Brooklyn Kurtz defeat White Dog, 137.60-130.95
Brooklyn Kurtz outperformed expectations, earning a 137.60-130.95 win over White Dog, who fell short of projections. White Dog nabbed a 9.1-point lead on Saturday behind Melvin Gordon III (12.9 points), but Brooklyn Kurtz held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Ben Roethlisberger, who passed for 380 yards and 3 touchdowns for 40.4 points, and Mike Evans, who caught 6 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown (18 points). Matt Ryan (239 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Michael Thomas (11 Rec, 109 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for White Dog in the loss. This marks the second time this season Brooklyn Kurtz have knocked off White Dog, after winning 123.15-121.05 in their last matchup. Brooklyn Kurtz finish the season at 9-7, while White Dog end the campaign at 9-6.
Roethlisberger overachieved for the ninth time this season, scoring 40.4 points against his 27.19-point projection. In a 31-28 loss to the Saints, he passed for 380 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Brooklyn Kurtz who grabbed the lead, 69.70-54.65. For Brooklyn Kurtz, Alshon Jeffery had a 52-yard catch. Matt Ryan made the highlight reel for White Dog with a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the results were tallied, Brooklyn Kurtz owned a 124.60-117.85 lead. For Brooklyn Kurtz, Ben Roethlisberger had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass. Larry Fitzgerald made the highlight reel for White Dog with a 32-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal for Brooklyn Kurtz to contribute to a 137.60-125.75 lead for the team.
It seems like just yesterday we were all gathered together for the draft, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?