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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
PPE Return
1-2 115.3
125.58
 
VS
proj
Hanging with Hernandez
93.7 1-2
129.02

Hanging with Hernandez fall short of expectations, lose to PPE Return, 115.3-93.7

Hanging with Hernandez failed to rise to the occasion, coming up short of their projected point total, as PPE Return came from behind for a 115.3-93.7 victory. PPE Return trailed 93.7-89.3 heading into Sunday night, but the unit charged back behind the Denver Broncos defense, who allowed only 10 points, surrendered 267 yards, and forced 3 turnovers for 17 points, and Javonte Williams, who ran for 58 yards (9 points). Kirk Cousins (260 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Travis Kelce (4 Rec, 58 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the top performers for Hanging with Hernandez in the loss. PPE Return (1-2) will look to maintain their winning ways against Zoneblitz, while Hanging with Hernandez (1-2) try to right the ship against Creepin TD.

Matchup Timeline

  PPE Return   Hanging with Hernandez

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Broncos defense more-than-doubled their 8.24-point projection with 17 points against the 49ers in Week 3. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 267 yards, and forced 3 turnovers in the 11-10 win. The Broncos defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Raiders next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

PPE Return
Points
% of total points 115.3
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
30.6
26.68
26.5%
2
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
17
8.24
14.7%
3
Terry McLaurin
WR
16.2
12.99
14.1%
4
Kyle Pitts
TE
13.7
11.01
11.9%
Hanging with Hernandez
Points
% of total points 93.7
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
21.3
24.38
22.7%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
17.9
17.01
19.1%
3
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
15.2
16.19
16.2%
4
Curtis Samuel
WR
13.1
11.47
14%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Hanging with Hernandez boasted an 81.0-57.1 lead. Jalen Hurts had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for PPE Return, while Terry McLaurin had a 45-yard catch. Kirk Cousins made the highlight reel for Hanging with Hernandez with a 28-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  PPE Return   Hanging with Hernandez

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. PPE Return scored less in this one (115.3) than their season average of 121.61.
We heard scoring helps you win. PPE Return are doing a better job of that, averaging 121.61 versus Hanging with Hernandez's 113.83.
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Hanging with Hernandez has left more points on the bench this season (197.68) than PPE Return (186.04).
PPE Return have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Hanging with Hernandez (10 vs 8).
Hanging with Hernandez have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (5) than PPE Return (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, PPE Return have outscored Hanging with Hernandez at QB, WR, and K this season.
The starters for PPE Return had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Hanging with Hernandez (1).
Hey Hanging with Hernandez, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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