9.29
11.1%
2
Derek Carr
QB
21.76
19.1
11%
3
Terry McLaurin
WR
20.2
13.38
10.2%
4
Richie Grant
S
18
13.2
9.1%
Indianapolis Colts
Points
% of total points 165.34
1
Jeremy Chinn
S
20
11.36
12.1%
2
Myles Jack
LB
19
12.56
11.5%
3
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
15.2
16.32
9.2%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
12.1
18.59
7.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Derek Carr had a 48-yard pass for Las Vegas Raiders, while Terry McLaurin had a 45-yard catch for the team, who trailed 165.34-156.76 after the early round of games.

Points By Position

  Las Vegas Raiders   Indianapolis Colts

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Las Vegas Raiders scored less in this one (198.46) than their season average of 214.63.
We heard scoring helps you win. Indianapolis Colts need some help then, averaging just 194.46 versus Las Vegas Raiders's 214.63.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Las Vegas Raiders (2-1) have a better record than Indianapolis Colts (1-2).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Indianapolis Colts has left more points on the bench this season (117) than Las Vegas Raiders (75.04).
Las Vegas Raiders don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Indianapolis Colts (1 vs 0).
By position, Las Vegas Raiders have outscored Indianapolis Colts at QB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Las Vegas Raiders has a higher average scoring margin (32) than Indianapolis Colts this season (-5).
The starters for Las Vegas Raiders had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Indianapolis Colts (0).
Don't worry Indianapolis Colts, 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

Indianapolis Colts
The schedule gets no simpler for 14th-place Indianapolis Colts, as they now get to face off against undefeated Philadelphia Eagles next week. With three weeks in the books, Indianapolis Colts are ranked 14th in points scored (194.46 points per game), while Philadelphia Eagles have registered the third-highest point total in NFL Franchise Dynasty 18 league.
Las Vegas Raiders
In a showdown between two squads separated in the standings by just a single game, Las Vegas Raiders (2-1) will face Dallas Cowboys (1-2) in Week 4. After three weeks of action, Las Vegas Raiders are ranked ninth in points scored, while Dallas Cowboys have tallied the 11th-highest point total in NFL Franchise Dynasty 18 league.