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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
The Lone Wolf
3-0 130.92
131.02
 
VS
proj
Bam Bam Bigelow
126.4 0-3
101.04

The Lone Wolf defeat Bam Bam Bigelow to remain unbeaten in 130.92-126.40 cliff-hanger

The Lone Wolf won their third game in a row to open the season with a tight win over Bam Bam Bigelow, squeaking by for a 130.92-126.40 victory. Bam Bam Bigelow had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they came up short. The Lone Wolf led 130.92-105.80 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 20.6 points from Saquon Barkley on Monday night for Bam Bam Bigelow. The Lone Wolf were led by Lamar Jackson (43.42 points) and the Philadelphia Eagles defense (20). The Lone Wolf (3-0) will look to notch another win against Chavo GOAT Jr., while Bam Bam Bigelow (0-3) will meet Drake the snake Roberts in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  The Lone Wolf   Bam Bam Bigelow

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Eagles defense allowed only 8 points, surrendered 240 yards, and forced a fumble in a 24-8 win over the Commanders. In doing so, they put up 20 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on The Lone Wolf this week. Next week, the Eagles will battle the Jaguars.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

The Lone Wolf
Points
% of total points 130.92
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
43.42
23.3
33.2%
2
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
20
7.68
15.3%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
17
13.75
13%
4
Christian McCaffrey
RB
15.5
17.24
11.8%
Bam Bam Bigelow
Points
% of total points 126.4
1
Mark Andrews
TE
24.9
12.27
19.7%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
23
21.69
18.2%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
20.6
16.87
16.3%
4
Christian Kirk
WR
16.2
10.39
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Joe Burrow had a 56-yard touchdown pass for Bam Bam Bigelow, who trailed 112.72-55.90 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Younghoe Koo had a 54-yard field goal for The Lone Wolf to contribute to a 130.92-94.40 lead for the team.
Monday
Saquon Barkley had a 36-yard touchdown run for Bam Bam Bigelow.

Points By Position

  The Lone Wolf   Bam Bam Bigelow

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. The Lone Wolf scored less in this one (130.92) than their season average of 153.12.
Get on their level! The Lone Wolf have won three straight weeks, while Bam Bam Bigelow have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Bam Bam Bigelow need some help then, averaging just 114.13 versus The Lone Wolf's 153.12.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" The Lone Wolf (3-0) have a better record than Bam Bam Bigelow (0-3).
Even the machines think The Lone Wolf have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (130.53) than Bam Bam Bigelow (109.87).
The Lone Wolf don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Bam Bam Bigelow (2 vs 0).
The Lone Wolf have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Bam Bam Bigelow (1 vs 0).
The Lone Wolf should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Bam Bam Bigelow (2 vs 1).
By position, The Lone Wolf have outscored Bam Bam Bigelow at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
The Lone Wolf don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, third-highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about Bam Bam Bigelow this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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