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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
YOLO
3-0 86.66
120.57
 
VS
proj
Darkhorse198
72.1 1-2
103.19

YOLO top Darkhorse198 to remain undefeated, 86.66-72.10

YOLO won their third straight to open the season with a hard-fought win over Darkhorse198, securing an 86.66-72.10 victory. YOLO never trailed in this one after earning an 11.60-point lead on Thursday behind Najee Harris. Jalen Hurts (30.6 points) and Brandon Aiyuk (11.4) did everything they could for Darkhorse198 in the loss. YOLO (3-0) will look to add to their success against David's Dandy Team, while Darkhorse198 (1-2) attempt to right the ship against Snakebitten!!.

Matchup Timeline

  YOLO   Darkhorse198

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 5 passes for 87 yards against the Seahawks, Pitts registered 11.2 points this week. He scored 25.3% more than his 8.94-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Pitts will face the Browns next week.
Kyle Pitts

Top Player Comparison

YOLO
Points
% of total points 86.66
1
A.J. Brown
WR
17
13.75
19.6%
2
Jaylen Waddle
WR
14.1
14.45
16.3%
3
Najee Harris
RB
11.6
12.79
13.4%
4
Kyler Murray
QB
11.36
22.17
13.1%
Darkhorse198
Points
% of total points 72.1
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
30.6
26
42.4%
2
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
11.4
9.08
15.8%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
10.6
16.89
14.7%
4
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
9
8.13
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, after which YOLO owned a 56.10-48.20 lead. For YOLO, Jaylen Waddle had a 45-yard catch. Jalen Hurts had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Darkhorse198, while Justin Tucker had a 56-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  YOLO   Darkhorse198

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. YOLO scored fewer points in this one (86.66) than their season average of 108.95.
YOLO are looking unstoppable, with victories in three straight matchups.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" YOLO (3-0) have a better record than Darkhorse198 (1-2).
YOLO don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Darkhorse198 (2 vs 1).
By position, YOLO have outscored Darkhorse198 at WR, TE, and K this season.
YOLO don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Darkhorse198, 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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