Unable to overcome multiple busts, DaphneL's Team fall to Guns N' Rosen in 112.04-73.18 rout
Impeded by three starters who put up 0 points (LeSean McCoy, James White, and Sterling Shepard), DaphneL's Team were unable to overcome Guns N' Rosen, which cruised to a 112.04-73.18 victory. DaphneL's Team pulled out to a 2.50-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Guns N' Rosen after that. They were led by Patrick Mahomes, who passed for 446 yards and 3 touchdowns for 29.84 points, and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, who allowed only 12 points, surrendered 306 yards, and forced 4 turnovers (25 points). The Los Angeles Rams defense (19 points) and Russell Wilson (17.58) carried the flag for DaphneL's Team in defeat. Guns N' Rosen (5-5) will look to keep it rolling against Benevolent Dictators, while DaphneL's Team (3-7) match up against Morgoth's Ring in an effort to develop some positive momentum.
The Steelers defense allowed only 12 points, surrendered 306 yards, and forced 4 turnovers in a 17-12 win over the Rams. In doing so, they put up 25 points to more-than-triple their 7.08-point projection, the third-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Steelers will go up against the Browns.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
Guns N' Rosen
Next week will feature a couple of teams heading in different directions, as Guns N' Rosen (5-5) enter the matchup on a two-game winning streak, while their upcoming opposition (Benevolent Dictators, 3-7), have recorded four consecutive defeats. Each team will have players with byes next week, as Chris Carson, the Tennessee Titans defense, and Aaron Rodgers are out for Benevolent Dictators and DK Metcalf and A.J. Brown will take a seat for Guns N' Rosen. Over the last three weeks, Guns N' Rosen have scored 112.98 points per game, while Benevolent Dictators have averaged only 93.92 per contest.
DaphneL's Team
Two teams with matching 3-7 records, last-place DaphneL's Team are set to face 11th-place Morgoth's Ring next week. Each side has players with byes next week, as Russell Wilson, Josh Gordon, Aldrick Rosas, and Sterling Shepard are off for DaphneL's Team and Adam Humphries and Mason Crosby are out for Morgoth's Ring.