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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Stay Cappin
2-1 186.2
206.43
 
VS
proj
Naked Bootlegs
145.7 2-1
200.22

Naked Bootlegs fall short of predictions, lose to Stay Cappin, 186.2-145.7

Naked Bootlegs were unable to live up to expectations, as Stay Cappin emerged victorious with a 186.2-145.7 victory. Naked Bootlegs earned a 0.8-point lead on Thursday, but Stay Cappin held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Joe Burrow, who passed for 275 yards and 3 touchdowns for 31.75 points, and Derek Carr, who passed for 303 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 17 yards (27.85 points). Patrick Mahomes (262 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 26 Rush Yds) and Christian Kirk (6 Rec, 72 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Naked Bootlegs in the loss. Stay Cappin (2-1) will look to maintain their momentum against PIERMONSTERS, while Naked Bootlegs (2-1) will attempt to develop some positive momentum against Patriot Killer.

Matchup Timeline

  Stay Cappin   Naked Bootlegs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Colts defense scored 48.8% more than their 6.72-point projection with 10 points against the Chiefs in Week 3. They allowed 17 points, surrendered 315 yards, and forced 2 turnovers in the 20-17 win. The Colts defense will face the Titans next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

Stay Cappin
Points
% of total points 186.2
1
Joe Burrow
QB
31.75
28.6
17.1%
2
Derek Carr
QB
27.85
24.94
15%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
17.3
14.82
9.3%
4
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
14.9
12.08
8%
Naked Bootlegs
Points
% of total points 145.7
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
22.7
31.73
15.6%
2
Christian Kirk
WR
19.2
13.03
13.2%
3
Kyler Murray
QB
15.5
27.03
10.6%
4
Devin Duvernay
WR
14.3
13.08
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Stay Cappin boasted a 159.3-102.2 lead. Joe Burrow had a 56-yard touchdown pass for Stay Cappin, while Derek Carr had a 48-yard pass. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Naked Bootlegs with a 53-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Robbie Gould had a 51-yard field goal for Stay Cappin, helping the team to a 186.2-145.7 lead.

Points By Position

  Stay Cappin   Naked Bootlegs

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Stay Cappin scored less in this one (186.2) than their season average of 218.23.
We heard scoring helps you win. Stay Cappin are doing a better job of that, averaging 218.23 versus Naked Bootlegs's 195.43.
By position, Stay Cappin have outscored Naked Bootlegs at RB, TE, and K this season.
Stay Cappin don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 31 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Stay Cappin had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Naked Bootlegs (1).
Don't worry Naked Bootlegs, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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