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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Aussig Spartans
3-0 107.02
115.11
 
VS
proj
Hrustin Cowboys
87.24 1-2
101.25

Aussig Spartans defeat Hrustin Cowboys to remain undefeated, 107.02-87.24

Aussig Spartans won their third straight to open the season with a hard-fought win over Hrustin Cowboys, coming out on top with a 107.02-87.24 victory. Aussig Spartans took a 68.12-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 51.62 points from Lamar Jackson (218 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 107 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Michael Pittman Jr. (8 Rec, 72 Rec Yds) and never looked back. Marquise Brown (14 Rec, 140 Rec Yds) and Tom Brady (271 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) were the top performers for Hrustin Cowboys in the loss. Aussig Spartans (3-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against Angeell's Team, while Hrustin Cowboys (1-2) attempt to get some positive momentum against Long Island Steelers.

Matchup Timeline

  Aussig Spartans   Hrustin Cowboys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 40.42 points, Jackson scored 73.5% more than his 23.3-point projection as the Ravens beat the Patriots 37-26. He passed for 218 yards , ran for 107 yards and scored 5 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Aussig Spartans this week. In Week 4, Jackson and the Ravens will battle the Bills.
Lamar Jackson

Top Player Comparison

Aussig Spartans
Points
% of total points 107.02
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
40.42
23.3
37.8%
2
Christian Kirk
WR
16.2
10.38
15.1%
3
Courtland Sutton
WR
13.7
11.96
12.8%
4
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
11.2
13.28
10.5%
Hrustin Cowboys
Points
% of total points 87.24
1
Marquise Brown
WR
21
10.2
24.1%
2
Tom Brady
QB
14.74
18.95
16.9%
3
Allen Lazard
WR
12.5
9.68
14.3%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
9.3
18.01
10.7%

Points By Position

  Aussig Spartans   Hrustin Cowboys

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Aussig Spartans scored fewer points in this one (107.02) than their season average of 122.45.
Aussig Spartans are on a roll, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Aussig Spartans are doing a better job of that, averaging 122.45 versus Hrustin Cowboys's 87.14.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Aussig Spartans (3-0) have a better record than Hrustin Cowboys (1-2).
Even the machines think Aussig Spartans have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (114.82) than Hrustin Cowboys (108.74).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Aussig Spartans has left fewer points on the bench this season (111.9) than Hrustin Cowboys (145.3).
Aussig Spartans don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Hrustin Cowboys (2 vs 0).
Aussig Spartans play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Hrustin Cowboys (1).
Aussig Spartans should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Hrustin Cowboys (2 vs 0).
Aussig Spartans have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Hrustin Cowboys (13 vs 9).
By position, Aussig Spartans have outscored Hrustin Cowboys at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
Aussig Spartans don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 26 points, highest in the league.
Hey Hrustin Cowboys, 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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