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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Liv by the Wvr Wire
3-0 86.5
106.35
 
VS
proj
Its_Primetime
71.26 1-2
103.05

Liv by the Wvr Wire top Its_Primetime to remain undefeated, 86.50-71.26

Liv by the Wvr Wire won their third straight to open the season with a hard-fought win over Its_Primetime, coming out on top with an 86.50-71.26 victory. Its_Primetime took a 2.62-point lead on Thursday, but Liv by the Wvr Wire held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Josh Allen (400 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 47 Rush Yds) and the Baltimore Ravens defense (26 Pts Allowed, 447 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers). Patrick Mahomes (262 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 26 Rush Yds) and DK Metcalf (5 Rec, 64 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Its_Primetime in the loss. Liv by the Wvr Wire (3-0) will look to build on their success against Rabid Otters, while Its_Primetime (1-2) take on Outsiderz in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Liv by the Wvr Wire   Its_Primetime

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 26 points, surrendering 447 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Patriots, the Ravens defense scored 19.2 points this week. They scored 32.9% more than their 14.45-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Ravens defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Bills next week.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Liv by the Wvr Wire
Points
% of total points 86.5
1
Josh Allen
QB
26.7
23.83
30.9%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
19.2
14.45
22.2%
3
Devin Duvernay
WR
11.5
8.8
13.3%
4
Davante Adams
WR
9.2
12.72
10.6%
Its_Primetime
Points
% of total points 71.26
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
13.84
21.94
19.4%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
12.4
8.31
17.4%
3
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
9.9
8.79
13.9%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
9.1
15.5
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 53-yard pass for Its_Primetime, who trailed 83.80-45.96 after the early games.
Sunday Night
Brandon McManus had a 55-yard field goal for Its_Primetime, who trailed 86.50-71.26 after the evening game.

Points By Position

  Liv by the Wvr Wire   Its_Primetime

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Liv by the Wvr Wire scored fewer points in this one (86.5) than their season average of 112.3.
Liv by the Wvr Wire are on fire, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Liv by the Wvr Wire are doing a better job of that, averaging 112.3 versus Its_Primetime's 99.19.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Liv by the Wvr Wire (3-0) have a better record than Its_Primetime (1-2).
Liv by the Wvr Wire should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Its_Primetime (2 vs 1).
By position, Liv by the Wvr Wire have outscored Its_Primetime at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Liv by the Wvr Wire don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Its_Primetime, 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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