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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Tampa Bay Ducks
3-0 170.94
197.01
 
VS
proj
Washington Commanders
82.6 0-3
148.72

Tampa Bay Ducks knock off Washington Commanders to remain undefeated, 170.94-82.60

Tampa Bay Ducks won their third matchup in a row to open the season with a hard-fought win over Washington Commanders, emerging victorious with a 170.94-82.60 victory. Tampa Bay Ducks never trailed in this one after grabbing an 11.10-point lead on Thursday behind Pat Freiermuth (6.1 points) and Chris Boswell (5). Zay Jones (10 Rec, 85 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Randy Gregory (3 Tackles, 1 Sack) carried the flag for Washington Commanders in the loss. Tampa Bay Ducks (3-0) will look to earn another W against Chicago Bears, while Washington Commanders (0-3) take on New York Jets in an effort to get their first W.

Matchup Timeline

  Tampa Bay Ducks   Washington Commanders

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 4 tackles and recording 2 sacks against the Bears, Hughes registered 13.5 points this week. He more-than-quadrupled his 3.03-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Hughes ranks #1 among fantasy DEs this season and will face the Chargers next week.
Jerry Hughes

Top Player Comparison

Tampa Bay Ducks
Points
% of total points 170.94
1
Russell Gage
WR
24.7
11.12
14.4%
2
Nick Bolton
LB
17.5
7.93
10.2%
3
Daniel Jones
QB
14.74
19.58
8.6%
4
Jerry Hughes
DE
13.5
3.03
7.9%
Washington Commanders
Points
% of total points 82.6
1
Zay Jones
WR
24.5
8.04
29.7%
2
Randy Gregory
LB
8
5.35
9.7%
3
Rex Burkhead
RB
7
7.79
8.5%
4
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
WR
7
6.03
8.5%

Points By Position

  Tampa Bay Ducks   Washington Commanders

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Tampa Bay Ducks scored less in this one (170.94) than their season average of 186.47.
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Washington Commanders have lost their last three weeks, while Tampa Bay Ducks have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Washington Commanders need some help then, averaging just 128.35 versus Tampa Bay Ducks's 186.47.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Tampa Bay Ducks (3-0) have a better record than Washington Commanders (0-3).
Even the machines think Tampa Bay Ducks have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (199.22) than Washington Commanders (154.12).
By position, Tampa Bay Ducks have outscored Washington Commanders at RB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Tampa Bay Ducks don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 57 points, second-highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about Washington Commanders this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Washington Commanders
Things get no simpler for last-place Washington Commanders, as they next have the privilege of squaring off against unbeaten (and first-place) New York Jets next week. Washington Commanders are ranked last in scoring through three weeks (128.35 points per game), while New York Jets own the highest point total in National Football League.
Tampa Bay Ducks
Week 4 will feature two teams heading in opposite directions, as Tampa Bay Ducks (3-0) go into Week 4 on a three-game winning streak, while their opponent (Chicago Bears, 0-3), come in as losers of three straight. After three weeks of action, Tampa Bay Ducks are ranked 13th in points scored, while Chicago Bears have posted the 18th-highest point total in National Football League.