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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Bradshaws Bombers
5-4 111.7
125.36
 
VS
proj
Dan Marino
76.32 3-6
73.52

Bradshaws Bombers hand Dan Marino fourth consecutive loss, 111.70-76.32

Bradshaws Bombers emerged victorious with a 111.70-76.32 victory to hand Dan Marino their fourth consecutive loss. Bradshaws Bombers never trailed in this one after taking a 5.20-point lead on Thursday behind Matt Breida. DeAndre Hopkins (10 Rec, 105 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Deshaun Watson (213 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 38 Rush Yds) did their part for Dan Marino in the loss. This marks the second time this season Bradshaws Bombers have knocked off Dan Marino, after winning 154.44-117.54 in their last matchup. Bradshaws Bombers (5-4) will look to maintain their momentum against Earl Campbell, while Dan Marino (3-6) face LT's Giants in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Bradshaws Bombers   Dan Marino

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Olsen overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 18.6 points against his 11.39-point projection. During a 42-28 win over the Buccaneers, he caught 6 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown. Olsen will face the Steelers next week.
Greg Olsen

Top Player Comparison

Bradshaws Bombers
Points
% of total points 111.7
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
29.8
24.19
26.7%
2
James Conner
RB
27.3
18.24
24.4%
3
Greg Olsen
TE
18.6
11.39
16.7%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
7
9.1
6.3%
Dan Marino
Points
% of total points 76.32
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
24
19.88
31.4%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
20.32
20.84
26.6%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
10.2
5.42
13.4%
4
Mike Williams
WR
10
8.81
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 50-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for Bradshaws Bombers, contributing to a 104.10-5.80 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Mike Williams had a 30-yard touchdown catch for Dan Marino, who trailed 104.10-60.12 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Bradshaws Bombers   Dan Marino

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Dan Marino. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Bradshaws Bombers are doing a better job of that, averaging 137.65 versus Dan Marino's 118.53.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Bradshaws Bombers (5-4) have a better record than Dan Marino (3-6).
Bradshaws Bombers don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Dan Marino (3 vs 2).
Bradshaws Bombers see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Dan Marino (0).
Bradshaws Bombers are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Dan Marino (0 vs 1).
Bradshaws Bombers have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Dan Marino (44 vs 30).
By position, Bradshaws Bombers have outscored Dan Marino at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
Bradshaws Bombers has a higher average scoring margin (10) than Dan Marino this season (-8).
The starters for Bradshaws Bombers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Dan Marino (1).
There's not much good to say about Dan Marino this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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