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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
GreatPlainsDrifters
6-3 174.95
148.16
 
VS
proj
Boomtown Brawlers
132.6 2-7
128.04

GreatPlainsDrifters beat predictions, earn win over Boomtown Brawlers in 174.95-132.60 rout

GreatPlainsDrifters showed up, cruising to a 174.95-132.60 victory over Boomtown Brawlers. GreatPlainsDrifters earned a 14.00-point lead on Thursday behind Davante Adams (33.3 points) and never let it go. Patrick Mahomes (42.6 points) and Christian Kirk (23.1) led the charge for Boomtown Brawlers in the loss. GreatPlainsDrifters (6-3) will look to sustain their winning ways against The Xtreme, while Boomtown Brawlers (2-7) will try to get back on track against Orange bloods.

Matchup Timeline

  GreatPlainsDrifters   Boomtown Brawlers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Titans defense (17 Pts Allowed, 375 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 14 points against the Bears in Week 9. Their scoring output nearly doubled their 7.37-point projection and was much higher than their 5-point season scoring average. The Titans defense will face the Colts next week.
The Tennessee Titans defense

Top Player Comparison

GreatPlainsDrifters
Points
% of total points 174.95
1
Josh Allen
QB
46.15
28.06
26.4%
2
Davante Adams
WR
33.3
20.63
19%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
25.9
19.19
14.8%
4
John Brown
WR
17.9
11.11
10.2%
Boomtown Brawlers
Points
% of total points 132.6
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
42.6
30.29
32.1%
2
Christian Kirk
WR
23.1
12.17
17.4%
3
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR
19.3
4.82
14.6%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
12.5
13.22
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Thursday, after which GreatPlainsDrifters had a 33.30-19.30 lead. For GreatPlainsDrifters, Davante Adams had a 36-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch. Marquez Valdes-Scantling made the highlight reel for Boomtown Brawlers with a 52-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, GreatPlainsDrifters became the proud owner of a 174.95-74.00 lead. Josh Allen had a 25-yard touchdown pass for GreatPlainsDrifters, while Travis Kelce had a 44-yard catch. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Boomtown Brawlers with a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Christian Kirk had a 56-yard touchdown catch for Boomtown Brawlers, who trailed 174.95-119.00 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  GreatPlainsDrifters   Boomtown Brawlers

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. GreatPlainsDrifters scored more points in this matchup (174.95) than their season average (142.42).
We heard scoring helps you win. Boomtown Brawlers need some help then, averaging just 129.8 versus GreatPlainsDrifters's 142.42.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. GreatPlainsDrifters (6-3) have a better record than Boomtown Brawlers (2-7).
Even the computers think GreatPlainsDrifters have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (149.19) than Boomtown Brawlers (137.66).
Once GreatPlainsDrifters put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Boomtown Brawlers (2 vs 1).
GreatPlainsDrifters are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Boomtown Brawlers (1).
GreatPlainsDrifters are clutch masters, with more close wins than Boomtown Brawlers (3 vs 0).
GreatPlainsDrifters should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Boomtown Brawlers (4 vs 3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Boomtown Brawlers - they’ve made more transactions (2) than GreatPlainsDrifters (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, GreatPlainsDrifters have outscored Boomtown Brawlers at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
GreatPlainsDrifters has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Boomtown Brawlers this season (-17).
Hey Boomtown Brawlers, 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

Boomtown Brawlers
Coming up next week, last-place Boomtown Brawlers (2-7) will take on 12th-place Orange bloods (3-6). Boomtown Brawlers might need to shuffle their lineup a bit with Patrick Mahomes, Amari Cooper, Le'Veon Bell, and Sammy Watkins out on bye next week. Orange bloods won't have Harrison Butker.
GreatPlainsDrifters
GreatPlainsDrifters (6-3) take on The Xtreme (5-4) in a Week 10 matchup that'll feature teams separated by just a game in the standings. Each team will have multiple bye weeks to contend with in Week 10, as Travis Kelce, Mecole Hardman, and Michael Gallup are off for GreatPlainsDrifters, while The Xtreme will be without Matt Ryan and Brian Hill. Over the last three weeks, GreatPlainsDrifters have scored 147.22 points per game, while The Xtreme have averaged 132.42 per contest.