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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Bro's Big Brew
3-0 271
261.7
 
VS
proj
cw's Team
264 1-2
251.67

Bro's Big Brew beat cw's Team to remain perfect in 271-264 battle

Bro's Big Brew won their third straight to open the season with a narrow win over cw's Team, eking out a 271-264 victory. Bro's Big Brew led 271-264 heading into Monday night with one player left to play. They were fortunate to have the lead already, as didn't do much to pad their point total. Aaron Rodgers (283 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 12 Rush Yds) and Tom Brady (297 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) led the charge for cw's Team in defeat. Bro's Big Brew (3-0) will look to sustain their momentum against SCLSU MudDogs, while cw's Team (1-2) will attempt to get back on track against I AM BRAINWASHED.

Matchup Timeline

  Bro's Big Brew   cw's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 72 yards and a touchdown against the Bengals, Ward recorded 13 points this week. He more-than-tripled his 3.48-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Ward will face the 49ers next week.
Greg Ward

Top Player Comparison

Bro's Big Brew
Points
% of total points 271
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
43
14.41
15.9%
2
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
31
23.73
11.4%
3
John Johnson III
S
28
24.2
10.3%
4
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
26
18.87
9.6%
cw's Team
Points
% of total points 264
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
33
19.69
12.5%
2
Tom Brady
QB
32
18.79
12.1%
3
Eric Kendricks
LB
30
22.79
11.4%
4
Jon Bostic
LB
26
22
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Bro's Big Brew had a 204-136 lead. Dalvin Cook had a 39-yard touchdown run for Bro's Big Brew, while Ben Roethlisberger had a 26-yard touchdown pass. Robbie Gould made the highlight reel for cw's Team with a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Tom Brady had a 47-yard pass for cw's Team, while Mo Alie-Cox had a 45-yard catch for the team, who trailed 260-231 after the late afternoon slate.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 72-yard pass and a 48-yard pass for cw's Team, who trailed 271-264 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Bro's Big Brew   cw's Team

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Bro's Big Brew scored fewer points in this one (271) than their season average of 288.67.
Bro's Big Brew are on fire, winning three in a row.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Bro's Big Brew (3-0) have a better record than cw's Team (1-2).
Even the machines think Bro's Big Brew have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (253.85) than cw's Team (236.92).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. cw's Team has left more points on the bench this season (134) than Bro's Big Brew (25).
Once Bro's Big Brew put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than cw's Team (2 vs 0).
Bro's Big Brew have the clutch gene, with more close wins than cw's Team (1 vs 0).
By position, Bro's Big Brew have outscored cw's Team at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Bro's Big Brew don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 75 points, highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about cw's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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