Coming off Week 3, there seems to be some cream rising to the top. It's too early to make a whole lot of it, but dammit if I'm not gonna try to find SOMETHING to talk about.
The Jeff Fisher Effect wins slugfest over Utah Falco, 161.5-129.5
You knew these two teams were going big after the 1:00 games. The Dolphins-Broncos game brought out some weirdness: 41.5 points for Raheem Mostert (JFE) and 28 for Tua (Falco). And the Vikings-Chargers game added 55 points for The Effect (Justin Herbert and Justin Jefferson) and 37 for Falco (Keenan Allen). Following his theme from Week 1, Falco won the battle of the benches here (50-40.5).
Released Dix on Boobies smothers Gravy Train, 141.5-85.5
It didn't look like this matchup would turn into the blowout it did after the usual slate of Sunday games. But then Davante Adams put up 36.5 points. For Gravy Train, it's tough to compete when the other team has FIVE players score higher than your highest player.
Dancin' Dennis Swifties pops Team Provost, 136.5-114
Oh, look what the Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift relationship made Dancin' Dennis do. Ja'Marr Chase and Zach Moss (two names I never really thought I'd put next to each other in this context) did their best to keep Provost in it, but the difference here was in the middle players. From here though, I know Dancin' Dennis is in trouble after the loss of Mike Williams. But he's spent so much of his FAAB to this point adding depth, he might be able to shake it off. I hope there won't be any bad blood when he gets outbid on players later in the year. Don't blame me that you only get $100 FAAB dollars.
Also, congratulations to Provost on his wedding, adding to his own personal Love Story.
Pedro Pickles whips Iron Ryan, 124.5-92.5
Iron Ryan had the highest scoring player in this one (the Bill defense at 31 points) but with only 2 other players in double figures, he couldn't keep up with Lamar Jackson (27) and Deebo (22). It's gonna be tough for I-Ry with two members of the Falcons offense.
Hardcore Sacks takes out Death Valley Driver, 116-111.5
It occurred to me that this game almost ended in a tie, and was basically only a Jalen Hurts tush push touchdown from a tie. It's also the second straight week DVD had 116 points score against him (following his tie last week). Hardcore's roster looks a bit like a dynasty roster; a whole lotta rookies, following Nick Chubb's knee injury. I'd say these two teams are firmly in the middle of the pack.
Holy point scoring, Batman!
Week 3 was the third highest scoring week in league history (or at least since 2017). It's only the fourth time we've ever crossed the 1200-point threshold in a single week.
Week 5, 2021 - 1306 points (123.25 median score)
Week 1, 2019 - 1217 points (117.5 median score)
Week 3, 2023 - 1213 points (120.25 median score)
Week 12, 2018 - 1200 points (121.5 median score)
Week 5 in 2021 had 5 teams score more than 150 points, with a lowest score of 105. Week 1 in 2019 had a high score of 173.5, and a low of 97. Week 12 of 2018 saw three scores over 140, nine teams in triple digits, and a low of 75.
Week 3 of 2023 saw 8 teams in triple digits, and a low score of 85.5. It's also pretty wild to see a swing of 294 points from Week 1 (919 points).
Congratulations are in order....
Also wanted to send a quick congratulations to Provost on his wedding this weekend. Maybe your opponent (Hardcore) will gift you a victory on your special weekend.
The rest of us? Well, we'll have to earn them. See you out there!
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