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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Megatron's Mentality
5-7 226
216.69
 
VS
proj
I AM BRAINWASHED
175 7-5
139.73

I AM BRAINWASHED defy predictions but lose to Megatron's Mentality, 226-175

I AM BRAINWASHED rose to the occasion and beat their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result. Predicted to triumph by a score of 217-140, Megatron's Mentality secured a 226-175 victory over I AM BRAINWASHED. Megatron's Mentality grabbed a 112-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from Matt Ryan (377 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 16 Rush Yds) and Jaylon Smith (32) and never looked back. Adam Thielen (28 points) and T.J. Logan (22) led the charge for I AM BRAINWASHED in the loss. Megatron's Mentality (5-7) will look to keep it rolling against K-Town Killer Wasps, while I AM BRAINWASHED (7-5) will attempt to get some positive momentum against Phillip's Primo Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Megatron's Mentality   I AM BRAINWASHED

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Walton didn't record any offensive stats as the Bengals lost to the Browns 35-20. In doing so, he put up 1 point and scored more than 6 times his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Megatron's Mentality this week. Walton will square off against the Broncos next week.
Mark Walton

Top Player Comparison

Megatron's Mentality
Points
% of total points 226
1
Matt Ryan
QB
36
21.42
15.9%
2
Reshad Jones
S
34
24.88
15%
3
Jaylon Smith
LB
32
25.71
14.2%
4
Philip Rivers
QB
29
20.96
12.8%
I AM BRAINWASHED
Points
% of total points 175
1
Adam Thielen
WR
28
12.88
16%
2
T.J. Logan
RB
22
2.13
12.6%
3
Corey Coleman
WR
20
0.2
11.4%
4
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
17
10.75
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matt Ryan had a 50-yard pass for Megatron's Mentality, while Matthew Stafford had a 43-yard pass, contributing to a 112-0 lead for Megatron's Mentality.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Megatron's Mentality boasted a 139-70 lead. For Megatron's Mentality, Seth Roberts had a 44-yard catch. Adam Humphries made the highlight reel for I AM BRAINWASHED with a 28-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Megatron's Mentality   I AM BRAINWASHED

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Megatron's Mentality scored less in this one (226) than their season average of 247.83.
We heard scoring helps you win. Megatron's Mentality are doing a better job of that, averaging 247.83 versus I AM BRAINWASHED's 234.5.
Even the machines think Megatron's Mentality have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (231.08) than I AM BRAINWASHED (200.58).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Megatron's Mentality has left fewer points on the bench this season (584) than I AM BRAINWASHED (1,049).
Once Megatron's Mentality put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than I AM BRAINWASHED (3 vs 1).
By position, Megatron's Mentality have outscored I AM BRAINWASHED at QB, DEF, and IDP this season.
The starters for Megatron's Mentality had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for I AM BRAINWASHED (1).
Hey I AM BRAINWASHED, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

I AM BRAINWASHED
In Week 13, ninth-place I AM BRAINWASHED (7-5) will look to get back on track against 11th-place Phillip's Primo Team (6-6). Through 12 weeks of action, I AM BRAINWASHED have posted the 11th-most points in the league while Phillip's Primo Team (and their 217.25 points per game) are ranked 12th. Over the last three weeks, I AM BRAINWASHED has put up 230 points per game, while Phillip's Primo Team has averaged just 186 per contest.
Megatron's Mentality
Megatron's Mentality (5-7) are set to match up against K-Town Killer Wasps (1-11) in Week 13. 12 weeks into the 2018 season, Megatron's Mentality are ranked ninth in points scored, while K-Town Killer Wasps have put up the league's 16th-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, Megatron's Mentality have put up 234 points per game, while K-Town Killer Wasps have averaged only 160 per contest.