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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Montclair Movers
2-1 104.18
109.46
 
VS
proj
Highland Bashers
98.6 1-2
105.37

Despite top scorer Hurts, Highland Bashers fall to Montclair Movers, 104.18-98.60

Jalen Hurts accumulated 27.6 points for Highland Bashers, the best total in the matchup and second-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Montclair Movers, who secured a 104.18-98.60 win. Montclair Movers took a 15.98-point lead early Sunday afternoon. Highland Bashers came back to take the lead late afternoon Sunday, powered by Tyler Lockett (12.1 points) and Mike Williams (8). Unphased, Montclair Movers made a run later that night, as Javonte Williams (7.5 points) put them back on top for good. Montclair Movers (2-1) will look to add to their success against GOOD TIMES, while Highland Bashers (1-2) try to get back on track against Ricky.

Matchup Timeline

  Montclair Movers   Highland Bashers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Ravens defense allowed 26 points, surrendered 447 yards, and forced 4 turnovers in a 37-26 win over the Patriots. In doing so, they put up 11 points and scored 57.0% higher than their scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Montclair Movers this week. In Week 4, the Ravens will go up against the Bills.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Montclair Movers
Points
% of total points 104.18
1
CeeDee Lamb
WR
18.7
12.52
17.9%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
18.08
24.31
17.4%
3
Chase Edmonds
RB
15.2
10.19
14.6%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
11
7.01
10.6%
Highland Bashers
Points
% of total points 98.6
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
27.6
25.51
28%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
22.8
15.96
23.1%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
14
10.27
14.2%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
12.1
10.44
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Montclair Movers became the proud owner of a 74.48-58.50 lead. Patrick Mahomes had a 53-yard pass for Montclair Movers, while Nick Folk had a 50-yard field goal. Jalen Hurts made the highlight reel for Highland Bashers with a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Montclair Movers   Highland Bashers

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Highland Bashers need some help then, averaging just 94.75 versus Montclair Movers's 99.73.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Montclair Movers (2-1) have a better record than Highland Bashers (1-2).
Montclair Movers are clutch masters, with more close wins than Highland Bashers (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Highland Bashers - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Montclair Movers (1) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Montclair Movers have outscored Highland Bashers at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Hey Highland Bashers, 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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