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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Keystone Brawlers
13-1 132.42
117.81
 
VS
proj
Braiden's Best Team
46.96 3-11
78.11

Keystone Brawlers top Braiden's Best Team for 11th straight win in 132.42-46.96 rout

Keystone Brawlers extended their win streak to 11 games with a dominant victory over Braiden's Best Team, cruising to a 132.42-46.96 win. It was the fifth loss in a row for Braiden's Best Team. It didn't take long to learn who would lead the way in the matchup, as Keystone Brawlers leapt out to a 61.1-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout efforts from DeAndre Hopkins (22.7 points) and Devin Singletary (14.8). Kyler Murray (12.96 points) and Mike Evans (12.6) did their part for Braiden's Best Team in defeat. This marks the second time this season Keystone Brawlers have gotten the best of Braiden's Best Team, after winning 131.9-122.12 in their last matchup. Keystone Brawlers (13-1) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Braiden's Best Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Keystone Brawlers   Braiden's Best Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 17 points, surrendering 236 yards, and intercepting 3 passes against the Cardinals, the Steelers defense put up 18 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 7.32-point projection and overachieved for the sixth time this season. The Steelers defense ranks #55 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Keystone Brawlers
Points
% of total points 132.42
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
22.7
15.67
17.1%
2
Jared Goff
QB
18.12
18.33
13.7%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
18
7.32
13.6%
4
Devin Singletary
RB
14.8
12.13
11.2%
Braiden's Best Team
Points
% of total points 46.96
1
Kyler Murray
QB
12.96
18.32
27.6%
2
Mike Evans
WR
12.6
14.78
26.8%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
6.3
13.52
13.4%
4
Matt Breida
RB
6.3
7.18
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Keystone Brawlers became the proud owner of an 81.80-20.70 lead. DeAndre Hopkins had a 43-yard touchdown catch for Keystone Brawlers, while Wil Lutz had a 55-yard field goal. Mike Evans made the highlight reel for Braiden's Best Team with a 61-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Braiden's Best Team, who trailed 114.30-37.66 after the late afternoon action.

Points By Position

  Keystone Brawlers   Braiden's Best Team

Game Notes

Five of the nine starters on Keystone Brawlers exceeded their projected point totals.
Braiden's Best Team had only zero of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Braiden's Best Team could have used points from Eric Ebron and Le'Veon Bell, as both put up goose eggs.
Keystone Brawlers had seven players score more points than the leading scorer for Braiden's Best Team.
Keystone Brawlers put up more points than their season scoring average (120.01) while Braiden's Best Team fell short of theirs (94.79).
Keystone Brawlers scored more points than their projected total, while Braiden's Best Team failed to reach their projection.
The matchup's 85.46-point margin is the largest in the league this season.
Not only did Keystone Brawlers win, but they also easily covered the 39.7-point predicted margin of victory.
Keystone Brawlers moves to (6-1) in blowout games this season, while Braiden's Best Team falls to (2-8).

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