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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
James's Quality Team
1-2 132.12
105.55
 
VS
proj
GC Lions
106.7 1-2
111.16

James's Quality Team knock off GC Lions in 132.12-106.70 landslide

James's Quality Team beat their projected point total, cruising to a 132.12-106.70 victory over GC Lions, who fell short of projections. James's Quality Team got out to a 9.52-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Lamar Jackson (40.42 points) and Derrick Henry (22.8) and never let go of it. Jalen Hurts (27.6 points) and DeVonta Smith (26.9) were the leaders for GC Lions in the loss. James's Quality Team (1-2) will look to sustain their momentum against Red & Gold, while GC Lions (1-2) try to get back in the win column against Crispy's Cool Team.

Matchup Timeline

  James's Quality Team   GC Lions

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Broncos defense more-than-doubled their 6.48-point projection with 16 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 #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Raiders next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

James's Quality Team
Points
% of total points 132.12
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
40.42
23.3
30.6%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
22.8
15.96
17.3%
3
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
16
6.48
12.1%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
15.9
13.85
12%
GC Lions
Points
% of total points 106.7
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
27.6
25.51
25.9%
2
DeVonta Smith
WR
26.9
9.65
25.2%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
14
10.27
13.1%
4
Christian McCaffrey
RB
12.5
17.24
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jalen Hurts linked up with DeVonta Smith on multiple big plays for GC Lions: a 45-yard pass and a 44-yard pass. Hurts also lit up the scoreboard with a 23-yard touchdown pass during the early round of games, after which GC Lions trailed 93.72-84.20.
Sunday Night
Brandon McManus had a 55-yard field goal for GC Lions, who trailed 132.12-92.70 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  James's Quality Team   GC Lions

StatSmack

James's Quality Team must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (132.12) than their season average (113.52).
GC Lions have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than James's Quality Team (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, James's Quality Team have outscored GC Lions at QB, TE, and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about GC Lions this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

GC Lions
On the docket for Week 4, GC Lions (1-2, eighth-place) are set to take on Crispy's Cool Team (0-3, ninth-place). Through three weeks of action, GC Lions are ranked fourth in points scored (112.48 points per game), while Crispy's Cool Team have put up the league's ninth-highest point total.
James's Quality Team
In a matchup between teams separated by just a game in the standings, James's Quality Team (1-2) square off against Red & Gold (2-1) in Week 4. Three weeks into the 2022 campaign, James's Quality Team have scored the third-most points in the league while Red & Gold (104.99 PPG) are ranked sixth.