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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Lambeau Leapers
2-1 189.1
197.1
 
VS
proj
rayray
140.6 1-2
175.94

rayray come up short of expectations, lose to Lambeau Leapers, 189.1-140.6

There's no easy way to say it, rayray underperformed, at least according to projections, as Lambeau Leapers came out on top with a 189.1-140.6 victory. Lambeau Leapers never trailed in this one after nabbing a 12.2-point lead on Thursday behind Nick Chubb (28.6 points). Kirk Cousins (21.8 points) and Jonathan Taylor (19.2) led the charge for rayray in the loss. Lambeau Leapers (2-1) will look to earn another W against Off to Grandma!, while rayray (1-2) attempt to get back in the win column against Mucus Revenge.

Matchup Timeline

  Lambeau Leapers   rayray

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Broncos defense scored 62.8% more than their 12.9-point projection with 21 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 #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Raiders next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

Lambeau Leapers
Points
% of total points 189.1
1
Josh Allen
QB
31.4
33.92
16.6%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
28.6
22.83
15.1%
3
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
21
12.9
11.1%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
18.4
22.9
9.7%
rayray
Points
% of total points 140.6
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
21.8
25.94
15.5%
2
Jonathan Taylor
RB
19.2
26.73
13.7%
3
Diontae Johnson
WR
16.4
14.04
11.7%
4
Allen Lazard
WR
15.5
11.82
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Lambeau Leapers emerged with a 119.4-91.1 lead. Jaylen Waddle had a 45-yard catch for Lambeau Leapers, while Dallas Goedert had a 23-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins had a 28-yard touchdown pass for rayray, while Justin Tucker had a 56-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 20-yard touchdown run for Lambeau Leapers, helping the team to a 146.3-140.6 lead.
Sunday Night
Robbie Gould had a 51-yard field goal for Lambeau Leapers, helping the team to a 189.1-140.6 lead.

Points By Position

  Lambeau Leapers   rayray

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Lambeau Leapers scored less in this one (189.1) than their season average of 219.7.
We heard scoring helps you win. rayray need some help then, averaging just 164.77 versus Lambeau Leapers's 219.7.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Lambeau Leapers (2-1) have a better record than rayray (1-2).
Even the computers think Lambeau Leapers have better players. Their projected average points is higher (194.32) than rayray (183.52).
Once Lambeau Leapers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than rayray (1 vs 0).
Lambeau Leapers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than rayray (2 vs 0).
Lambeau Leapers have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than rayray (18 vs 11).
By position, Lambeau Leapers have outscored rayray at QB, RB, WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Lambeau Leapers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 61 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Lambeau Leapers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for rayray (2).
Hey rayray, 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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