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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
I AM BRAINWASHED
6-2 212
218.79
 
VS
proj
LEGION OF BOOM
155 2-6
114.85

LEGION OF BOOM top projections but lose to I AM BRAINWASHED, 212-155

I AM BRAINWASHED fell short of projections while LEGION OF BOOM beat their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to swing the result as I AM BRAINWASHED earned a 212-155 victory. I AM BRAINWASHED never trailed in this one after nabbing a 5-point lead on Thursday behind Jordan Thomas (14 points) and the Miami Dolphins defense (2). Larry Fitzgerald (28 points) and Davante Adams (23) did their part for LEGION OF BOOM in the loss. I AM BRAINWASHED (6-2) will look to get another W against NogutsNoglory, while LEGION OF BOOM (2-6) try to get back on track against Jaxxon Pack.

Matchup Timeline

  I AM BRAINWASHED   LEGION OF BOOM

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Thomas scored 14 points in a 42-23 win over the Dolphins to crush his 1-point projection. He caught 4 passes for 29 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on I AM BRAINWASHED this week. Next week, Thomas will square off against the Broncos.
Jordan Thomas

Top Player Comparison

I AM BRAINWASHED
Points
% of total points 212
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
37
21.4
17.5%
2
Nigel Bradham
LB
27
27.38
12.7%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
25
14.4
11.8%
4
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
25
19.32
11.8%
LEGION OF BOOM
Points
% of total points 155
1
Larry Fitzgerald
WR
28
4.18
18.1%
2
Davante Adams
WR
23
12.47
14.8%
3
Julian Edelman
WR
21
8.91
13.5%
4
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
18
14.55
11.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Brock Osweiler had a 46-yard pass for LEGION OF BOOM for the team, who trailed 16-11 after the Thursday night game.
Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was I AM BRAINWASHED who emerged with the lead, 183-134. Todd Gurley II had a 30-yard touchdown catch for I AM BRAINWASHED, while Graham Gano had a 54-yard field goal. Meanwhile, Davante Adams had a 48-yard catch and a 41-yard catch for LEGION OF BOOM, while Jameis Winston had a 60-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  I AM BRAINWASHED   LEGION OF BOOM
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. We’re already at the midpoint of the season, which means we ought to check in on the Standings.
I AM BRAINWASHED
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to imagine I AM BRAINWASHED holding onto No. 6 in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit is averaging only 241 points per game through eight weeks, 10th-best in the league. Nevertheless, I AM BRAINWASHED is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
800 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 351 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Adam Thielen
Best Drafted
74 Rec, 925 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Cory Littleton
Best Acquisition
66 Tackles, 3 Sacks, 1 Int
LEGION OF BOOM
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine LEGION OF BOOM making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit currently finds itself on the outside looking in for the playoffs after averaging only 164 points per game through eight weeks, 15th-best in the league.
Important Players
Davante Adams
MVP
52 Rec, 690 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
Best Drafted
33.3 Avg Pts Allowed, 415.3 Avg Yds Allowed, 6 Turnovers
Phillip Lindsay
Best Acquisition
531 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 136 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. I AM BRAINWASHED scored fewer points in this one (212) than their season average of 240.75.
We heard scoring helps you win. LEGION OF BOOM need some help then, averaging just 163.88 versus I AM BRAINWASHED's 240.75.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" I AM BRAINWASHED (6-2) have a better record than LEGION OF BOOM (2-6).
Even the computers think I AM BRAINWASHED have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (206.73) than LEGION OF BOOM (132.5).
Once I AM BRAINWASHED put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than LEGION OF BOOM (1 vs 0).
I AM BRAINWASHED laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than LEGION OF BOOM (1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of LEGION OF BOOM - they’ve made more transactions (1) than I AM BRAINWASHED (0) this season. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, I AM BRAINWASHED have outscored LEGION OF BOOM at RB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
I AM BRAINWASHED has a higher average scoring margin (35) than LEGION OF BOOM this season (-59).
The starters for I AM BRAINWASHED had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for LEGION OF BOOM (4).
There's not much good to say about LEGION OF BOOM this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!